Howard was hilarious on the Today show and what little I saw of the View, haven't gotten to Jimmy Fallon yet.I got Fallon, Today and The View set to record on the Hopper.
nbc knew about Sterns hatred for Leno when they signed him on
NBC is under new management (Comcast) and they have been cutting costs. I'm sure some, at Comcast, feel that Stern and others should do everything possible to promote a fellow NBC television personality and broadcast show. Ratings for America's Got Talent have not improved this season (in fact they've been down again) so I expect Comcast/NBC to slash salaries next season...starting with Stern.
I wonder if Stern will be promoting The Tonight Show with Jay Leno anytime soon...