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Chelsea · 05-14-2005, 09:39 PM

Please Note, I've omitted Nightline. It's a show completely in and of it's own class.

Mine: As much as I'm a Dave fan going back, honestly, I think right now Conan is generally doing better consistently. Dave still has quite a few good nights, but Conan's consistently good.

I've watched Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson - They're OK, but the shows could definitely use a decent amount of polish. They're generally OK though.

That leaves two: Carson Daly, and Jay Leno. First, let's talk about Carson Daly. I've sat through a couple episodes of the show, and honestly, that's time of my life I'll never see again. I just do NOT like his show. Believe it or not, I DO think recently he's gotten SLIGHTLY better, but he's still got a way to go before he could even catch Jimmy Kimmel/Craig Ferguson, let alone Conan or Dave.

Then there's Jay Leno. I admit, after not watching the show in years, I have obtained copies of some episodes in recent months from friends, curious to see how bad the show is these days. That said: There's one enjoyable segment on Jay's show in a given week. Headlines. It's the only tolerable thing on that program. Monologue is poor, Jay is, USUALLY a lousy interviewer (though occasionally he's surprised me)...Jaywalking is just LAME. If I were running NBC's late night division, I'd offer Jay severance to walk now, and let Conan go ahead and take over. I honestly would.

And that's not even factoring in 1992.
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All that said, who's your favorite of the *current* late night hosts.

dandelion wine · 05-15-2005, 09:28 PM

It's a close toss up between Letterman and Conan.

Rhiannon · 05-31-2005, 10:05 PM

Leno!

moeee · 06-01-2005, 01:42 AM

Jay Leno

~*Emma*~ · 06-01-2005, 02:24 AM

Conan

Brian · 06-01-2005, 01:43 PM

Letterman. I also like Conan, too. Both are the best interviewers.

I only watch The Tonight Show for Monday night's Headlines.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 06-01-2005, 11:13 PM

I love Conan. *does Max*

Cactus Jack · 06-02-2005, 11:08 AM

CONAN!!!

dlemond · 06-02-2005, 11:18 AM

I still like Letterman a lot, but at this point I think Conan would be my favorite.

The others are severely outclassed.

Chelsea · 06-02-2005, 12:18 PM

I think part of the reason why Dave's doing alarmingly badly in this poll is that Dave and Conan share a LOT Of the same audience (not all of one is a fan of the other, and vice versa, but a LOT are) - and while Dave's - though still easily the #2 behind Conan - on the downslope, Conan's just getting good.

barwars · 06-04-2005, 10:18 PM

I like both Letterman and Conan a lot, but Conan got my vote.

Leno is only good for headlines, and the occassional monolouge. Letterman and Conan are far better interviewers.

I like Kimmel and Ferguson, but neither hold a torch to Letterman or Conan.
Then again, neither of them hold a torch to Johnny Carson.

From best to worst, I'd rank them....

Conan O'Brien
David Letterman
Craig Ferguson
Jimmy Kimmel
Jay Leno
Carson Daly (totally unfunny.... a terrible host)

But Johnny tops them all.

vashti1999 · 06-04-2005, 10:39 PM

I voted Letterman. He's been my fave for two decades now, going back to the NBC show.

Jonathan · 06-05-2005, 01:30 AM

I like Letterman and Conan, but I voted Letterman.

Zebra 3 · 06-18-2005, 03:38 PM

King Conan rules late-night and Jon Stewart from The Daily Show is also worth watching.

*Pleasant Tomorrow* · 06-18-2005, 03:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zebra 3

King Conan rules late-night and Jon Stewart from The Daily Show is also worth watching.

Yesss, I love Jon Stewart. I went to see him do stand-up a few months ago, it was awesome.

