everyone, please welcome anthony anderson!se ] >> jimmy: how you doing, pal? everything good? >> everything's great, brother. i can't complain. >> jimmy: no you can't. i saw you at the emmys looking good, you were looking sharp. and even cooler, you had your son with you. >> where my little man at? >> jimmy: nathan, and he was sharp as well. he was looking good as well, man. i got to ask you, did he have fun? >> my favorite picture right there. one of them. yeah, he had a ball. he had a ball. you know, he actually -- my son is an actor. and i had him working on my show all last week. and so i was like, what a a fitting way to end the week than to accompany me to the emmys, where i'm nominated on a a show that is created about you. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: yeah. mind blown. >> -- he's andre j.r. right there. that's who andre junior is patterned after on my show. >> jimmy: i mean, he's a stud. and he's, was he nervous going to the emmys? >> no, my son is cool, man. he's got a little swag to him. [ laughter ] i'm like, "son, anybod

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couple eliminated speaking out backstage to our cameras about going home i'm glad you came >>> anthony anderson from the emmy's red carpet to "gma" this morning. the funniest man in primetime live turning the tables in an happen as we say -- >> good morning, america! great to have -- oh, i'm anthony. never mind. >>> it is great to have anthony anderson here this morning. there it is outside in times. a couple selfies. i cannot wait for "black-ish" to be back tomorrow night. >>> also later this morning he'll turn the tables and be our first celebrity guest correspondent. >> you guys ready for that? we'll see. we're taking you app to school. new high-tech tools that could help your family stay organized and revolutionize the way you spend time together starting with how much time, okay, kids spend on their cell phones. >> i tried to sell ellie on that new app this morning. >> nice try. >>> let's go to amy with the morning rundown. >> the big story pope francis is just hours away from arriving here in the united states. cuba celebrating another mass in santiago, packed with thousands and then he'l

never mind. >>> it is great to have anthony anderson here this morning.es this morning. i cannot wait for "black-ish" to be back tomorrow night. >>> also later this morning he'll turn the tables and be our first celebrity guest correspondent. >> oh, boy. you guys ready for that? we'll see. >>> and we're taking you "app to school." new high-tech tools that could help your family stay organized and revolutionize the way you spend time together starting with how much time, okay, kids spend on their cell phones. >> i tried to sell elliott on that new app this morning. it looked great in the story. >> nice try. >>> let's go to amy with the morning rundown. >> the big story pope francis is just hours away from arriving here in the united states. he is topping off his visit to cuba celebrating another mass in santiago, packed with thousands. and then he'll be greeted by president obama as he arrives in washington this afternoon. the first leg of a three-city tour that also includes new york and philadelphia. the pope is expected to make two dozen public appearan

tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- anne hathaway, anthony anderson, musical guest, a great big world and featuring the legendary roots crew. >> questlove: 334, montgomery! k teve: and now, herh he is, jimmy fallon! [ cheers and applause ] that's a hot crowd right there, hey. oh! [ cheers and applause ] i feel the love! hey, i feel the love. welcome. welcome, everyone, to "the tonight show." thank you so much for that. wow, you're here. [ cheers and applause ] this is it. looking good. looking great. here's what people are talking about. of course, the big story is that pope francis arrived in washington, d.c. today. i saw that president obama actually picked him up at the airport. [ light laughter ] when asked how the pope will get back to the aiuport, obama was like, "uber." [ laughter and applause ] "i don't know. it's not my problem." that's right, president obama picked up pope francis at the airport. because what better way to alleviate the traffic the pope is about to cause than sending out a presidential motorcade. [ laughter ] it you wanted to make it home for dinner, you sho

tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- anne hathaway, anthony anderson, musical guest, a

tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- anne hathaway, anthony anderson, musical guest, a great big

tonight, join jimmy and his guests -- anne hathaway, anthony anderson, musical guest, a great big

