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Leno’s Last Day: May 29!!
Conan’s First Day: June 1!!

A whole new subset will have to get used to Conan now by terry1978	Jul 21st, 2008 03:19:02 PM
Meaning those that fall asleep at 11:30 and just can not for the life of them stay up past that time.
Disaster imminent by jj9126	Jul 21st, 2008 03:21:01 PM
Leno isn't my cup of tea, but tossing aside a dependable ratings champ for someone NOT significantly younger seems foolish. By 2011: Leno will be in first place, Conan in second and Letterman will finish off his contract in third place.
Thank God by slone13	Jul 21st, 2008 03:24:11 PM
I'm too old to stay up for Late Night
my last day as a viewer of either: by frankenfickle	Jul 21st, 2008 03:24:13 PM
about five years ago.
heh by Cory849	Jul 21st, 2008 03:24:53 PM
I haven't watched either of these shows in years. A couple of little things called The Daily Show and The Colbert Report satisfies my need for late night haha before bed. Still I suppose this means lots to baby boomers. Or something.
Surprise by Vicconius	Jul 21st, 2008 03:47:32 PM
Leno ripping off other people's bits. Shocking. Good riddance to bad garbage.
Not soon enough by Squashua	Jul 21st, 2008 03:55:21 PM
I was on Leno once. Well, technically it was an image of me. I had created a successful internet meme in 2004; it made the AP and he profiled it on his show.
Leno sucks but I don't like this... by cbebop007	Jul 21st, 2008 04:07:25 PM
I hate Leno. He's unfunny and doesn't deserve the success he's seen. However, I love both Letterman and Conan. If they're up against each other, how do I choose which to watch?!
Leno's last day should have been May 29, 1992. by BackRiverCatfish	Jul 21st, 2008 04:12:10 PM
He's never been funny.
Re: cbebop007 by BackRiverCatfish	Jul 21st, 2008 04:15:26 PM
Just get a dual tuner DVR.
We don't get these shows in the UK by palimpsest	Jul 21st, 2008 04:19:58 PM
So, a question: is Craig Ferguson still funny?
Jeff Zucker is a Genius? by snowpuff	Jul 21st, 2008 04:21:44 PM
No wonder he hired Ben Silverman. That way GE has someone to shitcan when they realize they are losing $50 million a year when Jay leaves. Genius!!
Craig Ferguson by j2talk	Jul 21st, 2008 05:00:23 PM
Craig Ferguson gives a solid hour of entertainment, Consistently better than O'Brian and often better than Letterman
Nightline... by Karuma	Jul 21st, 2008 05:06:27 PM
...is dead. Or so I hear. Leno will take over the 11:30 to 12:30 spot on ABC, moving Kimmel to 12:30 where he will see increased viewers. Fallon will do much better than Conan did in that spot while Conan will be killed by Leno and Letterman, leading to major consternation by NBC but not much concern because they will still pull in millions from advertisers. Carson to Conan, how far the mighty have fallen.
Thanks j2talk by palimpsest	Jul 21st, 2008 05:12:07 PM
Ferguson was a genius standup twenty years ago, but put his efforts into stardom (slightly odd, considering he used to tour under the name "Bing Hitler").
FALLON WON'T LAST A MONTH by Mullah Omar	Jul 21st, 2008 05:31:28 PM
And whoever Fallon is blowing to get that gig will also get the axe once the suits see this so-called funnyman in action.
"california talk shows are always pretnetios" by Mullah Omar	Jul 21st, 2008 05:33:53 PM
GOLD
So Jay is stealing from Kimmel now... by BigTuna	Jul 21st, 2008 10:53:46 PM
Disguising himself and asking questions. The man has no shame and talent.
palimpsest by j2talk	Jul 21st, 2008 10:54:01 PM
Ferguson has made refererence to his standup days as "Bing Hitler" many times- is there a tape of his act floating around? in addition to his opening monolog, the best part of his show is his interview style- he doesnt let people just pimp there movie/record/tv show but instead talks to them about whatever tickles his fancy...
Conan is moving to L.A by BigTuna	Jul 21st, 2008 10:54:40 PM
He already bought a house there.
j2talk are you smoking crack? by Atomica	Jul 21st, 2008 11:59:14 PM
Ferguson is in No way funnier than Conan (spelled O'Brien n00b. lrn2spell) :P Conan has been making people's sides split for the better part of the 90's until today. The guy's a comic genius who's not afraid to sacrifice his own image for the sake of a hilarious bit. Conan has earned his rightful place as the King of Late Night and will sit on that throne with perfect comedic timing, great conversation with guests and complete random spontanteity.
