Shocking rumors are circulating that NBC executives are looking to shore-up rapidly sagging TONIGHT SHOW ratings by firing Conan O'Brien and replacing him Jerry Seinfeld. If these rumors are true, then they are terrible news for red-haired comic whose former 12:35 show once struggled with cancellation to become an acclaimed favorite by critics and Emmy nominated. However, as the host of the 12:35 TONIGHT SHOW, the ratings have fallen to a 15 year low for the program.
With ratings sliding 52% in just one year for the TONIGHT SHOW, and David Letterman stealing back viewers in droves from Jay Leno's former show, NBC is hard pressed to take some drastic action. The 10pm prime time version of THE JAY LENO SHOW has also been a ratings disaster as well. NBC's musical chairs of moving Leno to 10pm and Conan to 11:35 has been an absolute ratings disaster for the "Peacock" network.
The story from sources connected to the Conan claim that nothing is wrong and that his job is secure, however that doesn't square with the rumors circulating. Things are looking bad for Conan O'Brien right now according to the rumors.
There's a major monkey on Conan's back right now.
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He sucked at 1230, why thes... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Marc | December 17, 2009 5:19 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
He sucked at 1230, why these simpltons thought he'd be better at 1130 is far beyond me.
1. Posted by Marc | December 17, 2009 5:19 PM |
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Posted on December 17, 2009 17:19
2. Posted by John S | December 17, 2009 5:56 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
The problem with Jerry Seinfeld is he's not funny. He was tolearble once a week on a tightly written and tightly edited show. And he had the good sense to jump ship while his show was on top. Jerry on the Tonight Show? Arrggg!
2. Posted by John S | December 17, 2009 5:56 PM |
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Posted on December 17, 2009 17:56
3. Posted by Rich Fader | December 18, 2009 12:55 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Or they could admit they screwed up and move the schedule back to what it was before. Which would screw Jimmy Fallon, but what can you do?
3. Posted by Rich Fader | December 18, 2009 12:55 PM |
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Posted on December 18, 2009 12:55