. >> while standing on the shoulders of those giants, anthony anderson wants to keep it real. >> and i think that's what's resonating with an audience because they feel that. >> anderson and i spoke the morning after the star had dinner with eddie murphy, who watched his "black-ish" with his kids and enjoys it. the two stars have been friendly since they made the picture called life together and anderson even tried to recruit eddie's brother charles murphy for the sitcom but he couldn't get out of a commitment. the "black-ish" season premiere is next wednesday. it all starts with "the middle" at 8:00, "the goldbergs" at 8:30, "modern family" at 9:00, "black-ish" at 9:30 and then "nashville" and of course, eyewitness news at 11:00. dave and liz. >> thank you, sandy. there is something about the the goldbergs that lee is attracted to. he really loves that show. >>> we have new information in the case of a student losing his temper on the football field. we are going to tell you the action in new jersey -- a new jersey school has taken after a student seen hitting an opposing player wit

it was anthony anderson and we're turning the table and you become the reporter. >> and i read. >> here you were supposed to do it with me so i wouldn't look crazy. >> it was funny. so now -- i have to say my thing. >> okay. >> good morning, america. joining us now is the fabulous lara spencer, lara, thank you for coming in such an early morning. >> oh, thanks. thanks for the coffee. >> okay, lara, have you have worn many interesting outfits in this show. let's look a few of them. halloween is around the corner. what's in store for us this year? >> oh, that's -- look -- >> what is that? >> that was me -- those are just a few of my -- >> when do you have time to do all this? >> on my lunch hour. is that a problem? no, i'm not sure what i'm going to be this year, sofia. do you have any suggestions? >> no, i don't like dressing up for halloween because i think when you're an actor you're always like in a costume so i try not to do that and i don't like everybody goes out on halloween so i try to stay home. >> oh, all right. well, i'll let you know what i end up -- >> yes, i'm sure you're g

some strong contend efforts include anthony anderson from nbc's "blackish" for outstanding lead actoravis in "how to get away with murder" and of course, "empire's" outstanding lead actress in a drama series. now it was about a year ago when this show launched a franchise we call "tv now in color." what was the inspire ace? the launch of shows like "blackish," "how to get away with murder," and others adding diversity to the casting we typically see on television. throughout the year many of those shows have been dominating the ratings. for example, every episode of "empire" saw more viewers than the last whole first season! the series started with a whopping 10 million viewers and 17 million turned in for the last hour of the season one finale making it the most watched show on television that week. now the show certainly is striking a chord with viewers as it portrays the life of a black hip-hop mogul, his journey from poverty to welt and his complicated relationship with his family. who is responsible for bringing us such colorful content? this diverse group of 12 writers. they wer

and laura anthony is live in anderson springs tonight. a town devastated by flames that just moved too quickly. laura? >> reporter: sometimes in television, the camera makes things look worse than they are. in this case, as we drive around every corner, there are scenes just like this. in this case, we can't begin to show you of -- it all. the skies opened up, on the day five of the fire that cost many so much. in anderson springs, firefighters from nevada county doused hot spots. >> wet. very, very wet. >> too late for the rain? >> way too late for the rain. and probably, depending on the rain, may not be enough to put it under. >> reporter: this is where nearly everything was wiped out. and barbara mcwilliams became the first confirmed victim of the valley fire, investigators brought in cadaver dogs to search for a missing man, leonard neff. his gutted car was found near his home, but no sign of him. up the highway, off gifford springs road, it's a scene of total destruction. house after house, gone, with just a few spared in between. a

and laura anthony is live in anderson springs tonight. a town devastated by flames that just moved too quickly. laura? >> reporter: sometimes in television, the camera makes things look worse than they are. in this case, as we drive around every corner, there are scenes just like this. in this case, we can't begin to show you of -- it all. the skies opened up, on the day five of the fire that cost many so much. in anderson springs, firefighters from nevada county doused hot spots. >> wet. very, very wet. >> too late for the rain? >> way too late for the rain. and probably, depending on the rain, may not be enough to put it under. >> reporter: this is where nearly everything was wiped out. and barbara mcwilliams became the first confirmed victim of the valley fire, investigators brought in cadaver dogs to search for a missing man, leonard neff. his gutted car was found near his home, but no sign of him. up the highway, off gifford springs road, it's a scene of total destruction. house after house, gone, with just a few spared in between. a

