MattFancy Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I know im in the minority, but I always liked The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. I understand he might not be the best person, but I always laughed at Jaywalking and Headlines. That said, Jimmy Kimmel is my favorite late night host...by far. He is hilarious, and completely destroyed Leno in that clip. Especially in the last 15 seconds. Those two things you mentioned though were funny because of the Headlines or the dumb people on the street. It wasn't like Jay was telling good jokes or anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Those two things you mentioned though were funny because of the Headlines or the dumb people on the street. It wasn't like Jay was telling good jokes or anything. No, his monologues usually suck. I enjoy seeing Jaywalking, headlines, and dealing with the public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 I always found Jay's commentary after a headline or commentary on something in the news to be so mundane; something your average Joe is already thinking without having to hear him say it. And his Schwarzenegger impression sucks. horribly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin'emAlive Posted January 15, 2010 Share Posted January 15, 2010 Jimmy Kimmel Destroys Leno On The Jay Leno Show Keepin' it real jimmy. Keepin' it real. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redd Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I use to like Leno but after all that's been happening lately it's hard to like the guy. He's really being a prick to Conan and the The Tonight Show imo. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeSellers45 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I use to like Leno but after all that's been happening lately it's hard to like the guy. He's really being a prick to Conan and the The Tonight Show imo. I really liked the Tonight Show with Jay Leno and was disappointed to see him leave last summer. I wasn't too sure about Conan because I had never really watched his other show. I have gotten to really like his Tonight Show, but I still don't think he is as great as a lot of people on here make him seem. NBC needs to give Conan time to build up an audience. Thats what I hate about things nowadays. Whether it is the nfl, nascar, tv or anything else, you have to win right away or you or out of luck. Some people are great right away, but others need time. Jay is really being unfair in this situation. He has had his turn to be the host, and he had agreed to give the show to Conan. Sure, you never what to leave something you love doing and I believe change sucks, but it is time for Jay to move on. His 10 o'clock show sucks and now it is time to leave. He could come back and maybe do some specials every once in a while, but he needs to let Conan have his chance. Jay is close to 60 years old, so what is going to do is show for maybe 5 years or something? You would think NBC would rather go with a younger guy with more of a future like Conan, but I guess they think Jimmy Fallon will be ready in a couple of years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heisenberg Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I just read Conan is getting $30 million to walk away - and is free to go to whatever network he wants. I wish my job was like that . . . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StillUnknown Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I just read Conan is getting $30 million to walk away - and is free to go to whatever network he wants.I wish my job was like that . . . conan won in that scenario Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PokerPacker Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Just read that the creator of Sons of Anarchy offered Conan a role in his show if he wants it with an IRA story arch upcoming. http://blog.zap2it.com/frominsidethebox/2010/01/conan-obrien-gets-a-job-offer-from-sons-of-anarchy.html That seems right up Conan's ally. We've seen him play the badass in his bit Noches de Pasion: Consenior O'Brien :rotflmao: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enter Apotheosis Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 conan won in that scenario No kidding. :thud: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 http://denver.metromix.com/home/article/ap-source-deal-near/1712541/content NBC is nearing a deal with "Tonight" host Conan O'Brien to leave the network, freeing Jay Leno to reclaim the late-night show he stewarded for 17 years.A person familiar with the negotiations says top NBC Universal executives and representatives for O'Brien on Friday were close to settling details of his departure. The person, who did not have the authority to discuss the issue, spoke on condition of anonymity. The person says Universal Studios president and COO Ron Meyer is among those involved in the talks. The focus is on how much O'Brien, who has time left on his NBC contract, would be paid for leaving and what limits NBC may put on his future employment at another network. From AP Would be interesting if the release involved a non-compete clause so Conan couldn't jump ship to another network. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitStickTaylor21 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 uff'em. Conan should tell them to fog off. NBC doesn't know what they're doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Rumor is that Conan will go to Fox, who doesn't have a late night program. Would be interesting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 I want you to honestly look at this show over the past week and tell me it's worth discontinuing for Jay Leno. Honestly. Who can say that? PIMP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBash Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 200 Million Dollars? (Conan and Andy proceed to laugh hysterically) Oh man, great stuff. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 30 million to leave http://www.tmrzoo.com/?p=7021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IHOPSkins Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 "as inpenetrable as the Skull of an NBC executive"...Conan from last night Conan gets paid to make fun of the boss The more fun he makes the higher the ratings This stuff writes itself Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheDoyler23 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 30 million to leavehttp://www.tmrzoo.com/?p=7021 That website should probably learn to spell Conan's name. That's pathetic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hooper Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Only Jeff Zucker could mess things up so bad and not get fired. And there's a good chance it could get worse. Think about it. NBC eats probably 100 million to get rid of Conan -- 30 million for his payout, then 70 million in other costs (it cost 60 million dollars or so to move Conan from NY to LA, for example). Then Conan goes to Fox. Stays in LA. He is now on at eleven o'clock and has the full Fox promotional team behind him, which wipes the floor with NBC's promotional team. He gets the NFL treatment, the American Idol stars, etc... He also can compete with Leno for guests instead of deferring to him like he has since Leno has been on ten o'clock. Meanwhile, Leno is back at 11:30, his industry rep (not that it was great before) is worse than ever, and he has to build his audience up again. One can at least imagine a scenario where Conan -- with a half hour head start -- ends up giving Leno a run for his money ratings wise and Zucker looks dumber than ever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skin'Em84 Posted January 16, 2010 Share Posted January 16, 2010 Him and Leno should box over the time spot, profits from the show go to Haiti. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sly Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Has this been posted yet? Shows how classy Leno really is: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/6d1caacad1/jay-s-2004-announcement Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WVUforREDSKINS Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Has this been posted yet?Shows how classy Leno really is: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/6d1caacad1/jay-s-2004-announcement Damn he went back on everything he said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iMeast Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 Has this been posted yet?Shows how classy Leno really is: http://www.funnyordie.com/videos/6d1caacad1/jay-s-2004-announcement I want to punch Jay in the wiener even more now. HTTR Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 "You know, this show is like a dynasty, you hold it, and then you hand it off to the next person. And I don't want to see all the fighting, and who's better, and the nasty things back in forth in the press." Classic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spartacus87 Posted January 18, 2010 Share Posted January 18, 2010 It doesn't specifically mention Leno or Conan, but it's amusing to see a wasted Julia Roberts and Tom Hanks making fun of NBC before the Golden Globes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7x--FxB5UNA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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