JamesG
05-14-2014, 12:28 PM
TBS Renews "Conan" Through 2018
May 14, 2014
by Sadie Gennis
Conan O'Brien's late-night series "Conan" has been renewed through 2018, TBS announced Wednesday. The new deal adds another three years to O'Brien's contract.
"Conan has not only brought an incredibly young audience to TBS but has also created a digital presence that draws millions of fans to his unique brand of comedy," Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS, said in a statement.
"In addition, Conan has taken his show on the road for memorable weeks in New York, Atlanta and last month in Dallas, and will be breaking new ground next year when Conan becomes the first late-night show to tape at Comic-Con. We couldn't have asked for a better late-night host or a more enthusiastic ambassador for the TBS brand."
Though "Conan" averages only 862,000 viewers, TBS says the series draws in more adults 18-to-34 than its competitors, including "Late Show with David Letterman", "Jimmy Kimmel" and "Watch What Happens Live".
http://www.tvguide.com/News/TBS-Renews-Conan-2018-1081741.aspx
May 14, 2014
by Sadie Gennis
Conan O'Brien's late-night series "Conan" has been renewed through 2018, TBS announced Wednesday. The new deal adds another three years to O'Brien's contract.
"Conan has not only brought an incredibly young audience to TBS but has also created a digital presence that draws millions of fans to his unique brand of comedy," Michael Wright, president, head of programming for TBS, said in a statement.
"In addition, Conan has taken his show on the road for memorable weeks in New York, Atlanta and last month in Dallas, and will be breaking new ground next year when Conan becomes the first late-night show to tape at Comic-Con. We couldn't have asked for a better late-night host or a more enthusiastic ambassador for the TBS brand."
Though "Conan" averages only 862,000 viewers, TBS says the series draws in more adults 18-to-34 than its competitors, including "Late Show with David Letterman", "Jimmy Kimmel" and "Watch What Happens Live".
http://www.tvguide.com/News/TBS-Renews-Conan-2018-1081741.aspx