NBC execs are really making a mistake here. I know Jay's ratings were decent when they turned The Tonight Show over to Conan, but those of us who've even bothered to watch The Jay Leno Show know one thing for sure... it sucks. He's just not funny anymore. And for some reason his interviewing technique goes down the drain when he doesn't have a desk in front of him. For whatever reason, NBC has decided that instead of sending Jay out to pasture, they're going to cut Conan loose - a host who clearly has more of a future drawing an audience than a 59-year-old who makes jokes about Peter Pan.
While Jay may be able to regain his audience when he steps back in as host of The Tonight Show in March, it's doubtful that this solution is a good long term strategy. Conan is bound to get an offer elsewhere, whether it be FOX or a different network. And Coco's fans (myself included) love him. Given some time to settle in, he'll be sure to draw a solid following as a late-night host - just as he did in his 12:30 slot.
Either way, myself and others like me are sure to tune out when Jay takes over The Tonight Show again. I'll keep the TV off until J-Fal comes on. And hopefully Conan will be back with a show in the coming months so there will be something to watch at 11:30 besides two old men doing bits that would go over well in a retirement home:
While Jay may be able to regain his audience when he steps back in as host of The Tonight Show in March, it's doubtful that this solution is a good long term strategy. Conan is bound to get an offer elsewhere, whether it be FOX or a different network. And Coco's fans (myself included) love him. Given some time to settle in, he'll be sure to draw a solid following as a late-night host - just as he did in his 12:30 slot.Either way, myself and others like me are sure to tune out when Jay takes over The Tonight Show again. I'll keep the TV off until J-Fal comes on. And hopefully Conan will be back with a show in the coming months so there will be something to watch at 11:30 besides two old men doing bits that would go over well in a retirement home:
Still awake? Yeah, I didn't think so. If anything good comes from this, maybe returning Jay to his 11:30 post will help people get some sleep. Sorry Jimmy...
....but to be honest, there may not be much of a future in this whole "late-night show" thing anyway.
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