When Tom Hanks has a new movie coming out, it's not just theater owners who get excited. Talk show hosts and bookers do, too, because Hanks is a money-in-the-bank guest, possibly one of the best ever, and he's going to make himself available to virtually every outlet that can offer his project some publicity. The shows know that the audience will always be happy to see him and Hanks is always going to deliver in the guest chair.
He's also willing to play along with just about anything, like dancing with the very sexy weather lady on Univision...
Hanks is especially good with the hosts he's developed a long-standing relationship with. David Letterman is one of those who understands that if he turns almost the entire hour into a promotional vehicle for Hanks' new movie, "Larry Crowne," he'll get even more in return. Here's an example from last night's "Late Show." While filming, Hanks invited Letterman's stage manager, Biff Henderson, to not only come to the set and do some schtick behind-the-scenes, but to also have a small speaking role -- and he encouraged his movie colleagues to play along, too...
