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muttley
09/13/09, 08:07 PM
Stoked.
IAmNietzche
09/13/09, 08:22 PM
Isn't he dead yet?
Greg.Kushlan
09/13/09, 08:31 PM
Why does he deserve a TV show? I'd rather watch Jimmy Fallon.
Hockeywall
09/13/09, 09:13 PM
Back tomorrow night I'm assuming? Haven't been keeping track...
TEAMRAMROD
09/13/09, 09:14 PM
I don't understand all of the Leno hate. :shrug:
muttley
09/13/09, 09:16 PM
Me either. And yes, it starts tomorrow night.
GoodTimes
09/13/09, 09:30 PM
maybe if I were in my sixties I'd be stoked
bladerdude360
09/13/09, 09:30 PM
His jokes during the Bears/Packers game (I think at a halftime interview) were awful haha.
fake empire
09/13/09, 10:34 PM
I don't understand all of the Leno hate. :shrug:
It's lazy, safe comedy
whoaisame
09/13/09, 10:58 PM
I love Leno, pumped for this
thatwasamoment
09/14/09, 12:55 AM
Leno > 11:35 Conan
Leno < 12:35 Conan
muttley
09/14/09, 01:01 AM
I'm going to guess that the opening round of applause will last one minute and fifty-four seconds. Granted, I forgot how long Conan's was.
LamarVannoy
09/14/09, 04:25 AM
I'd take Leno over Fallon any day.
Jaimehere
09/14/09, 04:39 AM
Leno and Conan=late night talk show hosts that don't suck
Jimmy Kimmel is ok... sometimes
TurbulentCo
09/14/09, 06:44 AM
Yeah letterman sucks
Yellowcard2006
09/14/09, 08:50 AM
I'm stoked to see it.
Leno is for people who aren't smart enough to get Letterman's jokes.
nlcentralchamps
09/14/09, 09:44 AM
I love Jay Leno, but damn if they haven't advertised enough.
WordzandDreamz
09/14/09, 09:57 AM
Leno is for people who aren't smart enough to get Letterman's jokes.
:appl:
classys
09/14/09, 10:03 AM
:appl:
Couldn't have said it better
Sventhegreat
09/14/09, 10:10 AM
Why does he deserve a TV show? I'd rather watch Jimmy Fallon.
Jimmy Fallon is possibly the worst tv show host in the history of man.
Greg.Kushlan
09/14/09, 10:15 AM
Jimmy Fallon is possibly the worst tv show host in the history of man.
I'd watch him over Leno though.
Sventhegreat
09/14/09, 10:20 AM
I'd watch him over Leno though.
Really? See I don't really like Leno very much, but definitely over Fallon. I've watched his show a few times and I just feel so awkward listening to his awful jokes; along with his overall presentation of the show.
fake empire
09/14/09, 10:23 AM
Fallon is way better than Leno. The only one worse than Leno is MAYBE Craig Ferguson. I'd even take Carson Daly over Leno.
jmirand1
09/14/09, 10:36 AM
You have to remember that late night talk show hosts rely on staff writers for the vast majority of their material. Jay Leno has an awesome presence as a host and interviewer, but the ultimate quality of his new show will depend on the backstage talent.
Fallon blows, Leno blows more. Craig Ferguson is great.
jwicklun
09/14/09, 10:57 AM
Leno isn't that bad, but sucks compared to Conan and Letterman
straylight70x7
09/14/09, 11:24 AM
Conan > Letterman > Fallon >>>>>>>> Leno. Leno is just weak comedy. Plus he steals so much stuff.
I thought this started tonight? Weird.
I would rank them:
Conan>Leno>Kimmel>Ferguson>Letterman>>>>>>Fallon.
thiswokendream
09/14/09, 11:48 AM
Conan > Letterman > Fallon >>>>>>>> Leno. Leno is just weak comedy. Plus he steals so much stuff.
