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zhon44622
Posts: 226
Jan 7, 2010 9:06pm
Just a thought -
Networks were unhappy because of their local news getting low viewership. Fox is currently the only major network that throws to local news at 10, so perhaps they will let the local news go at 10. Leno 10:30 - 11:30, Conan 11:30-12:30 (or vice versa)
Networks were unhappy because of their local news getting low viewership. Fox is currently the only major network that throws to local news at 10, so perhaps they will let the local news go at 10. Leno 10:30 - 11:30, Conan 11:30-12:30 (or vice versa)
gerb131
Posts: 9,932
Jan 7, 2010 9:17pm
Good call. I sometimes can't make it til 1130 and prefer the 10 news.zhon44622 wrote: Just a thought -
Networks were unhappy because of their local news getting low viewership. Fox is currently the only major network that throws to local news at 10, so perhaps they will let the local news go at 10. Leno 10:30 - 11:30, Conan 11:30-12:30 (or vice versa)
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Jan 7, 2010 9:40pm
Very interesting thought. But I think Leno is failing because his show just isn't good. People liked him at 11:30 but they just don't like the new format. Same kind of applies for lots of fans of Conan.zhon44622 wrote: Just a thought -
Networks were unhappy because of their local news getting low viewership. Fox is currently the only major network that throws to local news at 10, so perhaps they will let the local news go at 10. Leno 10:30 - 11:30, Conan 11:30-12:30 (or vice versa)
Also, where would Conan go? ABC would be the only option, assuming they would axe or bump Nightline and Jimmy Kimmel. Most money for Conan would probably be Late Night and I don't know why he couldn't go back. Eventually Conan's Late Night audience gets older and then maybe he can successfully draw at the 11:30 time slot.
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zhon44622
Posts: 226
Jan 7, 2010 9:54pm
I would also assume that both shows would be reformatted back to what worked for them in the past - they have till the olympics end to figure it out. The statement NBC made was quite vague but does not state that Leno will be at the 11:30 slot.gut wrote:Very interesting thought. But I think Leno is failing because his show just isn't good. People liked him at 11:30 but they just don't like the new format. Same kind of applies for lots of fans of Conan.zhon44622 wrote: Just a thought -
Networks were unhappy because of their local news getting low viewership. Fox is currently the only major network that throws to local news at 10, so perhaps they will let the local news go at 10. Leno 10:30 - 11:30, Conan 11:30-12:30 (or vice versa)
Also, where would Conan go? ABC would be the only option, assuming they would axe or bump Nightline and Jimmy Kimmel. Most money for Conan would probably be Late Night and I don't know why he couldn't go back. Eventually Conan's Late Night audience gets older and then maybe he can successfully draw at the 11:30 time slot.
Part of Conans problem is that he left alot of his writers and staff back in NYC.
End of Line
Posts: 6,867
Jan 7, 2010 10:30pm
Leno at 11:30
Conan at 12:30 (his humor is more suited for that time slot)
Carson at 1:30
Conan at 12:30 (his humor is more suited for that time slot)
Carson at 1:30
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zhon44622
Posts: 226
Jan 7, 2010 11:30pm
Leno 1135
Conan 1205
Fallon 105
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/07/nbc-shakeup-jay-leno-to-g_n_415199.html
Conan 1205
Fallon 105
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/01/07/nbc-shakeup-jay-leno-to-g_n_415199.html
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ZombieKiller
Posts: 817
Jan 8, 2010 2:19am
I just read on TMZ that they told Conan to accept Leno going to 11:35 or get out.
This is complete bullshit. Leno needs to leave and never come back.
This is complete bullshit. Leno needs to leave and never come back.
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Jan 8, 2010 2:54am
Conan is getting shafted, but I'm sure his contract calls for comforting compensation.
Both shows stink, so I don't have a horse in this race.
Was even reported on the local news, so there must be a lot of truth to this rumor. Still, would have to be tough for Conan to get sent back to the minors. Then again, he could be laughing all the way to the bank.
