New Promo For Jay Leno’s March 1 Return To “The Tonight Show”
Jay Leno “gets back to where he once belonged” in a new promo announcing the March 1 return of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
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Leno Bandleader Kevin Eubanks Leaving “The Tonight Show”
Changes are on the horizon for to Jay Leno’s new Tonight Show. Leno’s longtime bandleader Kevin Eubanks is bailing on the program and announcer John Melendez will no longer provide voiceover for the show, NBC said on Tuesday.
Eubanks will still appear on the revamped show when it debuts March 1, but the jazz guitarist is currently negotiating an exit date with the network, according to Lisa Stanley on K-EARTH 101, who first reported the news. Insiders say the often-amused Eubanks “wanted a change” and decided to leave the show on his own.
Eubanks joined Tonight in 1992 and took over as bandleader from Branford Marsalis in 1995.
Pee-Wee Herman Breaks Down Conan vs. NBC Drama
In this clip from Thursday’s Tonight Show, Pee-wee Herman explains the Conan, Leno, Tonight Show mess as only he can. After reaching a $45 million deal with NBC this week, Conan will host the long-running late night program for a final time on Friday. Jay Leno will return to his post as host of The Tonight Show on March 1.
Jimmy Kimmel “The Late Night War” Mockumentary
January 22nd, 2010 by Castina
Tagged as: Comedy,Conan O'Brien,Jay Leno,Jimmy Kimmel,The Tonight Show,TV,TV News
From the people who brought you “I’m F-king Ben Affleck,” comes the latest viral smash — a Ken Burns-style “documentary” on the late night battle brewing between Jay Leno and Conan O’Brien. ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel presented the new mockumentary, Late Night War, to audiences on Thursday night’s Kimmel Live.
Conan O’Brien Leaving NBC
It’s official: Comedian Conan O’Brien has inked a nearly $45 million deal to part ways with NBC after 16 years of service to the network.
After days of negoitations with Jay Leno and O’Brien, the network has announced an agreement that will allow Leno to return as host of The Tonight Show, while paying O’Brien to leave. Tom Hanks and Barry Manilow will be among the final guests when Conan signs off as host of the 60 year old TV institution this Friday, Jan. 22.
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According to The Associated Press, the deal includes a figure exceeding $33 million settlement for Conan. The $12 million remaining dollars of the $45 million settlement will be reserved for his staff. The terms allow Coco to pick up a gig at another network for the fall television season.
Leno is expected to return to his post as host of The Tonight Show on March 1.