Author Topic: Conan's career is over, Leno returns to his rightful throne as King of Late Nite (Read 126961 times)

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #120 on:** January 12, 2010, 04:57:23 PM »

Just do something else. Why would you want to go from the top to scrounging for table scraps at Fox or being ousted out of the realm of public display altogether (cable)?

Hang it up. Go write some Simpsons episodes or something.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #121 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:00:20 PM »

Why should he hang it up? This is what he loves doing, this is what he's been doing for nearly 20 years, and the timeslot and show is something he's earned. I personally don't mind him going to Fox, it has no affect on me, I just want to watch his fucking show.

Stoney Mason · « **Reply #122 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:02:00 PM »

He's definitely not going to hang it up. He enjoys doing the work. It's just likely he will be doing it on another network like Fox.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #123 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:09:38 PM »

The Fox thing ain't happening anytime soon, if ever. Can anyone even figure out the logistics of putting him on Fox? It'd be a total nightmare. ABC doesn't want him, and CBS would have to dump Craig Ferguson (and Conan would have to go against his old show).

I just don't see that happening. If he goes to Fox, it could be years and by that time, he'll get crushed by Leno and Letterman. He won't last long at all.

His only other viable alternative is to go to cable, which is just pathetic considering where he'd be coming from. It'd be like being a pro athlete and getting demoted to the minor leagues. That's just lame.

Hang it up.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #124 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:10:30 PM »

The jews had something to do with this, didn't they willco

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #125 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:11:00 PM »

Where is that Hebrew smug emote when I need it.

Himu · « **Reply #126 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:11:40 PM »

I actually agree. But the question is whether or not it will happen.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #127 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:12:33 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on January 12, 2010, 05:10:30 PM

The jews had something to do with this, didn't they willco

You misspelled "jaw."

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #128 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:17:10 PM »

Jesus Federwang, you'd think Conan fucked your sister or something.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #129 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:20:52 PM »

Huh? I'm not rooting against him, I'm just being a realist with his options. If you guys want to see him on Fox two years from now, after it finishes wrangling all their affiliates in (and probably not ALL of them) only to see him trounced by Leno and Letterman - fine by me. I say let the guy go out with some dignity.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #130 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:22:29 PM »

He's not going out with any dignity here, just humiliation. NBC is basically telling him "fuck you," and as you've pointed out, he doesn't have a lot of great options.

best possible news: if Jay takes the high road and just leaves.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #131 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:24:20 PM »

He's not being humiliated. He's being given the shaft and been a class act about it. That's not lost on the public. If he exists The Tonight Show, he exits with his creative integrity intact - which is not something most folks in Los Angeles can say.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #132 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:37:38 PM »

you know, i could actually sympathize with leno a bit during the whole letterman fiasco, as he'd been the guest host for years and was well within his rights to make a play for the job permanently (forget carson's wishes, no one consulted with jack paar when carson was chosen as his replacement), and dave was already dominating the 12:30 time slot

i also have a bit of sympathy for his feeling that he was pushed out the door

but i don't have any sympathy for his behavior afterwards, it's been pure passive-aggressive sabotage on his part

he should have let it go, or accepted one of nbc's other offers (i recall reading one of the offers was a two-hour sunday evening show, which would have been perfect for his style and audience)

they clearly feel leno is worth more to them, and nbc has a history of bending over backwards for their late-night kings (jack paar was given carte blanche in choosing a prime time show to transition to in 1962, carson got a day off and had a half-hour cut from the tonight show as part of settlement in a 1980 contract dispute, and we've all cringed at what they did for leno)

conan's already gone at this point, but he'll get a truckload of cash out of it

Human Snorenado · « **Reply #133 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:42:34 PM »

Whatever Conan ends up doing, he needs to move back to NYC.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #134 on:** January 12, 2010, 05:44:48 PM »

Like I said, he couldn't even last a year in Los Angeles. It's a tough city.

Dickie Dee · « **Reply #135 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:24:43 PM »

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Himu · « **Reply #136 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:51:37 PM »

Quote from: Вiff Кoммiёslaуer on January 12, 2010, 05:42:34 PM

Whatever Conan ends up doing, he needs to move back to NYC.

The sad thing is that this is after he and family and all of his staff MOVED. Man that's rough. How much was his new house again?

