'The Tonight Show' with Conan O'Brien MAY already be in Trouble? - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Brian Damage · 04-28-2009, 11:27 PM

Sorry, Conan O'Brien, but NBC says Jay Leno is its top marketing focus for 2009.

“Leno is the single most important marketing priority of the year,” says NBC Entertainment Marketing President Adam Stotsky. “We are deploying the necessary resources and bringing out the heavy creative guns.”

Stotsky hints that one potential positioning will be as an accompaniment to the network's news programming. “He [Leno] likes to talk about this as a broadcasting brand. You can start your day getting informed on topical issues with Today, get deeper insight with Nightly News and Brian Williams, and then laugh about the news at 10 with Leno.”

Leno's ability to break news—from Arnold Schwarzenegger announcing his candidacy for governor of California back in 2003, to President Obama's recent appearance to discuss the AIG bonus scandal—is being viewed seriously by rival cable news networks and by local stations with 10 p.m. newscasts.

“Whether or not we'll source audience away from 10 p.m. news remains to be seen,” Stotsky says. “One of the hallmarks of his comedy is his ability to talk about the issues of the day in a way that's fun and entertaining.”

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Mr. Television · 04-28-2009, 11:32 PM

When this show flops, I wonder if he'll go back to the Tonight Show?

Jude The Obscure · 04-29-2009, 12:01 AM

since there are contracts in place, NBC would have to pay a big "YOU'RE FIRED CONAN" severance in order to get Jay back to The Tonight Show.

TVFactFan · 04-29-2009, 01:40 AM

I think it may flop because

1. Lots of Cities have local News at 10pm

2. Lots of eople have their shows they watch at 10pm

catlover79 · 04-29-2009, 08:46 AM

I KNEW this would come back to bite NBC in the butt. Do they still wonder why they are in 4th place??

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-29-2009, 12:25 PM

are they going to give Conan a New Set When Conan take's over The Tonight Show.

TVFactFan · 04-29-2009, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by catlover79

I KNEW this would come back to bite NBC in the butt. Do they still wonder why they are in 4th place??

I know Jay don't care because he is getting a check but I think he knows too that his new show and slot will not help NBC in the ratings.

Marvo301 · 04-29-2009, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

are they going to give Conan a New Set When Conan take's over The Tonight Show.

Not only will Conan have a new set, he will be taping his show from a different studio. This is Because Jay Leno will be taping his new 10PM show in the current Tonight Show studio.

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-29-2009, 06:25 PM

I think the Tonight Show with Conan O'brien will do good in the 10:35 pm Time Period.

Mr. Television · 04-29-2009, 06:31 PM

It sounds like Jay is going to still be on the tonight show only it'll air at 10:00. Is there going to be any difference?

I saw the promos for it last night. NBC was saying you wanted comedy, well you got it. I was thinking great...a new sitcom is coming on. Then I see Jay. What a letdown.

TVFactFan · 04-29-2009, 06:34 PM

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Originally Posted by Clint Eastwood Fan

It sounds like Jay is going to still be on the tonight show only it'll air at 10:00. Is there going to be any difference?

I saw the promos for it last night. NBC was saying you wanted comedy, well you got it. I was thinking great...a new sitcom is coming on. Then I see Jay. What a letdown.

Well Jay is about the only good thing NBC has left-lol

NBC is like a 62 year old woman who can still type 100 WPM -LOL

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-29-2009, 06:35 PM

will Jay Leno still have a desk

Mr. Television · 04-29-2009, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by TVandSportsGuy

Well Jay is about the only good thing NBC has left-lol

NBC is like a 62 year old woman who can still type 100 WPM -LOL

NBC should have kept him on at 11:30. He could have had a nice little run like Carson had. There was no reason for this. I don't like Conan that much. NBC is just like Ion...a very odd network.

Marvo301 · 04-29-2009, 06:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Scoobiedoo30

will Jay Leno still have a desk

Jay will probably have the exact same set as he has now.

Scoobiedoo30 · 04-29-2009, 06:50 PM

Good I guess we will fine out when The Jay Leno Show will Debut on Monday, May 4, 2009.

04-28-2009, 11:27 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	'The Tonight Show' with Conan O'Brien MAY already be in Trouble? Sorry, Conan O'Brien, but NBC says Jay Leno is its top marketing focus for 2009. “Leno is the single most important marketing priority of the year,” says NBC Entertainment Marketing President Adam Stotsky. “We are deploying the necessary resources and bringing out the heavy creative guns.” Stotsky hints that one potential positioning will be as an accompaniment to the network's news programming. “He [Leno] likes to talk about this as a broadcasting brand. You can start your day getting informed on topical issues with Today, get deeper insight with Nightly News and Brian Williams, and then laugh about the news at 10 with Leno.” Leno's ability to break news—from Arnold Schwarzenegger announcing his candidacy for governor of California back in 2003, to President Obama's recent appearance to discuss the AIG bonus scandal—is being viewed seriously by rival cable news networks and by local stations with 10 p.m. newscasts. “Whether or not we'll source audience away from 10 p.m. news remains to be seen,” Stotsky says. “One of the hallmarks of his comedy is his ability to talk about the issues of the day in a way that's fun and entertaining.” http://www.broadcastingcable.com/art...hp?rssid=20065
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Jude The Obscure Retired Eternal Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 10, 2006 Posts: 7,520	since there are contracts in place, NBC would have to pay a big "YOU'RE FIRED CONAN" severance in order to get Jay back to The Tonight Show.

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Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	It sounds like Jay is going to still be on the tonight show only it'll air at 10:00. Is there going to be any difference? I saw the promos for it last night. NBC was saying you wanted comedy, well you got it. I was thinking great...a new sitcom is coming on. Then I see Jay. What a letdown.

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Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Good I guess we will fine out when The Jay Leno Show will Debut on Monday, May 4, 2009.