Leno going back to Tonight Show
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Jay Leno is heading back to his 11:35 time slot, Access Hollywood confirms. And not only will he be leaving his current 10 p.m. time slot, but he will also be cutting the show's running time in half -- from one hour to 30 minutes.
Yet, the switch still leaves a lot of unanswered questions about the new NBC lineup. Does this mean Leno will now have time only for an opening monologue and no guests? And what about Conan O'Brien, who's currently airing at 11:35?
One report by TMZ.com states that Conan has been given an ultimatum by NBC executives: Move to the midnight to 1 a.m. time slot, or leave the network. The site reports that Conan has not decided what he wants to do, but that he and his people are considering the offer.
More: Fox interested in O'Brien?
Despite all the switch-ups going on at NBC, the network wasted no time yesterday releasing statements supporting both Leno and O'Brien:
NBC's statement on Leno:
"Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today. As we have said all along, Jay's how has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance."
NBC's statement on Conan:
"We have the best comedy team in the business. We remain committed to keeping Conan O'Brien on NBC. He is a valued part of our late-night line-up, as he has been for more than 16 years and is one of the most respected entertainers on television."
Access also notes that Jay Leno will take over the 11:35 time slot after the show's hiatus during the Winter Olympics. Only time will tell if Conan will be joining him.
Yet, the switch still leaves a lot of unanswered questions about the new NBC lineup. Does this mean Leno will now have time only for an opening monologue and no guests? And what about Conan O'Brien, who's currently airing at 11:35?
One report by TMZ.com states that Conan has been given an ultimatum by NBC executives: Move to the midnight to 1 a.m. time slot, or leave the network. The site reports that Conan has not decided what he wants to do, but that he and his people are considering the offer.
More: Fox interested in O'Brien?
Despite all the switch-ups going on at NBC, the network wasted no time yesterday releasing statements supporting both Leno and O'Brien:
NBC's statement on Leno:
"Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today. As we have said all along, Jay's how has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance."
NBC's statement on Conan:
"We have the best comedy team in the business. We remain committed to keeping Conan O'Brien on NBC. He is a valued part of our late-night line-up, as he has been for more than 16 years and is one of the most respected entertainers on television."
Access also notes that Jay Leno will take over the 11:35 time slot after the show's hiatus during the Winter Olympics. Only time will tell if Conan will be joining him.
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yeah i think he was back in the 70's and 80's...when he would guest on the late show he and dave were hilarious together
turns out he was, and is, a big douchebag
I think that was when Leno was still at 11:35 and if he decided he didn't want to leave. But since he left the time slot. I don't know if that's still the case.
if conan show does not start before 12:05am conan gets $45 million
Yes, I have heard tales of his douchebag-ness.
i had a feeling this was gonna happen...
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it's all about conan, that is so messed up he's getting played like that. jay was funny a loooooong time ago, but not anymore, and he's a *horrible* interviewer.
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i thought lenos ratings were bad? im sure he wont last long after this mess.
Day 2, NBC's late-night held hostage
Conan o'brien On Thursday, the industry was abuzz about Jay Leno and the fate of his primetime talk show.
But on Friday, the focus shifted to another NBC host -- Conan O'Brien -- and speculation that he may jump to another network due to NBC's rollback effort reneging on his "Tonight Show" agreement.
If NBC gets its wish, the network could be in a strong position moving into next season. Scheduling a half-hour version of "The Jay Leno Show" at 11:35 p.m. and then an hourlong "Tonight" with O'Brien just after midnight would not only free up 10 p.m. for scripted programming but also fire two barrels onto CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman." Letterman's hour would, in effect, face both Leno and O'Brien. Between the two, it isn't hard to predict that NBC would easily reclaim its title of late-night leader.
Leno is apparently up for the change. But O'Brien hasn't signed on. If O'Brien skips to a rival network, the late-night landscape will be in for a whole new competitive makeover.
A source at ABC denied interest in O'Brien, expressing confidence in the network's current late-night figurehead, Jimmy Kimmel, whose show has posted gains this season. But a Fox source sent a clear signal of interest.
"We've always been interested in late-night, and we’re always looking to bring great new talent to Fox," the well-placed source said. "While Conan would be a great fit for Fox, he’s still under contract with NBC, so we’ll just see how all of this plays out."
Forget Simon Cowell -- it's O'Brien who may be Fox's biggest X-factor.
Another way to read the comment is that Fox is merely mucking with a competitor. Remember, Fox's overtures toward O'Brien years ago helped push NBC into locking down the former "Simpsons" writer by promising him "The Tonight Show" in 2009, a agreement whose implications are still being played out. Even if O'Brien stays at NBC, another network expressing interest puts pressure on a rival.
There are also a couple contractual wrinkles that discourage a O'Brien changing networks. One is that O'Brien's contract includes a $40 million penalty fee if NBC takes away the "Tonight Show." The network seems confident that by keeping the program's name unchanged -- even if the time period moves -- that it doesn't violate his contract. Another is that O'Brien's contract may not allow him to change networks, at least not right away, though one report suggested that NBC wouldn't block him.
In the meantime, the clock is ticking.
NBC would love to have a positive resolution to its current debacle to announce at its press tour session Sunday. And with affiliates getting antsy, the network prefers to make a change shortly after its Winter Olympics coverage.
People close to O'Brien say the host has received overtures from "several places" and that he will likely not make a decision before March 1.
Though even if Leno and O'Brien get sorted, there's always the possibility of more news stemming from other changes in NBC's late-night lineup.
"Nobody is talking about Jimmy Fallon," marveled an NBC insider.
Or Carson Daly.
"Yeah, or Carson Daly."
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NBC has been in decline for a while now. Whoever thought leno would do well at ten is an idiot. The other networks have some good dramas on.
What about that funny Scot? He's gettin into the skin ink now too I see.
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The funny Scot I believe was very close to overtaking Conan at the 12:30 time slot, doesn't surprise me that Conan is in trouble.
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What happens to Jimmy Fallon show then???
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I'm sorry, but his time is over. He announces his retirement from the Tonight Show. It is promised to Conan, who as a result gives up his high rated show and moves across the country to do the Tonight Show. Leno decides he's not done and steps on Conan's toes by deciding to do the Tonight Show without the name....in front of Conan's show.
What changed other than time?
The Leno show bombs, while Conan is pulling in decent ratings.
I don't get it. I don't get how or why NBC is so buddy-buddy with Leno? You'd think his show would just get CUT. Are they afraid of Leno going to another network? That's absurd especially when they apparently gave Conan and ultimatum.
I don't get it.
I feel bad for Conan in all of the BS.
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