I'm clicking the "like" button on the second half of your comment. I don't hate Jay's show but he has stolen many skits, segments, and monologues over the years. I like Conan and Fallon for the fact that they do things a little differently and I like Letterman because he has a late night show for the intelligent mind.
muttley
09/14/09, 11:54 AM
I'd say Conan = Leno > Fallon = Letterman
Bob Payne
09/14/09, 12:03 PM
I hate Leno with a militant fervor. I wish he would be killed with the power of a thousand suns. I know it sounds harsh, but god just doesn't want him to live.
andrewshungry
09/14/09, 12:10 PM
oh god, this starts tonight?
conan >>> fallon > kimmel >>>>>>>>>> letterman = leno > ferguson
andrewshungry
09/14/09, 12:11 PM
what's with all the jimmy fallon hate? he's a good host
FallOutBoyPunch
09/14/09, 01:18 PM
I would only watch for Headlines.
Poe-tryGirl
09/14/09, 01:19 PM
I'll watch it. It really can't hurt.
last light
09/14/09, 01:35 PM
I'm not super into Jay Leno or anything, but I still think this is a great move by NBC and at 10pm on most nights I'm usually in search of something to watch so I will most likely just put this on.
muttley
09/14/09, 01:59 PM
what's with all the jimmy fallon hate? he's a good host
What's with all of the Jimmy Fallon love? My thread expectations were way the fuck off.
Shatter_Glass
09/14/09, 02:25 PM
It's lazy, safe comedy
yeah. christmas is over rated too.
I'll be there, I'm curious
Shatter_Glass
09/14/09, 02:27 PM
ps. Kimmel owns all.
muttley
09/14/09, 04:18 PM
I've never watched Kimmel so I have no opinion. And I'll say it, Fallon is good at times, but there's no way he's better than Leno.
Jimmy Fallon is possibly the worst tv show host in the history of man.He's actually gotten a lot better lately.
jwicklun
09/14/09, 05:06 PM
He's actually gotten a lot better lately.
his monologues are god awful though
whoaisame
09/14/09, 05:07 PM
Cant wait to see Kanye on here tonight apologizing like a little bitch.
mrnegativezero
09/14/09, 05:11 PM
^ That may be the only reason to watch.
Throwing in my two cents, I like Jay sometimes, but really, why didn't he just quit?
jay_klinkhammer
09/14/09, 05:25 PM
To me, Leno is just lame because he is the safe guy.
People that love him remind me of people that just blindly listen to most music on mainstream radio.
Nick Le
09/14/09, 05:48 PM
I went to a test taping of this last week and they had Selma Blair on it. I don't know if they'll ever air it, but it was really funny and better than I expected. Hopefully the show turns out like that.
whoaisame
09/14/09, 07:19 PM
Car Wash thing was laaaaame.
Car wash skit was terrible. Where's Headlines?
But the Obama interview made me laugh.
i2ockbotm
09/14/09, 07:43 PM
Did his new show steal any bits yet?
poppa Q
09/14/09, 07:47 PM
And a hell of an applause for Ye.
TEAMRAMROD
09/14/09, 07:47 PM
Well that was awkward.
Mirrorsandfevers
09/14/09, 07:47 PM
That Kanye interview was a lot better than his previous apology.
onetwentyseven
09/14/09, 07:50 PM
That Kanye interview was a lot better than his previous apology.
came to say this, though i still dont have sympathy for the little "almost crying" episode there.
i do love this song/album though, hard to deny hahaha
whoaisame
09/14/09, 07:51 PM
Honestly, he did a shitty thing last night, but I feel so bad for the dude when it comes to his mom. He said he talked to Taylors mom last night and I'm sure she probably said the same thing to him that Jay just did "What would your mom think of what you did?", that must have killed him.
Seriously, was he not aware that he'd get a hell of a lot of backlash for what he did? Did he think it was a good idea at the time? I feel bad that he lost his mom, but he should have known better and I really don't feel bad for him right now.
WhoSaidThat?
09/14/09, 07:57 PM
Well that was awkward.
Well, he was quite flustered. :shrug:
WordzandDreamz
09/14/09, 07:57 PM
Seriously, was he not aware that he'd get a hell of a lot of backlash for what he did? Did he think it was a good idea at the time?
1. Probably not.
2. Probably
he was SMASHED on henn. of course he did something stupid and thought it was a good idea.
