Jay Leno May Move To FOX - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 10-03-2007, 09:55 PM

October 3, 2007 -- NBC's deal, forged years back, was for Jay Leno to give up the reins at a certain point so they might ease in Conan O'Brien. Eyes peeled to the youth meter, with desire to grab the next generation's eyeballs, the idea was to ensure a well-oiled transition as in Bryant Gumbel to Matt Lauer, Tom Brokaw to Brian Williams. The only thing is, the time is approaching and Jay - who remains late night's No. 1 in the ratings - loves what he's doing. He does not - repeat, not - want to not be doing it anymore. For the network to renege on this deal would cost them heavily in a penalty forfeit.

But you know all that, right? You also know, because I've told it to you, that on the Universal lot out in California they are even now building Conan his theater. I reported to you that they moved the "Desperate Housewives" out of their longtime studio to make room for the late late night heir to late night. Conan's crew is already house-hunting.

Jay Leno is not about to retire. Going quietly into the night to sit home and watch his missus Mavis fold bananas into the Jell-O, he ain't. He is definitely - definitely - moving to another network. Friends think he's making a big money deal. But, he says, he's not one to follow the money. He's one to follow the access. The best TV airtime. The best spot.

The morning line, 2-to-1, is Fox.

http://www.nypost.com/seven/10032007...pportuniti.htm

catlover79 · 10-03-2007, 11:43 PM

It'll be interesting to see where Jay goes from here. I've watched him every night since my sophomore year in high school - 12 years!!

I have all the Headline books, an autographed copy of his children's book, and got to see a Tonight Show taping in 1998. I still have the Tonight Show T-shirt I bought at the NBC gift shop.

Brian Damage · 10-04-2007, 12:48 AM

Looks like FOX wants to get into the late night game. They might have an advantage if they get Leno and start at 11pm.

catlover79 · 10-04-2007, 12:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

Looks like FOX wants to get into the late night game. They might have an advantage if they get Leno and start at 11pm.

Good point!

TVFactFan · 10-04-2007, 01:28 PM

well as long as he goes somewhere because i don;t want to be depressed in 2009

Buffyboy323 · 10-05-2007, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

well as long as he goes somewhere because i don;t want to be depressed in 2009

There's always Carson Daly.

sweetdiggity · 10-05-2007, 08:38 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

well as long as he goes somewhere because i don;t want to be depressed in 2009

JulieSomoski · 10-05-2007, 07:04 PM

God, I've been watching Leno for years. He never stops being funny, IMO. If Conan actually does take over the TS, I might have to switch to Letterman

I hope this deal with FOX works out. Although, I'm not sure how many people may make the transition. Most people have been watching the Tonight Show since it debuted, no matter who hosts it.

TVFactFan · 10-05-2007, 11:14 PM

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Originally Posted by roseanne88-97

God, I've been watching Leno for years. He never stops being funny, IMO. If Conan actually does take over the TS, I might have to switch to Letterman

I hope this deal with FOX works out. Although, I'm not sure how many people may make the transition. Most people have been watching the Tonight Show since it debuted, no matter who hosts it.

I know I won't be watching the Tonight Show when Jay leaves

Mr. Television · 10-05-2007, 11:24 PM

I haven't really watched the Tonight Show since Carson. lol

Ireneparalegal · 10-05-2007, 11:25 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

It'll be interesting to see where Jay goes from here. I've watched him every night since my sophomore year in high school - 12 years!!

I have all the Headline books, an autographed copy of his children's book, and got to see a Tonight Show taping in 1998. I still have the Tonight Show T-shirt I bought at the NBC gift shop.

I can't say I have watched every one of his shows, I do try. I too have all his HEADLINES books. They are hilarious.

Scoobiedoo30 · 10-06-2007, 01:58 AM

Jay Leno will get a Jump on both David Letterman and Conan O Briean at 10:00 pm Central time if Jay Leno does go to FOX

10-03-2007, 09:55 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Jay Leno May Move To FOX October 3, 2007 -- NBC's deal, forged years back, was for Jay Leno to give up the reins at a certain point so they might ease in Conan O'Brien. Eyes peeled to the youth meter, with desire to grab the next generation's eyeballs, the idea was to ensure a well-oiled transition as in Bryant Gumbel to Matt Lauer, Tom Brokaw to Brian Williams. The only thing is, the time is approaching and Jay - who remains late night's No. 1 in the ratings - loves what he's doing. He does not - repeat, not - want to not be doing it anymore. For the network to renege on this deal would cost them heavily in a penalty forfeit. But you know all that, right? You also know, because I've told it to you, that on the Universal lot out in California they are even now building Conan his theater. I reported to you that they moved the "Desperate Housewives" out of their longtime studio to make room for the late late night heir to late night. Conan's crew is already house-hunting. Jay Leno is not about to retire. Going quietly into the night to sit home and watch his missus Mavis fold bananas into the Jell-O, he ain't. He is definitely - definitely - moving to another network. Friends think he's making a big money deal. But, he says, he's not one to follow the money. He's one to follow the access. The best TV airtime. The best spot. The morning line, 2-to-1, is Fox. http://www.nypost.com/seven/10032007...pportuniti.htm
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10-06-2007, 01:58 AM	#12
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10-04-2007, 12:48 AM	#3
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Looks like FOX wants to get into the late night game. They might have an advantage if they get Leno and start at 11pm.

10-04-2007, 01:28 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,112	well as long as he goes somewhere because i don;t want to be depressed in 2009