Comments on: Let’s Talk Late Night

By: Jackie

Jackie — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 20:05:05 +0000

Amen, sistah!

By: Lindsey

Lindsey — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 03:45:15 +0000

I have never had anything against Jay Leno. I didn’t find him particularly funny but definitely preferred him to Letterman and would watch parts of his show while waiting for Late Night, which was infinitely better than any of the other evening shows in my opinion.
That said, now it is hard for me to watch him. I do not want to wish ill on anyone, but I certainly wouldn’t mind seeing the Tonight Show with Jay Leno doing a little diving in the ratings when it starts up again.
Most upsetting is the fact that I will be without quality late night entertainment (minus the Colbert Report of course) until September! I miss Conan and it is only the first day since he has been off the air!

By: Cassie

Cassie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:05:54 +0000

It’s simple! Craig Ferguson is the Host with the Most!

By: Justa Notherguy

Justa Notherguy — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 20:16:50 +0000

For those who are too young – or were too uninterested, at the time – to recall, it might help to get some background on this story. Read all about how Leno acquired The Tonight Show gig, back in 1993.

http://bit.ly/6FjAQq (article from NY Times; 1994)

By: bonnie

bonnie — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 18:53:57 +0000

I like Jay and Conan – but I LOVE CONAN. I think that Jay handled this horribly. I recall that he did not thank Johnny Carson for all of his help in making Jay a “name”. His lame excuse? “It is out of my hands”. That show’s no spine, backbone or honour to me. He couldn’t make that call on his own? What a class boy.

Conan went out with class and style and I sure hope that when he is back – he blows Jay right out of the water! I hope that people are not fickle and those of us who are not supporting Jay – continue to be strong – and not provide ratings based on curiosity on how Jay will emerge – as he always seems to – on top.

Conan’s humour is fresh, original and the guy is just a gem. Personally, I think that Conan should have taken Jay’s 10pm time slot (just during this 7 months where he is unable to do interviews) – and go nuts with it.

I also think that Jay should do a 10am show – much like the old talk show hosts like Merv Griffin.

By: mark

mark — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 16:56:20 +0000

IMAGINE the media feeding frenzy if Leno flops on the Tonight Show.
He won’t be hired to sell AK land development infomercials like Eric Estrada. Branson won’t take him as an OPENING ACT.

and it’ll be the first time in a decade, Leno makes me LAUGH.

By: SamC

SamC — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 06:39:04 +0000

Craig Ferguson is always my “really late night” show host. This guy is hilarious and always off the cuff. If Fallon’s show is on at another time maybe I’ll catch it but nothing interferes with Fergie