1. Probably not.
2. Probably
he was SMASHED on henn. of course he did something stupid and thought it was a good idea.
I really don't think that's a good excuse. Maybe he shouldn't have drank so much in the first place. Being drunk alone doesn't make someone do something that crazy.
WordzandDreamz
09/14/09, 08:01 PM
I really don't think that's a good excuse. Maybe he shouldn't have drank so much in the first place. Being drunk alone doesn't make someone do something that crazy.
I never said it was an excuse. just a fact. and yes, being drunk alone does make you do something that crazy. how about getting behind the wheel of a car?
WarpSpeedChewy
09/14/09, 08:05 PM
I thought Kanye's apologie was a step in the right direction. Doesn't excuse what he did but it's always good to see someone becomes less arrogant in that way. He seem genuinely regretful. People have done far worse.
I never said it was an excuse. just a fact. and yes, being drunk alone does make you do something that crazy. how about getting behind the wheel of a car?
No, you kind of already have to be somewhat of a dumbass to do something like that. And I'm sure everyone knows that Kanye is an egotistcal douche who thinks he can get away with pulling shit like that. Alcohol certainly isn't the only thing to blame here. I remember reading a quote where he said he was going to do the same thing when the Dixie Chicks won over Gnarls Barkely in '07. He clearly already had it in him. So yeah, by saying you think alcohol alone is enough to make someone do something that crazy, it seems like you're using the alcohol as an excuse.
ericsounds41
09/14/09, 08:05 PM
Just got done watching.. I enjoyed it.. For me it's still Conan first, and then Leno. I'll keep watching though definitely.
gilatron5000
09/14/09, 08:06 PM
Jimmy Fallon is possibly the worst tv show host in the history of man.You must not remember The Magic Hour.
TEAMRAMROD
09/14/09, 08:10 PM
Are we really saying drunk driving and drunk- going onstage is on the same level?
Are we really saying drunk driving and drunk- going onstage is on the same level?
I guess so.
TEAMRAMROD
09/14/09, 08:15 PM
I guess so.
Because that makes perfect sense.
That was definitely a step in the right direction.
Because that makes perfect sense.
Complete and utter sense.
TEAMRAMROD
09/14/09, 08:18 PM
Complete and utter sense.
I don't understand why people feel the need to defend Kanye. It's not like this is the first time he's done something completely asinine.
williek311
09/14/09, 08:24 PM
Would've laughed if Jay or Kevin cut off that mother fucker in the middle of his interview.
poppa Q
09/14/09, 08:24 PM
I wish Kanye would just channel all of that shit into his music. Take a step out of the limelight for fifteen seconds and let his music do the talking.
I don't understand why people feel the need to defend Kanye. It's not like this is the first time he's done something completely asinine.
I've actually spoken to a few people that either defend him or think the whole thing was staged. I really don't understand why people wouldn't just defend the actual victim of the whole situation. I mean, I don't really care for Taylor Swift at all and I think she's totally overrated, but I still felt really bad for her.
whoaisame
09/14/09, 08:39 PM
Know who I feel bad for most? Conan O'brien.
The dude works his way up and finally gets to host The Tonight Show, but they have completely diminished the prestige of hosting it now because Jay isnt gone, he just moved up an hour. So its pretty much the same way its always been. Lame.
i like Leno. he's just a more down to earth and likable guy than Letterman is. Conan is definitely the balls though. the dude is just great.
Letterman just reminds me of one of those ultra douche celebrities like Tim Robbins. just an arrogant prick.
poppa Q
09/14/09, 08:49 PM
I've actually spoken to a few people that either defend him or think the whole thing was staged. I really don't understand why people wouldn't just defend the actual victim of the whole situation. I mean, I don't really care for Taylor Swift at all and I think she's totally overrated, but I still felt really bad for her.
"Victim"? Let's not blow this out of proportion here.
Know who I feel bad for most? Conan O'brien.
