Jay Leno says he's leaving NBC no matter what - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 07-17-2008, 02:20 PM

http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/...no-cover_N.htm

Although Conan O'Brien will take over The Tonight Show in 2009, Leno says he isn't ready to permanently trade his sports coat for mechanic's overalls.

"I am definitely done next year — with NBC," he says, sitting in a huge recliner in his poster-strewn shop office. Would he go to another network? Leno just smiles. "I'm not a beach guy, and the last time I was in my pool was to fix a light. Don't worry, I'll find a job somewhere."

In the meantime, he'll keep coming here in between the more than 160 stand-up dates he does each year. For Leno, Hollywood's gifts are fickle, but his automotive family — from his machines to the half-dozen mechanics who work for him — grounds him in a reality that recalls his New England roots.

PrettyinPink55 · 07-17-2008, 03:15 PM

I'm really going to miss him!!!

Conan's great and all, but he's no Leno!!!
Leno's my favorite late night host!!!!

PlayOn · 07-18-2008, 01:43 AM

sad news. Leno is the only reason i watch NBC (him and Conan.) at least he's not giving up, tho.

Mikado · 07-18-2008, 01:49 AM

I can't blame him for telling NBC to go to heck, hes given them fine ratings and yet, being pushed aside, in a way they never did to Johnny.

BarneyFife · 07-18-2008, 02:04 AM

Conan's a little to silly for me. He'll never pull in the ratings Leno does. There was talk that he may end up at ABC. Anyone know anything about that?

TJL · 07-18-2008, 09:03 AM

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Originally Posted by BarneyFife

Conan's a little to silly for me. He'll never pull in the ratings Leno does. There was talk that he may end up at ABC. Anyone know anything about that?

A recent article in Entertainment Weekly has speculated that ABC is thinking about grabbing Leno when his contract is up with NBC.

They also say that ABC would probably dump Nightline, move Jimmy Kimmel's Show back to 12:30 and put Jay's new show head to head with Conan at 11:30.

Kimmel has been heard saying over the last few days that pushing him back to make room for Jay isn't something he's very happy about.

Pavan · 07-18-2008, 10:52 AM

Jimmy and Jay are friends. They both went on each other's shows during the strike. Jimmy is all for Jay coming to ABC, if it happens. And I really think Jay wants to come to ABC after that "Tonight Show on ABC" joke Leno did on Monday...he even said this could be the future.

Jimmy is happy. Why would he do the joke at the TCA press tour pretending to be a reporter and asking Steve McPherson if ABC is really courting Jay Leno, if he wasn't happy?

Honestly, the most likely scenario is Leno taking the 11:35pm half-hour, with Jimmy remaining in the 12:05am hour. Even if Jimmy slides to 12:35, he can beat Ferguson and the new Fallon show. Any talks of Leno coming to ABC will have Jimmy Kimmel in discussion. Jimmy is the future of late night as his show is the only show right now growing and getting buzz.

TVFactFan · 07-18-2008, 11:07 AM

When exactly in 2009 is Jay done? The spring or fall??

PrettyinPink55 · 07-18-2008, 11:08 AM

I really hope he comes to ABC!!! Late night won't be the same without him!!!

catlover79 · 07-18-2008, 11:31 AM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

When exactly in 2009 is Jay done? The spring or fall??

I think it's fall 2009. I love Jay!! I've been watching him since high school (over 12 years now) - and I feel NBC really gave him a bum deal. Here's to more Headlines and jokes after NBC!!

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-18-2008, 11:50 AM

If Jay Lono comes to ABC I take he will take Jimmy Kimmel 11:05 pm Central Time Bumping Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12:07 am Central Time

TVFactFan · 07-18-2008, 11:52 AM

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Originally Posted by PrettyinPink55

I really hope he comes to ABC!!! Late night won't be the same without him!!!