View Poll Results: Favorite Late Night host
David Letterman (11:35 CBS)	16	29.09%
Jay Leno (11:35 NBC)	14	25.45%
Jimmy Kimmel (12:05 ABC)	2	3.64%
Conan O' Brien (12:35 NBC)	21	38.18%
Craig Ferguson (12:35 CBS)	2	3.64%
Carson Daly (1:35 NBC)	0	0%
Voters: 55. You may not vote on this poll

05-14-2005, 09:39 PM	#1
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	Favorite "Late Night Show" Please Note, I've omitted Nightline. It's a show completely in and of it's own class. Mine: As much as I'm a Dave fan going back, honestly, I think right now Conan is generally doing better consistently. Dave still has quite a few good nights, but Conan's consistently good. I've watched Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson - They're OK, but the shows could definitely use a decent amount of polish. They're generally OK though. That leaves two: Carson Daly, and Jay Leno. First, let's talk about Carson Daly. I've sat through a couple episodes of the show, and honestly, that's time of my life I'll never see again. I just do NOT like his show. Believe it or not, I DO think recently he's gotten SLIGHTLY better, but he's still got a way to go before he could even catch Jimmy Kimmel/Craig Ferguson, let alone Conan or Dave. Then there's Jay Leno. I admit, after not watching the show in years, I have obtained copies of some episodes in recent months from friends, curious to see how bad the show is these days. That said: There's one enjoyable segment on Jay's show in a given week. Headlines. It's the only tolerable thing on that program. Monologue is poor, Jay is, USUALLY a lousy interviewer (though occasionally he's surprised me)...Jaywalking is just LAME. If I were running NBC's late night division, I'd offer Jay severance to walk now, and let Conan go ahead and take over. I honestly would. And that's not even factoring in 1992. --- All that said, who's your favorite of the current late night hosts.
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05-31-2005, 10:05 PM	#3
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06-02-2005, 11:08 AM	#8
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05-15-2005, 09:28 PM	#2
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06-01-2005, 01:42 AM	#4
moeee Peanut Butter Ice Cream Pie Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 31, 2003 Posts: 40,094	Jay Leno

06-01-2005, 02:24 AM	#5
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06-01-2005, 01:43 PM	#6
Brian Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Jun 23, 2001 Posts: 20,451	Letterman. I also like Conan, too. Both are the best interviewers. I only watch The Tonight Show for Monday night's Headlines.

06-02-2005, 11:18 AM	#9
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I still like Letterman a lot, but at this point I think Conan would be my favorite. The others are severely outclassed.

06-02-2005, 12:18 PM	#10
Chelsea Semi-retired Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 07, 2001 Location: Washington Posts: 5,727	I think part of the reason why Dave's doing alarmingly badly in this poll is that Dave and Conan share a LOT Of the same audience (not all of one is a fan of the other, and vice versa, but a LOT are) - and while Dave's - though still easily the #2 behind Conan - on the downslope, Conan's just getting good.

06-04-2005, 10:18 PM	#11
barwars .. Forum Star Join Date: May 04, 2002 Posts: 13,273	I like both Letterman and Conan a lot, but Conan got my vote. Leno is only good for headlines, and the occassional monolouge. Letterman and Conan are far better interviewers. I like Kimmel and Ferguson, but neither hold a torch to Letterman or Conan. Then again, neither of them hold a torch to Johnny Carson. From best to worst, I'd rank them.... Conan O'Brien David Letterman Craig Ferguson Jimmy Kimmel Jay Leno Carson Daly (totally unfunny.... a terrible host) But Johnny tops them all.

06-04-2005, 10:39 PM	#12
vashti1999 NY METS - #1 Forum Fanatic Join Date: Oct 14, 2003 Location: The world's greatest city - New York City Posts: 11,404	I voted Letterman. He's been my fave for two decades now, going back to the NBC show.
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06-05-2005, 01:30 AM	#13
Jonathan ***** Senior Member** Join Date: Aug 28, 2004 Posts: 2,304	I like Letterman and Conan, but I voted Letterman.

06-18-2005, 03:38 PM	#14
Zebra 3 Striped Tomato Forum Veteran Join Date: Jun 26, 2002 Location: Bay City Posts: 5,809	King Conan rules late-night and Jon Stewart from The Daily Show is also worth watching.
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