Which Late Night host gets the ES stamp of approval?

[ThePreciating]

The late night wars should be rekindled this fall when Conan returns on Fox or whatever other network swoops him up.

Where do your late night loyalties lie? Who gets the ES stamp of approval?

[hockeysc23]

None of them. I don't watch late night tv shows. I'd rather watch Family Guy, or the Office reruns etc. Or any of the reality shows on Discovery or TLC.

I did watch a lot of Conan when I was younger, he would be my choice over Leno or Letterman if I had to choose.

[Kosher Ham]

I think it's time for all three of them to move on.

Give me a choice between :

Katt Williams

Sarah Silverman

and Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino

Then we got a battle.

[GhostofSparta]

I don't watch any of the 3. Or any late-night talk shows. I'll watch re-runs of the same South Park episodes I've seen 14 times on Comedy Central and it will still be funnier than any of them.

[lovetoaster]

I'll have to see what network Conan ends up on and what freedom he has. imagine if he ended up somewhere like HBO. That would be great IMO.

As things stand right now, I actually like most of the major players....except Leno. I have never liked him, and this mess has not helped.

I used to be a Letterman guy, but he has gotten a little stale in the last few years. Although the opportunity to openly bash Jay has seemed to energize him.

I guess I would still go with Dave, but with Kimmel a close second. Depending on what freedoms Conan has when he comes back (and assuming Andy Richter is kept), he could easily end up at the top of my list.

[pez]

I don't know what it is with these late show guys, but I don't find them funny at all... the "comedy" seems forced. This coming from a guy that loves comedy. It seems like every single one of them (letterman, leno, ferguson, Conan) all try to push out the corniest lines they can and then wait for a forced applause.

I say give Lewis Black a show... he would be hilarious to take on daily news and social events...

[ThePreciating]

Yeah I'd put Letterman >>> Leno, but I like Conan so much more than either of them, it's not even close for me.

[spjunkies]

I like DL out of all the big dogs, but Ferguson crushes all.

[Forehead]

I was a Letterman kid growing up...but switched to Conan post college. I've never liked Jay Leno except when he does Funny Headlines.

[Chachie]

I like Conan the best. Dave has gone sour over the years, he's not enjoying himself anymore. Leno is so unfunny it's not even.... funny. Kimmel is good but brings nothing new to the table. That brings me to my vote- Who cares? It's a beaten routine IMO.

[Dan T.]

I watch Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert more than the late night talk shows these days.

[Chachie]

I watch Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert more than the late night talk shows these days.

I should have said this because it's true.

[Bang]

I watch Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert more than the late night talk shows these days.

100% more.

They're the best hour on TV.

~Bang

[TheREALJBird]

I'd say Coco ftw

[Disco Dave]

I like in order:

1. Jimmy Kimmel

2. Conan

3. anyone but Leno

Last. Leno

[Redskinzfan30]

I don't watch late night talk shows but I've seen Conan a couple times and I'd choose him over the rest. Letterman would be my second choice.

[JeffSchmeff]

I will go with the "Anyone but Leno" choice.

[ThePreciating]

23 votes, ZERO for Leno.

I hope someone here works for NBC.

[Kosher Ham]

23 votes, ZERO for Leno.

I hope someone here works for NBC.

I figured why not.

:evilg:

Besides, no man should ever be called "coco". Not to mention the other guy (Letterman) is Tiger Woods without the proof.

[PokerPacker]

I figured why not.

:evilg:

Besides, no man should ever be called "coco". Not to mention the other guy (Letterman) is Tiger Woods without the proof.

you can blame Tom Hanks for the Coco nickname.

[MattFancy]

I watch Late Night shows every once in awhile. I watched Conan a little bit toward the end, but mostly if I do watch its Letterman.

[blue collar]

Oh please. Why is it always cool to bash the the favorite and go with the underdog. All of a sudden, Leno's no good? Even though he mopped the floor with Letterman for about 15 years straight.

[EersSkins05]

Oh please. Why is it always cool to bash the the favorite and go with the underdog. All of a sudden, Leno's no good? Even though he mopped the floor with Letterman for about 15 years straight.

None of Leno's viewers are capable of operating a computer. They're all trying to figure out when the home is going to be serving meatloaf again.

I really like Conan, but I dig Jimmy Kimmel more than most people do. I like that his opening monologue isn't jammed exclusively with lame jokes about the day's events, but includes funny internet sensations and youtube videos. It's like a multimedia presentation of teh funny.

I tivo Stewart and Colbert every night though. If that counts as late night, that's my choice.

[blue collar]

None of Leno's viewers are capable of operating a computer. They're all trying to figure out when the home is going to be serving meatloaf again.

I really like Conan, but I dig Jimmy Kimmel more than most people do. I like that his opening monologue isn't jammed exclusively with lame jokes about the day's events, but includes funny internet sensations and youtube videos. It's like a multimedia presentation of teh funny.

I tivo Stewart and Colbert every night though. If that counts as late night, that's my choice.

So Leno's high ratings is because of old folks? I don't believe most old folks don't stay up to 11:30pm

[PokerPacker]

So Leno's high ratings is because of old folks? I don't believe most old folks don't stay up to 11:30pm

Leno's high ratings are because of his vanilla act that doesn't offend anyone. Its like an action movie going PG-13 so it can get a larger audience. Its dumbed down so more people can watch it rather than truly entertaining those that do watch.