I'm SO pumped about this: McEnroe is going to have his own show!

The former tennis bad boy is now a talk show host, but he's not shouting.

"McEnroe," which debuts on CNBC Wednesday (TONIGHT) at 10 p.m. EDT, will be a cosmopolitan mix of topical guests, music, art, sports and a lot of comedy. In test runs, the program's eclectic mix of guests feels like an expanded version of the second half of Jon Stewart's "The Daily Show."

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Posted by Lawren at July 7, 2004 07:11 AM

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I love the guy! I remember the Clay Courts here in Indy with a smile... when Connors and McEnroe were there. Tennis has NOT been the same since. Thanks for the tip!

Says: Sallie at July 7, 2004 08:34 AM

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He could play some good tennis but I have to say that Jimmy was my boy....

Says: Sweet N Sassy at July 7, 2004 11:06 AM

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Jimbo was the man. I got to see them do an exhibition and it was awesome. My only thing is how long can the show last? Nobody watches CNBC, do they?

Says: Norman at July 7, 2004 03:52 PM

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All you had to do was watch the Wimbeldon coverage for just ten minutes and you saw at least three plugs for the show.

At the end of the men's final, he was practically begging one of the finalists to be on the show.

MacEnroe was a spoiled brat on the court. All he could do was throw a tantrum. Connors at least had the creativity to say something amusing while he was bitching out the umpire.

Says: chuck at July 7, 2004 05:27 PM

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Kewl beans! I saw him when he guest hosted for David Letterman when he was having his heart operation. MacEnroe was pretty funny - he was giving the French chef on the show a hard time about the whole UN thang at the time! ha

Says: Lori at July 7, 2004 11:45 PM

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