not at this time. >> reporter: anderson is on paid leave pending the outcome of the district's investigation. laura anthony, abc7 news. >>> a memorial is growing at the foot of a west oakland mural after authorities are calling a senseless killing of an artist. friends of antonio rom ramos tell us he was shot while working on a mural this morning. the 27-year-old was a volunteer with the oakland super heros project. a class of middle schoolers was supposed to visit tomorrow. >> what was he doing? just painting? trying to beautify a neighborhood? >> we're devastated. we're busy painting and heard a gunshot. >>> a search for the shooter is ongoing. >>> oakland police are looking into a suspicious death. a person found dead, wrapped in plastic, that is obviously suspicious. someone spotted the body on union street near 26th. they're going to do an autopsy to determine who the person is, when, and how that person died. >>> investigators are waiting to talk with a man found at the scene of a double homicide in castro valley. two people were found dead in a trailer at the crestwood mobile home park yesterday. sk

we want to take you to the town of anderson springs, which was devastated by the flames, as well we moved in too quickly. laura anthony is there. >> reporter: finally showing devastated lake county submersing, the skies opened up on day five of the fire that cost so many so much. in anderson springs, firefighters from nevada county took the break in the weather to douse hot spots. >> it's wet. very, very wet. >> a little too late for the the rain. >> too late for the rain and probably, depending on how much rain we get may not be enough to put an end to this. >> this is where nearly everything was wiped out at the height of the fire and 7 2-year-old barbara mcelderwilli was found. neft's score was found in anderson springs, not far from his burned out home but so far, no sign of him. up the highway off gifford springs road it's a scene of total destruction, house after house completely gone with just a few spared in between. and, though, the rain helps the 2500 firefighters to put out the remaining flames. it also brings with it new dangers like downed trees and though the wet weather is welcome, everybody here is wel

. >> reporter: anderson is on paid leave pending the outcome of the district's investigation. laura anthony, abc7 news. >>> a memorial is growing at the foot of a west oakland mural after authorities are calling a senseless killing of an artist. friends of antonio rom ramos tell us he was shot while working on a mural this morning. the 27-year-old was a volunteer with the oakland super heros project. a class of middle schoolers was supposed to visit tomorrow. >> what was he doing? just painting? trying to beautify a neighborhood? >> we're devastated. we're busy painting and heard a gunshot. >>> a search for the shooter is ongoing. >>> oakland police are looking into a suspicious death. a person found dead, wrapped in plastic, that is obviously suspicious. someone spotted the body on union street near 26th. they're going to do an autopsy to determine who the person is, when, and how that person died. >>> investigators are waiting to talk with a man found at the scene of a double homicide in castro valley. two people were found dead in a trailer at the crestwood mobile home park yesterday. sk

>>reporter: anderson on paid leave pending the could you tell only of the district investigation. in oakland, laura anthony abc 7 news. >> the 49ers linebacker brooks pleaded not guilty today to sexual battery charges. brooks is charged with groping unconscious woman during a party at the san jose home of former teammate ray mcdonald. charge against brooks is a misdemeanor and he remains on the tee. mcdonald was in indicted by grand jury on rape charge for assaulting the same woman at the same party. the charge against him is a felony and he has since been dismissed by the niners. >>> 2 men who with beat ep inside lee vye stadium bathroom now suing the 49ers and the city of santa clara. lawsuit for these men claim there was not enough security in the bathroom last october that claims they were attacked with no provocation by 2 men wearing gang symbol. they were seriously injured, the cousins. 2 men who were allegedly responsible are serving tim for the attack. >>> when it comes to the american flag there are rules for displaying it and one post office in san francisco is in clear violation of the law. desp

anthony is live with the story tonight. laura? >> reporter: hi, dan. well, the football team, the warriors are practicing behind me as we speak. thier without one coach, carlos andersondid defend his character. as for his actions, the district maintains that they were unacceptable. it's a video that looks like a heated discussion between a coach and player and then escalates. >> we're disappointed by the preliminary impression. >> reporter: according to the school district, the student is a senior. the adult, the jv football coach, carlos anderson. it happened on september 19th in crescent city. >> based on the visual evidence we have now, it appears the first physical contact was initiated by the adult. that is the area of concern. there was an opportunity to deescalate before the push occurred. >> reporter: troy flint told us there is an investigation underway and why it wasn't reported to the principal and