“Nothing would make us happier for Jay ala Bob Hope to have presence at the network, we’re really hoping to do that post February.”
Source & More: deadline.com
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NBC Trying To Keep Jay Leno In The Fold Post February
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Yep, it's the "Let's sign Leno to a 10-year deal where we fly him out to the Middle East to do a USO Show once a year, and we keep him from going over to Fox and competing against us" tactic.
Not a Conan fan. I enjoyed him about 15 years ago, but the last several years he was on the show after Leno I couldn't watch him. Tried his new show twice and hated it both times. Jimmy however, I find to be very funny and entertaining. I think he will do well.
Studio logic: We want someone younger and trendier than Jay, yet we do not want Jay out competing with the new guy since as before he could probably ruin the ratings. What is the minimum we can pay Jay to keep him locked up?
Are there any credible rumors of Jay seeking another late-night opportunity? I actually really like Jimmy Fallon and would happily watch him host the new Tonight Show. However, if Jay ran opposite Fallon, Angry Dave Letterman, and Conan "Creepy Cracker" O'Brien...then I would probably watch Jay's new show because there is no way in heck I have time to watch two late-night shows.
Greta Van Susteren Urges Fox To Grab Jay Leno The Day After He Leaves NBC http://tv.yahoo.com/news/greta-van-...Zsb2F0aW5nTW9kdWxlc19DYWxpYnJhdGlvbnM-;_ylv=3
From a interview with NBC's Bob Greenblatt about Jay Leno's Future;
"I've made it clear to him and all of his reps that we'd love him to stay. He's been very focused on the final months of the show and has said he's not going to make any decisions about his post-Tonight Show life until after the show. But nothing would make me happier than to find ways to keep him involved with this network. That's really up to him."
hollywoodreporter.com
"I've made it clear to him and all of his reps that we'd love him to stay. He's been very focused on the final months of the show and has said he's not going to make any decisions about his post-Tonight Show life until after the show. But nothing would make me happier than to find ways to keep him involved with this network. That's really up to him."
hollywoodreporter.com
If Letterman came back, I'd never watch the Tonight Show again. Can't stand that man.
I like Leno, but I don't watch the Tonight show. Too many other options.
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Not part of his current contract so he is a "Free Agent" come February or shortly thereafter. Many folks don't realize that Leno still performs his stand-up schtick most weekends, so he can continue doing or entertain other opportunities. Offhand, I do not see him sticking with NBC after their relationship the past few years. Fox would appear to be the most likely candidate if he returns to the airwaves. We shall see.