The dude works his way up and finally gets to host The Tonight Show, but they have completely diminished the prestige of hosting it now because Jay isnt gone, he just moved up an hour. So its pretty much the same way its always been. Lame.
yeah, NBC uses the excuse that Leno's new show isn't a late nite program.
but on the bright side, Conan is on an hour earlier and getting more a-list celebrities than ever before.
"Victim"? Let's not blow this out of proportion here.
I definitely think she was a victim of his ego, for sure. It doesn't have to be a terribly dire situation for her to be a victim.
gilatron5000
09/14/09, 08:57 PM
Would've laughed if Jay or Kevin cut off that mother fucker in the middle of his interview.Taylor.
poppa Q
09/14/09, 08:59 PM
I guess. I just find it really weird that so many more people have been in an uproar about this situation than when Chris Brown physically assaulted Rihanna.
I guess. I just find it really weird that so many more people have been in an uproar about this situation than when Chris Brown physically assaulted Rihanna.
I think it's because it all unfolded live, right before everyone's eyes. I'm not saying it's right, but people tend to react more to things they've actually witnessed.
Car wash skit was terrible. Where's Headlines?
But the Obama interview made me laugh.
Did you WATCH the show? Headlines were there...Car was skit was hella funny. The Dan Band is hilarious.
I guess. I just find it really weird that so many more people have been in an uproar about this situation than when Chris Brown physically assaulted Rihanna.
Apple...meet orange.
poppa Q
09/14/09, 09:08 PM
I think it's because it all unfolded live, right before everyone's eyes. I'm not saying it's right, but people tend to react more to things they've actually witnessed.
That is a logical explanation.
poppa Q
09/14/09, 09:09 PM
Apple...meet orange.
The public's reaction to a male singer's assault of a female singer.
The public's reaction to a male singer's interruption of a female singer.
More like: honeycut...meet gala.
The public's reaction to a male singer's assault of a female singer.
The public's reaction to a male singer's interruption of a female singer.
More like: honeycut...meet gala.
Yes...a felony assault and a jackass stunt.
Either way, I don't see why anyone's outraged. Media-whore robs talentless hack of her sunshine moment at a faux-gala for a discredited channel.
poppa Q
09/14/09, 09:15 PM
Yes...a felony assault and a jackass stunt.
That's kinda my point sir. There was little public outcry to felony assault compared to the jeers a jackass' stunt.
Either way, I don't see why anyone's outraged. Media-whore robs talentless hack of her sunshine moment at a faux-gala for a discredited channel.
Pretty much, lol.
mrnegativezero
09/14/09, 09:21 PM
Know who I feel bad for most? Conan O'brien.
The dude works his way up and finally gets to host The Tonight Show, but they have completely diminished the prestige of hosting it now because Jay isnt gone, he just moved up an hour. So its pretty much the same way its always been. Lame.
That's partially why I got pissed when I heard Jay wasn't leaving for good.
That's kinda my point sir. There was little public outcry to felony assault compared to the jeers a jackass' stunt
I can't speak for most...but I didn't even know who Chris Brown or Rhiannah were until their incident.
While, thanks to his ego, most people know who Kanye is. Could explain the lack of outrage. :shrug:
That's partially why I got pissed when I heard Jay wasn't leaving for good.
Seems to me they cater to completely different audiences, so I don't think Conan's going to miss out on any viewers he wasn't already going to miss out on anyway.
mrnegativezero
09/14/09, 09:24 PM
Seems to me they cater to completely different audiences, so I don't think Conan's going to miss out on any viewers he wasn't already going to miss out on anyway.
Valid point.
muttley
09/14/09, 09:57 PM
I love Headlines.
whoaisame
09/14/09, 11:02 PM
Seems to me they cater to completely different audiences, so I don't think Conan's going to miss out on any viewers he wasn't already going to miss out on anyway.
Yea, but I was referring more to the fact that it is supposed to be an honor and privilege to host The Tonight Show and now I feel like that has been tarnished.
Did you WATCH the show? Headlines were there...Car was skit was hella funny. The Dan Band is hilarious.
Did you SEE the time that I posted that? :P
UntilItKillsYou
09/15/09, 12:40 AM
Fallon blows, Leno blows more. Craig Ferguson is great.
this
thursday727
09/15/09, 05:51 AM
Know who I feel bad for most? Conan O'brien.
