NBC Keeps Leno and Moves Him into Weeknights in Primetime?? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Pavan · 12-08-2008, 09:54 PM

Official announcement is coming soon, but NBC has announced starting next fall (most likely) they will NOT program in the 10pm hour, instead they will keep Jay Leno and air him weeknights at 10pm ET/PT. Looks like NBC Entertainment is losing money and this would be cost saving for them...but Leno in primetime 5-days a week? Will it work against CBS and ABC dramas? Here is some details:

Jay Leno Taking Over 10 P.M. On NBC
Jeff Zucker keeps Leno and O'Brien with Leno strip

In a surprise move, Jay Leno is taking over the 10 p.m. slot on weeknights on the network.

The move is a huge coup for NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who has long said he wanted to keep both Leno and his replacement, Conan O’Brien, in the NBC family.

The move would be a cost-effective manner in which to essentially cut down the amount of hours it must program with fare from the entertainment division. Jeff Zucker foreshadowed the move at a UBS media conference Monday, saying that NBC has to look at options including programming less primetime hours.

It would be a much-needed victory for struggling NBC in the wake of a massive round of layoffs and a re-organization of the entire way the network and studio are structured as the network continues to languish in fourth place.

The move would also bring to an end a potentially messy transition in the coming year that had industry speculation centered on Leno potentially moving to ABC, which would set up a three-way brawl for the dwindling late-night dollars between Leno, O’Brien and CBS’s David Letterman.

Leno’s start date is undecided, but expected to be by next fall.

catlover79 · 12-08-2008, 09:56 PM

WOW!! That's a twist I wasn't expecting.

Pavan · 12-08-2008, 09:58 PM

It's good for Leno indeed, but NBC is basically giving up the 10pm hour now. Cost-cutting. No word yet if they will even count Leno in their primetime ratings. I personally thought he was coming to ABC with him appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live twice already. He and Jimmy are friends and would have made a great 1-2 punch. At least this assures Jimmy will be kept for sure on ABC and Nightline will likely live on!

ryan423 · 12-08-2008, 10:26 PM

Wow...I mean, I'll def. be tuning in. Just, wow. NBC must be struggling.

Pav, think this means the network will be cutting loads of shows and/or changing the look of the network next year?

Pavan · 12-08-2008, 10:30 PM

You will see a lot of shows get cut. They will only program two-hours on weekdays, so obviously many shows will not make it. Law & Order and Medium could even not make the cut.

ryan423 · 12-08-2008, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by pavanbadal

You will see a lot of shows get cut. They will only program two-hours on weekdays, so obviously many shows will not make it. Law & Order and Medium could even not make the cut.

LAW AND ORDER?!

No way. Do you mean all or the original?!

I think Deal or No Deal has a good shot of getting the axe.

PLEASE DONT SAY CHUCK:[

ryan423 · 12-08-2008, 10:35 PM

My predictions:

Heroes
Friday Night Lights
Deal or No Deal
Kath & Kim
Biggest Loser
Life

Pavan · 12-08-2008, 10:38 PM

My predictions that they could potentially can: Kath & Kim, My Name is Earl, Knight Rider, Life, Friday Night Lights. And any new midseason 2009 series that does below normal: Kings, Philanthropist, etc
Chuck, Medium, and the original Law & Order series could also be in danger here. I don't see how Heroes would get cut, unless they want to cut it for cost cutting measures. Biggest Loser is safe. It's cheap programming. Deal or No Deal would likely air Fridays I bet...also cheap to produce.
Already canned: Lipstick Jungle and Crusoe

ryan423 · 12-08-2008, 10:44 PM

Not Chuck:[ It's starting to settle in and although not doing better than Heroes, NBC is so confident in this show (creatively) and it must be somewhat cheaper to produce.

I think Chuck deserves the pick-up. I know I'm jumping the gun, but Heores, creatively, hasn't been great since season one.

I could see Chuck on Thursdays if two comedies are cut!

Pavan · 12-08-2008, 10:46 PM

I could see them keeping Chuck. I'm just saying, it could go either way. It is not a sure bet.

ryan423 · 12-08-2008, 10:47 PM

LOL ^^ Sorry. Just dont have much confidence in the network that cancelled the brilliant "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". It was a low rated show but truely was amazing!

catlover79 · 12-08-2008, 10:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ryan423

LOL ^^ Sorry. Just dont have much confidence in the network that cancelled the brilliant "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". It was a low rated show but truely was amazing!

Those geniuses at NBC also cancelled one of my all-time favorite shows, Providence.

I still haven't forgiven them for that.

ryan423 · 12-08-2008, 10:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by catlover79

Those geniuses at NBC also cancelled one of my all-time favorite shows, Providence.

