NBC Drops Prime Time Leno

*Guitar_Raph* · 01-08-2010, 06:12 PM

After 4 months, The Jay Leno Show will be no more after the Winter Olympics.

NBC plans to move the show to 10:35 (CST) and a 30 minute show, followed by Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien @ 11:05 (CST).

Looks like the NBC station in Boston had the right idea + last laugh! They didn't carry the prime time Leno in the first place (I told you so).

*Roseangelo* · 01-08-2010, 06:17 PM

Unless you can provide a link that says otherwise, all of this is still in the unconfirmed column. The most recent stuff I'm reading says that Fox is now making Conan an offer.

One thing that's certain: I absolutely hate Jay Leno more now than I already did.

*Guitar_Raph* · 01-08-2010, 08:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

Unless you can provide a link that says otherwise, all of this is still in the unconfirmed column. The most recent stuff I'm reading says that Fox is now making Conan an offer.

One thing that's certain: I absolutely hate Jay Leno more now than I already did.

Saw this story on Inside Edition this afternoon.

*Roseangelo* · 01-08-2010, 08:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Guitar_Raph

Saw this story on Inside Edition this afternoon.

Yeah, well, nothing is finalized at all. It's all still speculation on what could happen, and it seems that what does happen is in Conan's court ATM. Not that he has any good choices, but they're also not easy choices, so I think it'll be awhile before this is settled.

*The Stryker* · 01-08-2010, 09:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

One thing that's certain: I absolutely hate Jay Leno more now than I already did.

Why? What did he do?

*Roseangelo* · 01-08-2010, 09:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Why? What did he do?

Didn't leave NBC when he was supposed to. Now that he's failing in prime-time, like everyone knew he would, instead of just saying, "Well, it was fun, time to find something new to try!" he's screwing Conan over (AND everyone who works for him). When it was announced Conan was getting The Tonight Show ages ago, he said he wanted to avoid all the crap that happened when he took over for Johnny Carson. Now he's gone and made it as big of a mess as ever.

And he's not funny.

*The Stryker* · 01-08-2010, 10:16 PM

Doesn't sound like it was his fault. He had a long contract and NBC forced him out of the Tonight Show because they were afraid of losing Conan to fox. Now both guys are sucking in the ratings and they want to move back to the status quo.

All of the mess really falls on NBC from what I can tell.

*Roseangelo* · 01-08-2010, 10:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Stryker

Doesn't sound like it was his fault. He had a long contract and NBC forced him out of the Tonight Show because they were afraid of losing Conan to fox.

All of the mess really falls on NBC from what I can tell.

Leno agreed to give up The Tonight Show, but got whiny about it when the time came to actually go. NBC feared he'd go to another network, so they devised the prime-time thing. Yes, NBC themselves are very much to blame for the mess. But my dislike for Leno himself remains.

PAAATE · 01-09-2010, 05:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Roseangelo

One thing that's certain: I absolutely hate Jay Leno more now than I already did.

So do I.

Whatever happens, I hope Conan gets a good a deal as possible.

*Raph's Girl* · 01-10-2010, 03:00 PM

Jay Leno show is now officially cancelled:

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watc...celed_nbc.html

*XERO* · 01-10-2010, 04:11 PM

Hmm... that means Wayne Brady had a shot.

*Guitar_Raph* · 01-10-2010, 10:41 PM

Wayne Brady's doing OK doing Let's Make A Deal. The chemistry of him & announcer Johnathan Mangum is priceless. And all those ZONKS! they present.

Besides, he had a daytime talk show nearly a decade ago.

*Cure* · 01-10-2010, 11:46 PM

I'm content with Conan just being pushed back to 12:05. Glad he wasn't taken away completely. I wonder how he must feel about all this?

