Jimmy Fallon to take Conan's place, as Conan takes Jay's

[Drtooth]

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - "Saturday Night Live" veteran Jimmy Fallon has sealed a deal to succeed "Late Night" host Conan O'Brien on NBC in 2009, sources said.
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O'Brien, whose show airs at 12:35 a.m., is moving to Los Angeles next year to replace Jay Leno at "The Tonight Show," which airs an hour earlier.

NBC is expected to make the announcement on May 12 during its "upfront" presentation to advertisers in New York. The network declined comment on Thursday.

Fallon, 33, co-starred on "SNL" for six seasons, and co-hosted its "Weekend Update" segment. He left the show to focus on making features, although such efforts as "Fever Pitch" and "Taxi" fell flat at the box office.

Fallon's new gig as "Late Night" host stems from a development deal he signed with NBC in early 2007. He will probably stay at O'Brien's Studio 6A at New York's 30 Rock, although details have not been confirmed.

The move further cements NBC's late-night transition, which is making Leno a highly sought-after free agent. ABC and Fox are reportedly circling the top-rated comic, while NBC is trying to keep him in the company fold with a new show.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

I ain't gonna say nothing here. I'm leaving it to youse guys.

[PAAATE]

I just wish Conan would stay in NY.. I'm gonna mss some of the staff of his show

[Jester]

Are we sure he won't or will he have to go to the west coast to do the Tonight Show. As for Fallon....why God? WHY!!!??

[Drtooth]

As for Fallon....why God? WHY!!!??

I'm pretty sure it's not god, but that other guy who lives in a place much, much hotter. All I'm gonna say.

[Roseangelo]

I was hoping Conan would stay in New York and bring the Tonight Show out there, too, but during the strike he bought a house in LA, so I think it's safe to say he's switching coasts.

I'd really like to see Conan in New York before he's done there, but I don't think that's likely to happen. Luckily, Conan came to me last year and I got to see him in San Francisco. :D

I find Leno to be extremely unfunny, so I really can't wait for him to get off TV. Fallon I'll give a chance, but I think in general I'll be getting to bed an hour earlier every night.