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05-29-2009, 11:11 AM
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Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
I do like Jay Leno and certainly understand why NBC is hyping his last week in late night to death: One to get big ratings, and two to promote his new prime time gig. With that said, I think any comparisons to Carson's last week are crazy.
When Carson left his show, it was to leave TV/show business for good; it was a true retirement. He was a private, enigmatic figure and was rarely seen in public afterwards. There were some Carson sightings at various tennis events, but I can't recall him making any appearances on TV after his retirement. His fans knew this was to be the case prior to his last week, which made the final shows all the more emotional for everyone -- including his guests. Leno is a different story completely. Not only is he not retiring, but he's going to be even more visible with his new prime time slot. I assume he'll have many of the same guests and routines. Again, I've always liked Leno. I saw him do stand up in New York before he was well known -- and he was great. I also appreciate all the work he does for community service (like his recent free appearances in Ohio). But for those who never saw Carson, he is not Carson and it's pretty ridiculous to compare their final days in the Tonight Show slot (again, realizing that it's all about promotion and hype). |
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05-29-2009, 11:29 AM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
Completely agree pasquali! Though I never got in to Jay as a host after Carson's departure. It just didn't feel right any more.
I do believe this is the worst Late Night debacle of all time!
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05-29-2009, 01:31 PM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
What happens if Prime Time Jay and Tonight Show with Conan flops? Will they fire Conan and put Jay back on the Tonight Show?
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05-29-2009, 02:02 PM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
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05-29-2009, 02:04 PM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
I don't think they'll sit through the poor ratings Conan had when he started Late Night. Not that I think that will happen, I'm just curious what the reaction would be if it did.
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05-29-2009, 09:37 PM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
I'm looking forward to George Lopez' new late-night talk show this fall.
I only watch any of the others if there's a guest on I really, really like. |
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05-30-2009, 06:47 AM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
Carson was the man. Always was and always will be.
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05-30-2009, 08:54 AM
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I think Jay will flop (a daily show on primetime is pure suicide), but Conan will be okay.
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05-30-2009, 05:30 PM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
Conan has a rabid fanbase that Jay has never really enjoyed.
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05-30-2009, 09:24 PM
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Re: Leno's good-bye versus Carson's
Carson Daly retired?
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