But if I had made the money those guys have, I'd be content to retire to something that's much less hours and relax a bit.
Both shows stink, so I don't have a horse in this race.
Was even reported on the local news, so there must be a lot of truth to this rumor. Still, would have to be tough for Conan to get sent back to the minors. Then again, he could be laughing all the way to the bank.
But if I had made the money those guys have, I'd be content to retire to something that's much less hours and relax a bit.
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Foul Tip
Posts: 113
Jan 8, 2010 3:58am
You want to see a funny Irish guy? Watch Brian Kelly coach Notre Dame.
hoops23
Posts: 15,696
Jan 8, 2010 5:51am
I don't get why people say Conan is failing because his humor isn't suited for 11:30?
I don't know about you, but I have the same sense of humor at 11:30 as I do 12:30... smh..
I don't know about you, but I have the same sense of humor at 11:30 as I do 12:30... smh..
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noreply66
Posts: 466
Jan 8, 2010 7:46am
What a mix up
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wkfan
Posts: 1,641
Jan 8, 2010 8:32am
Can what O'Brien does actually be called comedy? For me there is one essential ingredient missing from his schtick to be called comedy.......the 'funny' part.
He, and his show, are awful.
He, and his show, are awful.
pmoney25
Posts: 1,787
Jan 8, 2010 8:41am
The only thing I find funny is that people watch Jay Leno, this clown has never and will never be funny, the only funny part of his show was the Jaywalking bit and that had nothing to do with him.
I hate Jay Leno, I would love to just punch him in his giant head
I hate Jay Leno, I would love to just punch him in his giant head
McFly1955
Posts: 1,441
Jan 8, 2010 9:34am
Conan is a genius, 10x better than Leno's show, in my opinion.
atomica600
Posts: 242
Jan 8, 2010 10:30am
^^^^
Agreed with both of the previous posters. I really never found Leno funny. Seems too fake, or like he is trying to hard. When he was on at 11:30, I always watched Letterman. Now that Conan is on at 11:30, I always watch him. Problems is that at 11:30, we aren't seeing the Masturbating Bear and Pimpbot anymore!
Agreed with both of the previous posters. I really never found Leno funny. Seems too fake, or like he is trying to hard. When he was on at 11:30, I always watched Letterman. Now that Conan is on at 11:30, I always watch him. Problems is that at 11:30, we aren't seeing the Masturbating Bear and Pimpbot anymore!
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WebFire
Posts: 14,779
Jan 8, 2010 10:55am
Conan is funny. Some people just don't appreciate his style of comedy/funny.McFly1955 wrote: Conan is a genius, 10x better than Leno's show, in my opinion.
I think Letterman is unfunny. I'd rather watch Jay.
ohiotiger33
Posts: 1,500
Jan 8, 2010 11:41am
Conan is a comedic genius. His writing on the Simpsons and SNL proved to be some of the best comedy writing in the last 20 years.
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Swamp Fox
Posts: 2,218
Jan 8, 2010 2:00pm
Compared to what? I'm reading quite a bit now about how it will be ok if Conan is forced out because he will be well compensated. This sounds a little like Charlie Weis, doesn't it? He's not very funny but very expensive. It used to be that you got what you paid for. Not so much anymore...
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gut
Posts: 15,058
Jan 8, 2010 2:22pm
Conan was funny but whether it's lack of writers, the new format, or time his show has lost a lot. I always thought Leno's monologue and other stuff like Jaywalking and Headlines was good, but he's suffered as well on the new show.
Whatever the reason, the change didn't work for them or for NBC. But to say the guys aren't talented or funny is grossly off base.
Whatever the reason, the change didn't work for them or for NBC. But to say the guys aren't talented or funny is grossly off base.
killer_ewok
Posts: 11,379
Jan 10, 2010 1:38pm
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Be Nice
Posts: 1,120
Jan 10, 2010 1:41pm
yea know, I've tried to watch Jay, but his chin keeps gett'in in the way. It's just to annoying and very hard to concentrate. Conan....I've had a better time watching water drip from my sink.