I still haven't forgiven them for that.

My grandmother loved it. Kathy Hammond was on that right?

catlover79 · 12-08-2008, 10:54 PM

It was Melina Kanakaredes (CSI: NY) and Mike Farrell (M*A*S*H).

TVFactFan · 12-08-2008, 11:46 PM

great news so now i don't have to cry in june-lol

12-08-2008, 09:54 PM	#1
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: 26,822	NBC Keeps Leno and Moves Him into Weeknights in Primetime?? Official announcement is coming soon, but NBC has announced starting next fall (most likely) they will NOT program in the 10pm hour, instead they will keep Jay Leno and air him weeknights at 10pm ET/PT. Looks like NBC Entertainment is losing money and this would be cost saving for them...but Leno in primetime 5-days a week? Will it work against CBS and ABC dramas? Here is some details: Jay Leno Taking Over 10 P.M. On NBC Jeff Zucker keeps Leno and O'Brien with Leno strip In a surprise move, Jay Leno is taking over the 10 p.m. slot on weeknights on the network. The move is a huge coup for NBC Universal chief Jeff Zucker, who has long said he wanted to keep both Leno and his replacement, Conan O’Brien, in the NBC family. The move would be a cost-effective manner in which to essentially cut down the amount of hours it must program with fare from the entertainment division. Jeff Zucker foreshadowed the move at a UBS media conference Monday, saying that NBC has to look at options including programming less primetime hours. It would be a much-needed victory for struggling NBC in the wake of a massive round of layoffs and a re-organization of the entire way the network and studio are structured as the network continues to languish in fourth place. The move would also bring to an end a potentially messy transition in the coming year that had industry speculation centered on Leno potentially moving to ABC, which would set up a three-way brawl for the dwindling late-night dollars between Leno, O’Brien and CBS’s David Letterman. Leno’s start date is undecided, but expected to be by next fall.
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12-08-2008, 09:56 PM	#2
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12-08-2008, 09:58 PM	#3
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: 26,822	It's good for Leno indeed, but NBC is basically giving up the 10pm hour now. Cost-cutting. No word yet if they will even count Leno in their primetime ratings. I personally thought he was coming to ABC with him appearing on Jimmy Kimmel Live twice already. He and Jimmy are friends and would have made a great 1-2 punch. At least this assures Jimmy will be kept for sure on ABC and Nightline will likely live on!

12-08-2008, 10:26 PM	#4
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	Wow...I mean, I'll def. be tuning in. Just, wow. NBC must be struggling. Pav, think this means the network will be cutting loads of shows and/or changing the look of the network next year?

12-08-2008, 10:30 PM	#5
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: 26,822	You will see a lot of shows get cut. They will only program two-hours on weekdays, so obviously many shows will not make it. Law & Order and Medium could even not make the cut.

12-08-2008, 10:35 PM	#7
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	My predictions: Heroes Friday Night Lights Deal or No Deal Kath & Kim Biggest Loser Life

12-08-2008, 10:38 PM	#8
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: 26,822	My predictions that they could potentially can: Kath & Kim, My Name is Earl, Knight Rider, Life, Friday Night Lights. And any new midseason 2009 series that does below normal: Kings, Philanthropist, etc Chuck, Medium, and the original Law & Order series could also be in danger here. I don't see how Heroes would get cut, unless they want to cut it for cost cutting measures. Biggest Loser is safe. It's cheap programming. Deal or No Deal would likely air Fridays I bet...also cheap to produce. Already canned: Lipstick Jungle and Crusoe

12-08-2008, 10:44 PM	#9
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	Not Chuck:[ It's starting to settle in and although not doing better than Heroes, NBC is so confident in this show (creatively) and it must be somewhat cheaper to produce. I think Chuck deserves the pick-up. I know I'm jumping the gun, but Heores, creatively, hasn't been great since season one. I could see Chuck on Thursdays if two comedies are cut!

12-08-2008, 10:46 PM	#10
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: 26,822	I could see them keeping Chuck. I'm just saying, it could go either way. It is not a sure bet.

12-08-2008, 10:47 PM	#11
ryan423 Member Senior Member Join Date: Oct 15, 2007 Posts: 1,829	LOL ^^ Sorry. Just dont have much confidence in the network that cancelled the brilliant "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip". It was a low rated show but truely was amazing!

12-08-2008, 10:54 PM	#14
catlover79 God Bless Val Forum Addict Join Date: May 29, 2006 Location: Bewitched in Ohio Posts: 70,392	It was Melina Kanakaredes (CSI: NY) and Mike Farrell (MAS*H).

12-08-2008, 11:46 PM	#15
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,135	great news so now i don't have to cry in june-lol