Still can't believe GOOFY A$$ Conan is going to take over

Scoobiedoo30 · 07-18-2008, 12:00 PM

I think Jay Leno is Leaveing sometime in May of 2009 Jay Leno took over The Tonight Show on Monday, May 25, 1992 at 10:35 pm

Cactus Jack · 07-18-2008, 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by KingofTVResearch

Still can't believe GOOFY A$$ Conan is going to take over

He maybe goofy ass, doesnt mean he doesnt RULE though

Pavan · 07-18-2008, 01:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

If Jay Lono comes to ABC I take he will take Jimmy Kimmel 11:05 pm Central Time Bumping Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12:07 am Central Time

That will not happen. It makes no sense. Jimmy Kimmel at 1:05am...not a good bet there. Please he is not Carson Daly...why else would he be at 1:35 lol?

07-17-2008, 02:20 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 says he's leaving NBC no matter what http://www.usatoday.com/life/people/...no-cover_N.htm Although Conan O'Brien will take over The Tonight Show in 2009, Leno says he isn't ready to permanently trade his sports coat for mechanic's overalls. "I am definitely done next year — with NBC," he says, sitting in a huge recliner in his poster-strewn shop office. Would he go to another network? Leno just smiles. "I'm not a beach guy, and the last time I was in my pool was to fix a light. Don't worry, I'll find a job somewhere." In the meantime, he'll keep coming here in between the more than 160 stand-up dates he does each year. For Leno, Hollywood's gifts are fickle, but his automotive family — from his machines to the half-dozen mechanics who work for him — grounds him in a reality that recalls his New England roots.
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07-17-2008, 03:15 PM	#2
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I'm really going to miss him!!! Conan's great and all, but he's no Leno!!! Leno's my favorite late night host!!!!
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07-18-2008, 01:43 AM	#3
PlayOn ADHD: what I have not who I am Senior Member Join Date: Jun 17, 2006 Location: I'll never tell. :p Posts: 2,745	sad news. Leno is the only reason i watch NBC (him and Conan.) at least he's not giving up, tho.
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07-18-2008, 02:04 AM	#5
BarneyFife Retired Forum Fanatic Join Date: Mar 02, 2008 Posts: 8,460	Conan's a little to silly for me. He'll never pull in the ratings Leno does. There was talk that he may end up at ABC. Anyone know anything about that?
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07-18-2008, 10:52 AM	#7
Pavan SO News/Reviews Director Administrator Forum Superstar Join Date: Feb 17, 2000 Location: Linden, NJ (Where Hal Linden got his last name from!) Posts: 26,821	Jimmy and Jay are friends. They both went on each other's shows during the strike. Jimmy is all for Jay coming to ABC, if it happens. And I really think Jay wants to come to ABC after that "Tonight Show on ABC" joke Leno did on Monday...he even said this could be the future. Jimmy is happy. Why would he do the joke at the TCA press tour pretending to be a reporter and asking Steve McPherson if ABC is really courting Jay Leno, if he wasn't happy? Honestly, the most likely scenario is Leno taking the 11:35pm half-hour, with Jimmy remaining in the 12:05am hour. Even if Jimmy slides to 12:35, he can beat Ferguson and the new Fallon show. Any talks of Leno coming to ABC will have Jimmy Kimmel in discussion. Jimmy is the future of late night as his show is the only show right now growing and getting buzz.
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07-18-2008, 01:49 AM	#4
Mikado Main st bridge Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 06, 2005 Posts: 25,892	I can't blame him for telling NBC to go to heck, hes given them fine ratings and yet, being pushed aside, in a way they never did to Johnny.

07-18-2008, 11:07 AM	#8
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,130	When exactly in 2009 is Jay done? The spring or fall??

07-18-2008, 11:08 AM	#9
PrettyinPink55 Member Forum Celebrity Join Date: Feb 11, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 24,601	I really hope he comes to ABC!!! Late night won't be the same without him!!!

07-18-2008, 11:50 AM	#11
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	If Jay Lono comes to ABC I take he will take Jimmy Kimmel 11:05 pm Central Time Bumping Jimmy Kimmel Live at 12:07 am Central Time
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07-18-2008, 12:00 PM	#13
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	I think Jay Leno is Leaveing sometime in May of 2009 Jay Leno took over The Tonight Show on Monday, May 25, 1992 at 10:35 pm