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #137 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:54:17 PM »

[youtube=560,345]cfkvpcjNk7c&feature=related[/youtube]

BobFromPikeCreek · « **Reply #138 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:55:00 PM »

Letterman's monologue for tonight leaked
http://www.thrfeed.com/2010/01/letterman-i-just-knocked-off-another-competitor.html

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“Simon Cowell is leaving ‘American Idol,’ but don’t worry – we’ve checked and Jay’s fingerprints are nowhere on this one.”

Himu · « **Reply #139 on:** January 12, 2010, 06:59:25 PM »

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #140 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:11:03 PM »

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"They were not thrilled. They told him it would undercut his negotiating leverage," one source revealed to me. "But Conan wouldn't listen to them. He wanted to make it." When Conan read the statement to the staff, "he broke up. He began to cry," one of my insiders reveals. "Because for 17 years he was working towards The Tonight Show, and now he says he's prepared to walk away from it. That's an amazing thing. An amazing thing. But he takes very seriously the fact that The Tonight Show baton was passed to him."

:'(

Oblivion · « **Reply #141 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:11:39 PM »

Quote from: Mamacint on January 12, 2010, 06:24:43 PM

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Lol @ smashing Carson Daily.

Himu · « **Reply #142 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:21:03 PM »

Who the fuck is Carson Daily?

Himu · « **Reply #143 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:22:53 PM »

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First Conan O'Brien Leaves, Now Jay Leno?

Sources close to former 'Tonight Show' host Jay Leno tell me he is furious with the way NBC has treated him and Conan O'Brien and is considering walking away from the entire mess with his head held high. "Now that Conan has made it clear he is leaving the troubled network, Jay is considering doing the same. They have put Jay in a terrible position. It looks like he is the reason that Conan is now without a job. Jay is a great guy and it's not fair that due to NBC's stupidity he looks like the bad guy," a TV insider tells me.

"Plus, what happens when Jay does return to the 11:35 slot if his audience doesn't immediately follow? How can he possibly trust the same network that canceled Conan after only seven months?"

This would be HILARIOUS.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #144 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:24:12 PM »

hey guys, please source your quotes!

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #145 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:24:47 PM »

Sorry, it was from a Deadline article. I'll go find it.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #146 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:25:40 PM »

Quote from: BrandNew on January 12, 2010, 07:24:47 PM

Sorry, it was from a Deadline article. I'll go find it.

thanks, I'd like to read what came before it cause as it is I have no idea WHAT would give up his negotiating leverage

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #147 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:26:32 PM »

http://www.deadline.com/hollywood/

It's the entire front page, basically.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #148 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:30:02 PM »

awesome, thanks

Himu · « **Reply #149 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:32:25 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 12, 2010, 07:24:12 PM

hey guys, please source your quotes!

http://www.popeater.com/2010/01/13/jay-leno-leaving-nbc/

brawndolicious · « **Reply #150 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:38:10 PM »

Have Jay Leno go on the Science/Discovery/or History channel or whatever with a show about cars.

Have Conan do a skit show with no BS interviewing on Comedy Central.

And I will be happy.

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #151 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:38:36 PM »

yessss

quotes are awesome but full articles of schadenfreude are DELICIOUS

I hope Leno walks if only for the "how to kill a 50-year brand in 48-hours" hilarity

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #152 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:40:37 PM »

Conan, Leno quit and Fallon becomes the host of The Tonight Show. Carson Daly still stuck with Last Call, though.

Himu · « **Reply #153 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:42:34 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 12, 2010, 07:38:36 PM

yessss

quotes are awesome but full articles of schadenfreude are DELICIOUS

I hope Leno walks if only for the "how to kill a 50-year brand in 48-hours" hilarity

It NEEDS to happen so NBC can become even bigger laughing stocks.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #154 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:43:15 PM »

WELCOME TO THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH RYAN SEACREST

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #155 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:44:15 PM »

Quote from: The Fake Shemp on January 12, 2010, 07:43:15 PM

WELCOME TO THE TONIGHT SHOW WITH RYAN SEACREST

Oh god, the innumerable amount of awesome Soup clips that would result in...

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #156 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:45:18 PM »

"Let's host this thing."

