Conan or Leno?

Starscream · 01-15-2010, 02:30 PM

Which team are you on? Either way, NBC looks ridiculous over this whole debacle. Conan needed more time IMHO. Conan lost the older audience, but the younger generations love him and would grow old with him if NBC had given him the opportunity. Whether you like him or hate him, I hope we can all agree, "Shame on NBC".

jmsremax · 01-15-2010, 02:32 PM

Conan!

Shame on NBC for moving him and his crew out there and within months do this to him. Leno should stick to collecting cars and let Conan get his chance in the spot light IMO. Go Brookline, MA!

St. Lou Stu · 01-15-2010, 02:36 PM

They both suck.
Johnny re-runs would probably get higher ratings.

AD720 · 01-15-2010, 02:37 PM

Tripp · 01-15-2010, 02:39 PM

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01-15-2010, 02:47 PM

I'd take either one.

What amazes me is the Letterman crap that got old back in the 80's...but is STILL on TV.

replicant_argent · 01-15-2010, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by tobii3

I'd take either one.

What amazes me is the Letterman crap that got old back in the 80's...but is STILL on TV.

Tobii, I don't think they had TV back when you were a kid in the 1880's, now quit talkin' out yer arse, old man.

MajorCaptSilly · 01-15-2010, 02:47 PM

I like Conan's humor more than Jay's. I think they're both fighting for survival and Jay has the upper hand. I hear NMC is playing hardball with Conan and saying if hey doesn't take the 12:05 spot, he can't have a show anywhere for 3 1/2 years. That would suck for him but mostly for his crew.

MCS

Starscream · 01-15-2010, 02:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MajorCaptSilly

I like Conan's humor more than Jay's. I think they're both fighting for survival and Jay has the upper hand. I hear NMC is playing hardball with Conan and saying if hey doesn't take the 12:05 spot, he can't have a show anywhere for 3 1/2 years. That would suck for him but mostly for his crew.

MCS

That would suck for all parties involved. Conan has enough money to survive for that long, but Andy Richter, the band, the writers, and all the others who relocated to CA from NY for seven months of work will be screwed big time...

Some people say Conan's ego is responsible, but I think he's telling the truth when he wants to save the institution that is The Tonight Show. But I will no longer watch it when he leaves.

Also, is Jay the real reason behind this? All signs point to yes, but I haven't heard anything official about it being about him. I know he has some bigger role within the ranks of NBC, so I would assume it to be true.

Starscream · 01-15-2010, 02:38 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

They both suck.
Johnny re-runs would probably get higher ratings.

There's some truth to the Johnny reruns! I wish I could see them again, as I was too young to stay up that late when Carson was on.

marge796 · 01-15-2010, 02:39 PM

Letterman rocks the late night!!!

Now be nice

Chris.....

G G · 01-15-2010, 03:21 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

They both suck.
Johnny re-runs would probably get higher ratings.

uh I kinda have to agree with ya.

captain53 · 01-15-2010, 04:07 PM

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Originally Posted by St. Lou Stu

They both suck.
Johnny re-runs would probably get higher ratings.

Kreth · 01-15-2010, 03:01 PM

Not only the late night mess, but NBC has to backfill all that prime time space that they wasted on the suckfest that is Leno's "variety" show.
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elderboy02 · 01-15-2010, 03:05 PM

My order:

1) Jimmy Kimmel
2) Conan
3) Letterman

Leno sucks.

muhren · 01-15-2010, 03:37 PM

I really dug Conan on Late Night, but his Tonight Show lost some edge...or something...it's still funny, I just remember watching it and LMAO! I never watched Leno. I caught the earlier show a few times. He seems to have better report with the celebrities.

jmsremax · 01-15-2010, 03:38 PM

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Originally Posted by muhren

I really dug Conan on Late Night, but his Tonight Show lost some edge...or something...it's still funny, I just remember watching it and LMAO! I never watched Leno. I caught the earlier show a few times. He seems to have better report with the celebrities.

It might have something to do with his time slot. After midnight he might be able to get away more vulgar words or topics that he can't at his current time slot.

Starscream · 01-15-2010, 03:57 PM

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Originally Posted by illinoishoosier

NBC's affiliates were screaming about the poor ratings leading into their local news. They threatened to stop airing the Leno's show, unless NBC changed it.

I doubt this is a "Jay" move. It's more of an NBC trying to save a buck, which they did, at the expense of two funny guys careers.

But the affiliates were complaining about Jay, not Conan. If they took his show away, then he would have to go somewhere. He could have retired like he was supposed to do...

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Originally Posted by jmsremax

It might have something to do with his time slot. After midnight he might be able to get away more vulgar words or topics that he can't at his current time slot.

I miss Conan on The Late Show.

icehog3 · 01-15-2010, 04:02 PM

I don't think Leno is funny in the least.

mithrilG60 · 01-15-2010, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by icehog3

I don't think Leno is funny in the least.

I don't think either of them are particularly funny, I'm betting that this will be the beginning of the ultimate decline and death of the late night talk show. Honestly they're all pretty boring and repetitive. The format was fine when Johnny Carson was hosting because there wasn't much else to compare it to, now almost 2 decades on since he left and the format hasn't really evolved? Meh.

If I'm going to watch late night TV it'll be something that's actually entertaining and somewhat relevant to current events like The Daily Show and The Cobert Report.

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Starscream Knowhutimean, Vern? Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Andy Location: In a little town somewhere in the USA Posts: 10,237 Trading: (4)	Conan or Leno? Which team are you on? Either way, NBC looks ridiculous over this whole debacle. Conan needed more time IMHO. Conan lost the older audience, but the younger generations love him and would grow old with him if NBC had given him the opportunity. Whether you like him or hate him, I hope we can all agree, "Shame on NBC". __________________ Insert quote here.

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jmsremax Yet another Masshole Join Date: Nov 2009 First Name: Jon Location: MA Posts: 1,245 Trading: (19)	Re: Conan or Leno? Conan! Shame on NBC for moving him and his crew out there and within months do this to him. Leno should stick to collecting cars and let Conan get his chance in the spot light IMO. Go Brookline, MA!

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muhren The Cigar Artist Join Date: Sep 2009 First Name: Mike Location: Ohio Posts: 1,268 Trading: (43)	Re: Conan or Leno? I really dug Conan on Late Night, but his Tonight Show lost some edge...or something...it's still funny, I just remember watching it and LMAO! I never watched Leno. I caught the earlier show a few times. He seems to have better report with the celebrities.

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