The dude works his way up and finally gets to host The Tonight Show, but they have completely diminished the prestige of hosting it now because Jay isnt gone, he just moved up an hour. So its pretty much the same way its always been. Lame.
not only is it the same lineup as before , now Conan can't be as funny as he used to be,
popdisaster00
09/15/09, 06:27 AM
So, I missed this...can anyone give me the general consensus? Funny / not funny?
UntilItKillsYou
09/15/09, 07:00 AM
So, I missed this...can anyone give me the general consensus? Funny / not funny?
it was ok. Its on Hulu if you want to watch the whole thing.
popdisaster00
09/15/09, 08:01 AM
it was ok. Its on Hulu if you want to watch the whole thing.
Is it pretty similar to his old show? I pretty much only want to watch Jerry Seinfeld.
SockMonkeyRiot
09/15/09, 08:36 AM
The Car Wash thing was funny at first but it went on way too long.
Jerry was great.
SockMonkeyRiot
09/15/09, 08:37 AM
Is it pretty similar to his old show? I pretty much only want to watch Jerry Seinfeld.
It is his old show except he didn't have a desk and headlines was last.
Charles777
09/15/09, 08:50 AM
I thought it was pretty good.
Did you SEE the time that I posted that? :P
Nope. Sorry I didn't notice you passing judgment on it before it was even over.
Nope. Sorry I didn't notice you passing judgment on it before it was even over.
Yes, silly me for not thinking he would throw Headlines at the end credits of the show rather than the place they've been for 18 years.
Yes, silly me for not thinking he would throw Headlines at the end credits of the show rather than the place they've been for 18 years.
Damn silly. ;-)
Michael Moore is on tonight's show. He said he lost 70 pounds. Yet, he still looks like the disgusting blob that I remember.
whoaisame
09/15/09, 08:06 PM
Michael Moore is on tonight's show. He said he lost 70 pounds. Yet, he still looks like the disgusting blob that I remember.
Have you seen Peter Jackson lately? Dude used to be a pig and hes fuckin thin now.
Have you seen Peter Jackson lately? Dude used to be a pig and hes fuckin thin now.
yeah, its crazy. he looks like charles manson now.
muttley
09/15/09, 10:12 PM
I thought bringing Luda out of nowhere was kind of funny.
Prestonxsmith
09/15/09, 10:57 PM
The Obama skit last night was pretty funny. The reference to the Geiko commercials were hilarious and you cant deny that.
nlcentralchamps
09/16/09, 07:24 PM
Ghosting ftw.
muttley
09/23/09, 10:04 PM
Maybe they moved the good segments to the end so people would watch the whole thing instead of bailing at the beginning?
Prestonxsmith
09/23/09, 10:09 PM
The only problem I have with this show is that it really isnt the show I want to be watching at 10. They should have just kept him at 11:30 and Conan at 12:30.
muttley
09/23/09, 10:16 PM
I don't like how it's like a talk show now. I miss the desk and what not. That's probably my only complaint thus far.
Matthew Tsai
11/19/09, 07:57 PM
wow, he's really gone downhill. or maybe he's always been this bad? but this guy barely even has punchlines half the time
muttley
11/19/09, 09:00 PM
Kind of funny to look back on how stoked I was for this.
Justin_stacy
01/07/10, 12:31 PM
The end may be near for the Jay Leno show, according to a report on FTVLive, an industry blog.
According to the site, NBC executives have deemed Leno's 10 p.m. show "a failure" that is not making the network money, and have decided to pull the plug. Citing anonymous sources, the site said executives have not yet decided when to pull the show or what may replace it.
In an e-mailed statement, an NBC spokeswoman said the show has performed exactly as anticipated, adding thought that it had created "issues" for affiliates.
“Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today," said spokeswoman Rebecca Marks. "As we have said all along, Jay’s show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance.”
NBC, part of General Electric (GE), has ordered a record number of pilots and FTVLive speculated that some of those could be contenders to replace the talk show.
http://www.foxbusiness.com/story/markets/industries/media/leno/
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