January 12, 2010

"I think so," was Leno's response to a Canadian newspaper reporter Saturday


The drama continues to build in NBC's late night comedy crisis, but does even Jay Leno himself know how it will turn out?

Ever since Leno was moved to 10PM, with Conan taking over 11:35 and Jimmy Fallon afterwards, ratings have plummeted across the board, with the entire nighttime lineup being thrown into a tailspin. NBC hoped to save money with the prime time talk show but affiliates couldn't take the drop in viewers and have demanded a change. But will the hosts be moved around yet again?

When asked whether he would be moved back to his old 11:30 slot, Jay Leno told a Canadian reporter "I think so," expressing his plan to agree to the move. Fallon and O'Brien, however, are said to be lelss than pleased, an Conan may even seek to jump ship to another network.


"I think so," was Leno's response to a Canadian newspaper reporter Saturday
msnbc

The three hosts were taking the weekend to think about it, said Gaspin. "As much as I'd like to tell you that's a done deal, we know that's not true," he told critics. One of the players seems to have come to a decision. "I think so," was Leno's response to a Canadian newspaper reporter Saturday when asked if he was returning to 11:35. None of the three NBC hosts were at press tour this weekend...

Posted at January 12, 2010 12:04 PM