**ThirdMarioBro** · 01-11-2010, 05:24 AM

I'd imagine he's pretty fu*king pissed. He gave up his New York show to move himself, his family, his staff, and their families all the way to the smelliest town in the southwest to get the almighty Tonight Show only to have Jay-fu*king-Leno once again prove himself to be an attention whoring asshole and not only push Conan back to midnight, but to also completely destroy the once holy Tonight Show legacy (which is the main thing Conan wanted so badly) in the process. That slot has no future after Leno now. As soon as Jimmy Fallon gets canceled from the 1AM slot (nobody can survive that late), they'll just give Jay back the whole hour and push Conan back to 12:30am/11:30.

Eighteen years later, and David Letterman was proved right. Jay Leno is a backstabbing dick. At this point, I hope Conan and his crew pull a Letterman and ditch for Fox. I'm sick of NBC making him water down his comedy for the old crank crowd. I want my masturbating bear dammit! They gave Jay three whole years to find his niche when he took the show back in '93, and Conan only got six months. NBC is a terrible network run by terrible people who make terrible decisions.

The funny thing about this whole affair is that Jay Leno is damaged goods now. When they put him back in his old slot, Letterman is going to smear his ass. Jay will get what he deserves, but Conan shouldn't have to suffer for it. Go home Jay. Nobody likes you or your fat Mr. Potato face and your worse than average simpleton jokes about fat people and Michael Jackson.

*Bry* · 01-12-2010, 01:57 PM

NBC needs to drop Leno entirely. Is there anyone under the age of 65 that actually finds him funny anymore?

*Andrew NDB* · 01-12-2010, 02:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Bry

NBC needs to drop Leno entirely. Is there anyone under the age of 65 that actually finds him funny anymore?

No, not funny. And his voice makes me want to punch him in the face.

Howard Stern also has some great "Jay Leno's a backstabbing prick" stories.

*Roseangelo* · 01-12-2010, 02:25 PM

Here's Patton Oswalt's take on the situation:

PAAATE · 01-12-2010, 02:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Bry

NBC needs to drop Leno entirely. Is there anyone under the age of 65 that actually finds him funny anymore?

I have a friend who does, but she also thinks that every movie Hugh Grant has ever been in is a masterpiece

*Roseangelo* · 01-12-2010, 03:09 PM

Conan has issued an official statement:
http://www.kare11.com/news/news_arti...6092&catid=391

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People of Earth:

In the last few days, I've been getting a lot of sympathy calls, and I want to start by making it clear that no one should waste a second feeling sorry for me. For 17 years, I've been getting paid to do what I love most and, in a world with real problems, I've been absurdly lucky. That said, I've been suddenly put in a very public predicament and my bosses are demanding an immediate decision.

Six years ago, I signed a contract with NBC to take over The Tonight Show in June of 2009. Like a lot of us, I grew up watching Johnny Carson every night and the chance to one day sit in that chair has meant everything to me. I worked long and hard to get that opportunity, passed up far more lucrative offers, and since 2004 I have spent literally hundreds of hours thinking of ways to extend the franchise long into the future. It was my mistaken belief that, like my predecessor, I would have the benefit of some time and, just as important, some degree of ratings support from the prime-time schedule. Building a lasting audience at 11:30 (ET) is impossible without both.

But sadly, we were never given that chance. After only seven months, with my Tonight Show in its infancy, NBC has decided to react to their terrible difficulties in prime-time by making a change in their long-established late night schedule.

Last Thursday, NBC executives told me they intended to move the Tonight Show to 12:05 (ET) to accommodate the Jay Leno Show at 11:35 (ET). For 60 years the Tonight Show has aired immediately following the late local news. I sincerely believe that delaying the Tonight Show into the next day to accommodate another comedy program will seriously damage what I consider to be the greatest franchise in the history of broadcasting. The Tonight Show at 12:05 (ET) simply isn't the Tonight Show. Also, if I accept this move I will be knocking the Late Night show, which I inherited from David Letterman and passed on to Jimmy Fallon, out of its long-held time slot. That would hurt the other NBC franchise that I love, and it would be unfair to Jimmy.

So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of The Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn't matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more.

There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work.

Have a great day and, for the record, I am truly sorry about my hair; it's always been that way.

Yours,

Conan

PAAATE · 01-12-2010, 05:01 PM

I'm so ****ing mad right now!

