New Jay Leno Show (NBC Primetime)

December 8th, 2008 by Castina

We haven’t seen the last of Leno. In fact, we’re about to start seeing a lot more of him.

On Tuesday morning, NBC will announce that Jay Leno will stay on with the network as host of a new primetime television show, The New York Times reports.

Jay, who ends his run as the host of The Tonight Show in May, when Conan O’Brien will fill the seat, is signing on for a new show similar to his current one.

Jay will reportedly head a show in the 10 PM timeslot five nights a week.

If they cancel Law & Order: SVU to make room in the schedule for this, I’m contacting my Congress rep!

One would think the network could have just left things they way that they were if they were just going to keep Leno on the payroll anyway? Is this a good idea? Do you guys think this is a practical way for NBC to reshape The Tonight Show while still managing to keep Jay Leno around as a television staple?

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8 Responses to “New Jay Leno Show (NBC Primetime)”

On February 26th 2009, William G. Wergowske, CPA wrote:

2nd TV on the block – 1948
Great TV – 1950 – Father Knows Best
Greater TV – 1960 – Lawrence Welk
Today’s ‘reality’ TV (Fox) offends – no morals
Never did get Letterman
Love Jay’s ‘clean’ humor – great play on words.
Met Jay at the motorcycle museim opening near Columbus, OH
I own ‘only’ two restored antique automobiles: Buick & Crosley
I’ve been worrying about Jay’s departure from the Tonight Show. Conan is much worse than Letterman.
What is a good Catholic to do – as TV goes down the drain. So far I watch almost exclusively PBS (Welk & history) or KEA. No cable or sattilite – just $$$ for more bad TV – except I like Discovery.
Jay at 10PM – THANK YOU!
Then, it’s off to bed.
(Extra sleep – my doctor will like that. HA!)

BCA, CAC, former GWRRA Area Rep,
Bill
On April 3rd 2009, jen wrote:

i can’t stand leno, and i wish he would retire and get out of the spotlight. GIVE CONAN A CHANCE, HE ROX!
this new leno show will probably be cancelled after the first season if not sooner, then he’ll have no choice but to go home and play with his toys.
On April 23rd 2009, Brad wrote:

OK I always did like Jay Leno

But, I Swear to GOD,

if this new show is the reason that Chuck doesnt get a third season,

i will NEVER watch NBC again, for the rest of my life.

I am a huge TV Show watcher, and i was just introduced to Chuck three months ago.

But since then i’ve cauht up and ive come to the realization that it is, by a longshot, the best show on regular channel TV.

Chuck must get a third season if NBC wants to have ONE respectable show.
On April 23rd 2009, Maria wrote:

Hey, Jay Leno is the best. He was a great follow up to Johnny Carson, and Johnny was missed. But his mime face Conan, and I don’t really care how much he rocks, to the NEW ZERO Generation, is very obnoxious. There is nothing funny about him at all, not even the dead pan humor he is know for. I’ve scanned the station and its always the same stupid things.
On May 20th 2009, Phoebe D. wrote:

I wounder is everyone going to wear brown clothes like Fallon? It’s seems it was happening on Leno right after easter, everyone wearing brown, host and guest. Anyone out there no why??? Oh Jay good lick you’re the BEST!!!!
On July 9th 2009, JeanW. wrote:

After the hurtful, tasteless comments Jay Leno made in the promo shown on channel four (KNBC). to get people to watch his new show, we will never watch him again.

Humor is one thing, but Mr. Leno crossed way over the line by commenting on Cher and her child Chasity’s lifestyle.

Shame on you Jay Leno…Shame on you. It is 2009 Mr. Leno…
On September 11th 2009, Roger L Mathis NC CHT wrote:

always enjoyed leno and still do . Most people today , young and ageing ,are demanding ways too stay young and look young . Interview a man who is 83 yrs , and looks 50. a world war 2 veteran and particapated in the invasion iwo jima , okenawa . He has a new book on his 55 yrs of research of alternative medicine. book title (once i was old now i am young @81) you must see him too believe. more info, 636 734 1727.
On September 24th 2009, J.Clark wrote:

Jay is great — but regarding his guest Rush Limbaugh.

Limbaugh is a ABMAH.
Arrogant
Blabber
Mouth
Ass
Hole