I haven't read through all the pages in this thread, but I'm going to weigh in....cause I'm royally ticked off!
If I have any of my information wrong, please correct me.
A few years back (like 6?) it was announced that Conan would be taking over The Tonight Show. From what I remember hearing Leno wasn't too happy about the idea...but he had a few more years to have some fun.
Then the date got closer and closer. Leno had a fit and asked for another show.
BANG!
RIGHT THERE. See that!?!
NBC screwed up by LEAVING Leno on the air. Of course the affiliates are going to want Leno to come back to his old time slot...he's still on the air.
Did Johnny Carson say "uh yah, here Leno...take the show...but I'll be on a few hours earlier!"
NO!
Johnny left and gave Leno a chance.
NBC isn't even giving Conan a chance. How can Conan have a chance to take over such a great product when the guy before him is still on the air...on the same network...only a few hours before!?!?
I like BOTH Conan's and Leno's humor. But I just hate how this has all be handled. If Leno had not asked for another show and just left, I think we would see BIG numbers for Conan's ratings and a happy network.
Ok...I'm done ranting.
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