Conan's show and he himself has meant a lot to me through the years. I.. I.. I ****ing don't even know what to say. He's just been a constant source of entertainment to me for the last seven years, and he deserves ****ing better.

****! I'm sorry, but that's... I can't even... Bah, **** it... I dunno what to say... I'm too sad and angry.

01-08-2010, 06:12 PM	#1
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The Stryker Stupid Rich Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Room 237 Posts: 11,152	Doesn't sound like it was his fault. He had a long contract and NBC forced him out of the Tonight Show because they were afraid of losing Conan to fox. Now both guys are sucking in the ratings and they want to move back to the status quo. All of the mess really falls on NBC from what I can tell. __________________ @~<3 Mom~@

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Raph's Girl Dierna Soul, Reporter Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Jakku Posts: 10,831	Jay Leno show is now officially cancelled: http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watc...celed_nbc.html __________________

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XERO Hybrid Theorist Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Alamo City Posts: 8,185	Hmm... that means Wayne Brady had a shot. __________________ "Travel at the speed of light... then hit the nitro!"

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Cure Y'all need Jesus Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: New Jersey Posts: 8,938	I'm content with Conan just being pushed back to 12:05. Glad he wasn't taken away completely. I wonder how he must feel about all this? __________________

01-08-2010, 06:17 PM	#2
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,119	Unless you can provide a link that says otherwise, all of this is still in the unconfirmed column. The most recent stuff I'm reading says that Fox is now making Conan an offer. One thing that's certain: I absolutely hate Jay Leno more now than I already did.

01-10-2010, 10:41 PM	#12
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	Wayne Brady's doing OK doing Let's Make A Deal. The chemistry of him & announcer Johnathan Mangum is priceless. And all those ZONKS! they present. Besides, he had a daytime talk show nearly a decade ago.

01-11-2010, 05:24 AM	#14
ThirdMarioBro Tea Time! Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 8,905	I'd imagine he's pretty fuking pissed. He gave up his New York show to move himself, his family, his staff, and their families all the way to the smelliest town in the southwest to get the almighty Tonight Show only to have Jay-fuking-Leno once again prove himself to be an attention whoring asshole and not only push Conan back to midnight, but to also completely destroy the once holy Tonight Show legacy (which is the main thing Conan wanted so badly) in the process. That slot has no future after Leno now. As soon as Jimmy Fallon gets canceled from the 1AM slot (nobody can survive that late), they'll just give Jay back the whole hour and push Conan back to 12:30am/11:30. Eighteen years later, and David Letterman was proved right. Jay Leno is a backstabbing dick. At this point, I hope Conan and his crew pull a Letterman and ditch for Fox. I'm sick of NBC making him water down his comedy for the old crank crowd. I want my masturbating bear dammit! They gave Jay three whole years to find his niche when he took the show back in '93, and Conan only got six months. NBC is a terrible network run by terrible people who make terrible decisions. The funny thing about this whole affair is that Jay Leno is damaged goods now. When they put him back in his old slot, Letterman is going to smear his ass. Jay will get what he deserves, but Conan shouldn't have to suffer for it. Go home Jay. Nobody likes you or your fat Mr. Potato face and your worse than average simpleton jokes about fat people and Michael Jackson. __________________

01-12-2010, 01:57 PM	#15
Bry So Long, Stinktown! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 3,463	NBC needs to drop Leno entirely. Is there anyone under the age of 65 that actually finds him funny anymore?

01-12-2010, 02:25 PM	#17
Roseangelo Emperor Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: California Posts: 9,119	Here's Patton Oswalt's take on the situation:

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PAAATE Stone Warrior Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Sweden Posts: 993	I'm so **ing mad right now! Conan's show and he himself has meant a lot to me through the years. I.. I.. I ing don't even know what to say. He's just been a constant source of entertainment to me for the last seven years, and he deserves ing better. ! I'm sorry, but that's... I can't even... Bah, ** it... I dunno what to say... I'm too sad and angry. __________________ I'm a member. I forgot about it, so now I'm a remember.