NBC 4 LA News: Conan O'Brien's Last Tonight Show

[corebare]

I notice they glossed over Letterman while talking about great talk show hosts. Does anyone here remember Letterman's show the first 5-6 years? It was as original and funny a talk show that has ever been: Late Night Cam. The man (Chris Elliot) under the seats. (I'm watching you Dave!") Tossing watermelons off of buildings. Stupid Pet Tricks. The original Top Ten lists. Friday's viewer mail.

[corebare]

The difference between Conan and Jay is that Conan is a brilliant comedy writer. (SNL) Whereas Jay Leno has everything written for him.

[PunchSydeiron]

Thumbs up if you want TTSwCO'B's pilot on DVD!

[SUNCHIP2007]

Hey, it's NOT Conan O'brien or Jay Leno's fault that things got bad with the TONIGHT SHOW.......they enjoy their performance in front of the camera. In here no wants to blame...except THE BIG BOYS OF NBC WHO ARE PLAYING SAFE AND WITH POLITICS AND THERE ARE TOO SCARE TO ROLL THE DICE. Just to gave all you idea, go watch HBO'S " THE LATE SHIFT" that will gave a chance what's is it like in the world of show business.

I missed him in the LATE NIGHT.....he was very funny.

[iMPERiOUS]

@SUNCHIP2007 I don't know what it is but it seems like all you people blaming SOLELY NBC want to be called saints or something? OoooOoh, blame the big corporation, not the people involved! oOoOOoh

Sure it's NBC's fault, but is it also Leno's fault? OF COURSE IT IS. When your boss tells you that it's your time to hand over the torch to the next guy on a legendary show you've done for 17 years, you leave.

ESPECIALLY after you AGREE to leaving. It's NBC's fault as much as it's Leno's

[jpfizzle1]

conan looks better with the new beard, thumbz up?

[collinb21]

NBC is a fucking joke the only show i will ever watch is SUNDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL other than that NBC can go fuck themselves

[rymdmyggan]

why was he only there for seven months? did the show drop viewers or something?

[Mach3Films]

@rymdmyggan Conan became the host in June of 2009 and things were great. good viewer numbers and good ratings. Then Leno decided to return in primetime to start the Jay Leno Show. It flunked ruining the viewer numbers for the local news and Conan's Tonight Show. Then NBC wanted to move Jay's show to 11:30 and Conan to 12:05. Conan said it would destroy the Tonight Show (which it would) for changing from its 11:30 timeslot for the first time in fifty years. So Conan left. It was too soon :(

[edbsu]

Conan is allot better than Jay Leno by far!

[J0NDUDE]

GO CONAN!

GO CARSON!

[tktru]

Ironic how the NBC affiliates (KNBC included) all played a role in Conan's ousting....

[amp710252853]

so how many ppl didnt think this would work out... howard stern artie lange, i guess will ferrell...

[jayrobson88]

@amp710252853 3 then...Dude Conan had a lotta ppl come on his Late Night show at the end saying how he'd never survive in LA, Conan joked alot about how he'd never last. It's got absolutely nothing to do with predicting the future, it was all about Conan's self-deprecating humor and making fun that he with his abstract humor and frat boy audience was gonna take over a very respectable, straight-laced franchise. No1 in Conan's camp/anywhere coulda actually predicted he wuda got moved to midnight.

[sunshineuk1965]

@jayrobson88 I have to agree, although i find conan very VERY funny, his wild humour was very chaotic and hit and miss - I think few stars could really relax totally because they would end up being the straight guys to his crazy humour. I KNOW he was treated badly but that's hollywood.

[jayrobson88]

@sunshineuk1965 I dont neccessarily think its hit and miss, i think conans alot more mainstream than ppl give him credit for. And the stars are never involved with his crazy humor unless theyre specifically involved in a skit, and in that case they choose to be involved.

[sunshineuk1965]

@jayrobson88 yes I on reflection you are right - I think he was treated badly and will bounce back because he's a huge talent.

[GBsmovies]

Finally NBC had a great show and they just flipped it up. Fuck'em all!

[zarkbot88]

If I could freeze time, I could make those 7months Conan fronted TTS last the rest of my life.

[oniforo]

Conan is such a good guy, I am deeply saddened by this all and I cant wait to see him come back. I'm with Coco

[kellyberry]

rember kids u can do anything u want unless jay leno wants to do it too if nbc wants me to stop making fun of them on youtube give me 12:05 timeslot when no ones watching

[violentautopsy80]

They never mention George Carlin as a Tonight Show host, but it's true kids...He fucking did it!

[SancLunatic]

He was a substitute host when Carson was away. He was never a regular host on the show.

[violentautopsy80]

@SancLunatic Indeed, but he still did it. Fun fact: He spent over a hundred hours on The Tonight Show counting before Carson. Mostly spent in the back doing coke or eating chips but HE STILL DID IT!

[Donahue2]

@violentautopsy80 Yeah, but only as a fill-in.

[CaptainBestephar]

"No response yet"?!

And this was broadcasted by NBC? Isn't he contractually prohibited (by NBC!) to even show his face on TV for 3 months?

[TheJosephPrice]

For 7 months he is unable to host any shows.

Not sure about interviews but I'm sure he wants to be left alone by the media right now.

[GangstaGriIIz]

FAWK U LENO

[ranelproductions]

Conan should run for Senator or President!

[dimlight2]

Jay Leno sucks, if you re a fatihfull conan fan erase NBC from you re tv tivo cable..

[thebigthree34520]

Jay is a Jerk!

[tarabuttercup]

leno RULES late night! conan is funny, too, but his comedy does not appeal to as many people!

[krazylouie10]

exactly that bliterring idiot orpah shuould yanked off the air asap why wait til 2011

[yes4me]

Besides funny comic dog, I never found Conan funny or entertaining. Moreover, he is not going to die of hunger tomorrow with $30 millions, and there are other late night shows... well... I don't like either Leno and Letterman either. Anyhow, that alternative late night show is gone, and that's a shame for your fans. Good luck Mr Conan.

[tip862]

I like both comedians just the same, however I wonder why ppl think the Tonight Show was taken from Conan when it wasn't. NBC never asked him to give up the show just the 11:35 time slot which was still 30 minutes earlier than when he was hosting his previous show. NBC never should've offered Jay a prime-time slot b/c that was an awful time to be on... Conan will be back better than ever when he returns.

[Tentacleed]

ha ha ha, the rich will console the rich ... Jay is a crybaby - the joke's on you Oprah and Jay, if you think we young people will buy this crap :) We are not mindless drones who can easily be entartained - we only want the best - Coco

[stringdance3000]

oprah!!! did you not read the settlement agreements?!?!?!?! CONAN CAN'T TALK TO THE MEDIA ABOUT THIS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[pomegranate89juice]

LENO SUCKS!! because, first, he is NOT FUNNY WHATSOEVER! and secondly, for the f****ed up sh***t he pulled! There should be a nationwide boycott of his show when he returns in march!!

as for NBC, maybe your ratings wouldn't suck so much if you knew how to handle your affairs professionally.

[hamzie11]

Whats happening on sept 1st :l

[SuperBob909]

Leno don't like the flack from this so he's off to look for sympathy from oprah what a creep.

[Pipoca19]

lol @ "dear internet"

[bono1083]

Mr Obrien, I have watched you for over 14 years now....to say we will miss you is an understatement.....

[indycoltsrule18]

@bono1083 it's a good thing he's going to be on tbs now