Himu · « **Reply #157 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:46:24 PM »

[youtube=560,345]A98_-EeXS_I[/youtube]

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #158 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:47:26 PM »

that's the THIRD TIME someone has posted that video in this thread

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #159 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:48:01 PM »

Wow, I didn't anticipate Conan actually fighting to keep The Tonight Show in its original spot. I actually like this turn of events even better. I'm totally Team Coco.

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 12, 2010, 07:45:18 PM

(Image removed from quote.)

"Let's host this thing."

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #160 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:48:21 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 12, 2010, 07:47:26 PM

that's the THIRD TIME someone has posted that video in this thread

No, that one is actually brand new.

Himu · « **Reply #161 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:52:00 PM »

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 12, 2010, 07:47:26 PM

that's the THIRD TIME someone has posted that video in this thread

No, it's new dude.

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #162 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:52:16 PM »

His (Fallon) show has improved dramatically since he started, I feel. Dude is still woefully unfunny, but he has a great crew of writers and he has the second best house band of the bunch.

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #163 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:52:35 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 12, 2010, 07:46:24 PM

[youtube=560,345]A98_-EeXS_I[/youtube]

brawndolicious · « **Reply #164 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:52:44 PM »

Quote from: dcharlie on January 12, 2010, 07:50:47 PM

I ask the world : Why is Jimmy Fallon alive... and getting paid as well?!

He probably has compromising pictures of Tina Fey.

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #165 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:54:35 PM »

Fallon is getting better, and I dig some of the experimental stuff he tries out in that slot - but not enough to be a regular viewer. I just wait until a funny bit hits YouTube.

I'm looking forward to THE TONIGHT SHOW hosted by SHIA LeBOUF!

BlueTsunami · « **Reply #166 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:55:25 PM »

The running Carson Daily swipes are hilarious

Letterman: The difference between not having a show and having a show at 1:30 *places pointer finger and thumb really close together*

Howard Alan Treesong · « **Reply #167 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:55:45 PM »

Quote from: Himuro on January 12, 2010, 07:52:00 PM

Quote from: Synthesizer Patel on January 12, 2010, 07:47:26 PM
that's the THIRD TIME someone has posted that video in this thread

No, it's new dude.

oh, sorry :'(
it's exactly 5:01 like the other one!

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #168 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:57:39 PM »

I wasn't aware Letterman hated Daly so much

Himu · « **Reply #169 on:** January 12, 2010, 07:59:23 PM »

Quote from: Harry Lime on January 12, 2010, 07:52:35 PM

Quote from: Himuro on January 12, 2010, 07:46:24 PM
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@ Carson Daily

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #170 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:00:40 PM »

dave comes off like a hypocrite by bagging on the little guy who's never wronged him in any way

i still laughed

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #171 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:00:54 PM »

jesus this dude from GAF is just moronic:

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I'm loving the internet rage at all this.

Leno show gets canceled even though his ratings were good & expected from the network. Is reduced from an hour to a half hour AND moved back from primetime to 11:35.
While Conan gets pushed back only half an hour & gets Leno as his direct lead-in to help his massive sagging ratings & he is the one screwed out of this situation?

I'll say it here since this is becoming the official thread, but Conan is the douche bag for putting Leno in the current situation.
Now Leno has to either accept the position of Tonight Show host & look like an opportunist, taking advantage of Conan leaving or decline & endanger his entire show & career.

Fucking dick move.

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #172 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:01:23 PM »

why are you so invested in this, scarfy

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #173 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:02:01 PM »

I had a beautiful weekend with Conan once :'(

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #174 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:02:16 PM »

I think Eel and I should start manufacturing "TEAM LENO" and "TEAM CONAN" shirts. We'll make a fresh mint!

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #175 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:04:16 PM »

they should be like those old 70s iron-ons, with plenty of glitter

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #176 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:04:35 PM »

Eel O'Brian · « **Reply #177 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:05:48 PM »

get jinfash on the designs, stat

TakingBackSunday · « **Reply #178 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:06:00 PM »

The Fake Shemp · « **Reply #179 on:** January 12, 2010, 08:06:16 PM »

And don't forget to "gay it up", Jinfash!

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Author Topic: Conan's career is over, Leno returns to his rightful throne as King of Late Nite (Read 126961 times)