Atomica- Have you see Ferguson? by Spice-Orange	Jul 22nd, 2008 12:13:10 AM
Craig Ferguson (while i miss Kilborn) has THE best monologues on late night. period. they're ACTUALLY monologues. Not rehash that Leno and David do everynight, and not lame lets-comment-on-how-quiet-the- audience-is-because-my-jokes-s uck-tonight routine that Conan does seemingly every chance he gets. They're honest to goodness monologues with thought, and call-backs and classically trained comic material there. Craig isn't perfect, but Conan hasn't been great in years. face it. It all its very stale, and it Conan feels like a goofy version of David, only David is ironically funny still, because he doesn't give a shit. Everyone needs to check out Ferguson and give him a chance. he tells a story and comments on culture and society. its very good stuff. Almost Daily Show quality, only more silly and mainstream. The people who think Conan is "Genius" are the same people who still watch SNL. You're holding onto the past! give it up! the best days are behind us!
FInally!!! I love Conan and Leno just never made me laugh much. by Dogmatic	Jul 22nd, 2008 12:16:56 AM
Well, I take that back...during the writer's strike Leno actually was kinda funny...I think they problem is his writers. I just find that humor so boring, and Jay just won't let himself go off-script. On the other hand, I would often skip Jay for something else and tune in ALWAYS for Conan. I admit his manic improv style may not suit some but I LOVE it! And he is 10 TIMES the interviewer than Jay or Dave ever was. His interviews are so much more engaging and fun and draws the actors off-script so much or involves them using a completey out-of-character-for-the-actor script. Now he gets A-listers at last. It's gonna be a great decade or so with Conan at the helm.
conan rocks my boxers by Krangelus	Jul 22nd, 2008 08:29:31 AM
he is dreamy
when has Conan EVER been funny??? by j2talk	Jul 22nd, 2008 02:40:34 PM
ever? name one bit....
Never been the same since Carson left by romanocc	Jul 22nd, 2008 06:37:30 PM
I used to watch Johnny Carson as a kid all the way up to when I was in College when he retired in 1992, and LateNight has just never been the same. Leno has a great monologue, but just plays it too safe and can't interview worth a dick. Letterman lost his edge when he got 14 million from CBS, as he was great at 12:30, but he has gotten real stale over the years. Conan has great bits, cause his roots are from writing for SNL, but he is just not a comedian, so his whole schtick of being a doofus appeals to the Adam Sandler crowd. The guy after Letterman, I don't know who he is, is brutal, and his show is unwatchable. Jimmy Fallon? What is he going to just laugh the whole time like he would crack up during every skit on SNL, pleassse!!! I haven't watched late night TV on a consistent basis since Carson retired, and with Conan and Fallon along with a over the hill Letterman and that british guy after him, sorry, I just fall asleep at 11:30.
None of these people in my book.... by emeraldboy	Jul 23rd, 2008 08:14:17 AM
hold a candle to Graham Norton in the Uk. Why? its simple... They would not be allowed to do any of things that he does. mixing the studio audience with the guests is a great idea. its a very fun show and he is very funny. The series highlight was Martin Sheen. He has great sense of humour.
Leno used to be good when... by emeraldboy	Jul 23rd, 2008 08:18:17 AM
he had all those characters. once he dropped them he ceased to funny and that all happened when ed hall left. for whatever reason.
For the guy in the UK so says you cant get leno and company.. by emeraldboy	Jul 23rd, 2008 08:20:38 AM
over here. you could if you got MSNBC, that is how I saw Leno and O brien in Dublin.
Good Riddance by Bob Dobbs	Jul 23rd, 2008 04:55:14 PM
Leno is painfully unfunny, and The Tonight Show is a steaming pile of suck.
Conan will OWN Late-night by Tocksick	Jul 23rd, 2008 07:26:17 PM
I actually thought Leno was funny during most of the 90's, at least his monologue - he has never been more than a mediocre interviewer. Conan on the other hand is the MAN - definitely the funniest host on Television. I love his quirky, self-deprecating humor and love his SPONTANEITY. He is so quick-witted and doesn't even need a script to be funny, as shown by his reactions to the audience and to unrehearsed moments with guests. June 1, 2009 can't come soon enough!

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