You're quite welcome, Jeri.

Well done, all. Here's the rest of the answers:

1. Mean cowboy Curly can now walk the high wire. -Jack Balance
2. Welcome Back Wizard -Harry Kotter
3. This "Friend" SO sounds presidential. Matthew Kerry
4. Conservative commentator who can breathe underwater. -George Gill
5. He interviews the rich and famous in the sun and sand. -Robin Beach
6. Can we talk? I HATE this meat! -Joan Livers
7. Obese, horny, dead comedian -John Randy (Candy)
8. Fastest country singer to ever walk the line. -Johnny Dash