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In the movie 'True Grit,' Matt Damon's character may ring as oddly familiar to some movie fans. But it's not Glen Campbell, who played the same character in the original 'True Grit' film adaptation.

When the actor appeared on 'The Early Show' (Weekdays, 7AM on CBS), he revealed that he'd based many of the mannerisms of Texas Ranger La Boeuf on fellow actor Tommy Lee Jones.

"I did a movie in '94 that Tommy Lee Jones directed," Damon said. "And I said, 'Well, what if the guy was similar to Tommy Lee but, unlike Tommy, didn't really have anything worth saying. He's all style and no substance.'"

In the new Western 'True Grit,' Matt Damon's character gets injured while being dragged behind a horse, and nearly bites off his tongue. So, Matt needed to find a way to imitate the sound of a speech impediment. "So I thought, well, what if I wrapped -- like -- a pony tail around my tongue," he said.

Which is a bit of a mental leap, but okay. And for the record, by "pony tail," he's referring to a hair-tie, or a "scrunchie" -- not anything to do with actual horses. On the 'Late Show' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS), Damon invited David Letterman to join him in the unique practice of talking with a hair-tie on your tongue. "I brought one for you," he said. "Did you bring two? Or just the one?" the host asked.

"Just the one ... it's got lint on it," Matt replied, reaching into his pocket. (That's not very sanitary, Matt!)

When Ben Affleck visited 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (weeknights, 12:05AM ET on ABC), Jimmy Kimmel happily showed the studio audience a little competition that's going on in the pages of 'Variety' magazine between Affleck and his BFF Matt Damon.

Holding up an issue of the entertainment industry publication, he pointed to one of those "For Your Consideration" ads that inundate the season, as industry voters consider who to nominate for Oscars, among other awards. The cover ad promoted Affleck as Best Actor for his role in 'The Town.' However, the inside cover page revealed a Best Actor ad for Damon's role in 'Hereafter.'

Affleck laughed and said, "Those pictures look a little strangely meditative." Kimmel agreed, joking, "It looks like you guys are waiting for the call at five o'clock in the morning to see if you're nominated." The host needled him further, trying to get Affleck to admit to competitive tension between the two friends.

When Matt Damon visited the 'Late Show' (weeknights, 11:35PM ET on CBS), he talked more about other famous actors than himself. David Letterman asked him about buddy Ben Affleck's recent success with 'The Town.' "I'm thrilled for the guy. I'm not at all surprised," said Damon. "Now I'm kinda relegated to emailing him, asking him for jobs," he joked.

Before the film premiered, Damon asked Affleck if he was nervous. Affleck told him: "I wrote it, and I directed it, and I starred in it, so you know I can't really distance myself from it if it stinks. I'm kinda on the hook for this one." The host then persuaded Damon to do his "specialty impression" of Matthew McConaughey.

Jane Krakowski spilled details on the new season of '30 Rock' on 'The Nate Berkus Show' (weekdays, syndicated), including a range of notable stars who will make guest appearances.

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Is Liz Lemon finally getting lucky in love? 'The View' co-host and frequent '30 Rock' guest star Sherri Shepherd tweeted that she was on set of the NBC comedy with Matt Damon and Tina Fey.

"OMG!! I'm on set @30 Rock next to Tina Fey & MATT DAMON is sitting behind me! I went over & said hi - think I just got pregnant! Jamal Damon," Shepherd said on Twitter.

Damon appeared in the season 4 finale as Carol, a pilot who connects with Fey's character Liz Lemon.

Actor Matt Damon received a big award during a star-studded gala event on 'Hollywood Salutes Matt Damon: An American Cinematheque Tribute' (Thu., 9PM ET on ABC). A ton of celebrities were in attendance, including Jimmy Kimmel, Robin Williams, Ben Affleck and Clint Eastwood.

One celebrity who couldn't be bothered to show up: George Clooney. Although Clooney did send a video message to Damon. Unfortunately, the message ostensibly took place while George was getting an "elective prostate [exam]" from a doctor.

Clooney appeared a little distracted while sending his message, but -- hey, at least he cared enough to call. "Tonight, you have an American Cinematheque Award," he said to Matt. " ... Ooh! Aaah!" These weren't necessarily sounds of excitement; they were more like noises resulting from the doctor's activities.

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Don Cheadle showcased his deadpan sarcasm and quick wit on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (weeknights, 12:05AM ET on ABC), brought to the fore when Cheadle and Jimmy Kimmel joked about their common frenemy: Matt Damon.

The two discussed their involvement in presenting the actor with the 2010 American Cinematheque Award. "I'm not sure what that [organization] is," said Kimmel. With a straight face, Don replied, "It's a group of drug addicts who watch films and then they pick their favorite actors."

Cheadle further joked that Damon paid for Ben Affleck and other friends to attend the event, and told Kimmel what he would do if he received the same award.

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As one of Hollywood's leading men, Matt Damon has become the definition of an international jet setter, traveling everywhere from France, to Tokyo to South Africa in the course of his work. Now he's about to land at his most prestigious destination yet: 30 Rockefeller Plaza.

Yes, that's right: According to Entertainment Weekly, Damon will be appearing on NBC's flagship comedy, '30 Rock.' Though details are still sketchy, it seems he will be appearing at the end of the season and, given his busy filming schedule, it's likely his role will be one and done rather than an ongoing part.

Does Matt Damon have something about lips?

Damon was on 'The Early Show' (weekdays, 7AM ET on CBS) plugging his upcoming film 'Green Zone' and chatting with Harry Smith about some upcoming projects. "What's with the mustache," Smith asked him. "I'm going into porn," Damon responded. "It's really the only place left. But I'm going into '80s porn." Actually, he was growing a mustache for his upcoming stint on the Coen Brothers' remake of 'True Grit.' Later, Smith asked him about the rumors that he was going to play Liberace's young lover with Michael Douglas as Liberace. "Yes," Damon responded. "And as Michael said the last time I saw him, 'get your Chapstick ready.'"

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Matt Damon said on 'Today' (weekdays, 7AM ET on NBC) that he will likely play Robert F. Kennedy in a biopic by 'Seabiscuit' director Gary Ross. Damon expressed some uncertainty at portraying such a larger-than-life figure, but said he feels confident in his abilities nonetheless.

When asked by Matt Lauer how he could play such a monumental figure, Damon replied, 'Well, I don't know that I can. That's part of the challenge, but I'm pretty confident that I could do it. It would be a lot of research and a lot of time put in. And, look, where I come from he's a pretty important person and it's a lot of responsibility." Damon added that a script is currently in the works.

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One of the funniest things we've seen in a while is Jimmy Kimmel's Handsome Club bit on 'Jimmy Kimmel Live' (weeknights, 12:05AM ET on ABC).

You might have caught part of it during the Oscars, but seriously, find the full video and watch it; well worth the nine minutes or so. How he managed to round up all those celebrities is beyond us. Then again, he IS Jimmy Kimmel, president of the Handsome Club. But probably not for long.

Late night wars? We smell victory for Kimmel.

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