Jay Leno leaves 'Tonight' behind - Blu-ray Forum

Jellybeans · 05-29-2009, 09:39 PM

Source : http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/0...how/index.html

I'm glad he is going because i didn't quite like him or did it find him funny.

Conan O'Brien will replace him at 23h35 on NBC

Conan is way funnier. Go Conan!

Penitus · 05-29-2009, 09:45 PM

I think Jay Leno is pretty funny.

I like both him and Conan, looking forward to Conan's run.

Jellybeans · 05-29-2009, 09:47 PM

David Letterman and Conan O'Brien for me. Those 2 guys are more funny.

AKORIS · 05-29-2009, 09:50 PM

I feel really old--- it seems like just a few years ago Johnny Carson
signed off

MCT · 05-29-2009, 09:54 PM

yeah I remember when Carson retired. Jay took over and did a pretty good job IMO.

Conan is going to kick some serious ass, though. Great choice for a replacement.

Diesel · 05-29-2009, 10:03 PM

i can't stand conan, i've watched the show several times to see if he was good, not one laugh, smirk or chuckle
so i'll be passing on the Tonight Show from now on

i like jay leno, he's funny to me usually, so i'll be checking his new show out now and then

but...

Craig Ferguson FTW!!

DetroitSportsFan · 05-29-2009, 10:04 PM

I don't care for any of the late night shows, but I'll watch Leno tonight.

SlmShdy1 · 05-29-2009, 11:50 PM

David Letterman's boring. I'm going to miss Jay but the one I find really funny is Craig Ferguson.

Infrared Sight · 05-29-2009, 11:56 PM

I could never watch a full episode of Letterman. Leno is good, but Conan is great and I cannot wait for him to be on the tonight show. I will get to watch him so much more because of the earlier hour. Looking forward to Monday.

red_5ive · 05-30-2009, 12:09 AM

It isn't easy to find a replacement over someone who has reached icon status (Carson). I have nothing against Leno, and he really did have some big shoes to fill. To his credit, he definitely IMO made the show his own rather than try to carry a prior tradition. I've gotten plenty of chuckles with him on the helm over the years. I was still a teen when Carson retired so I really only watched him for less time since Leno took the helm. However, I feel I won't miss Leno as much as I did Carson.

peter008 · 05-30-2009, 12:23 AM

even dead carson could still run circle around those guys...he was great, cool, funny as hell and he made it look so easy, he really and truly was the best. r.i.p. johnny you will never be forgotten.

kamenriderrx · 05-30-2009, 12:36 AM

I was driving home from downtown LA yesterday and as I passed by the big metro station. I see a camera crew filming Conan doing a bit with some random people off the street. Very cool, I guess he was doing bits for the show.

davidxiphoid · 05-30-2009, 12:42 AM

Never cared much for Leno. Really looking forward to Conan taking over Tonight. Other than that I DVR Craig Ferguson. that guy is really good.

LynxFX · 05-30-2009, 12:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dark Elf

David Letterman and Conan O'Brien for me. Those 2 guys are more funny.

And now they are in direct competition. Should be interesting to see how the ratings turn out.

I was actually hoping Leno would just do a car show like Top Gear. His videos on jaylenosgarage.com are entertaining and informative. He keeps it very conversational and down to earth. Plus it is fun seeing him try to do a burnout in a Smart car.

Kryptron · 05-30-2009, 12:50 AM

Can't wait to see Conan!

Nothing against Leno but i too never really cared for his show. I always enjoyed watching Letterman and Conan so this should be good.

Chordata · 05-30-2009, 12:51 AM

Leno's a hack.

I like Letterman and Conan, too; but I wish Letterman had a shot at the Tonight Show.

WyldeMan45 · 05-30-2009, 02:27 AM

Goodbye Leno! And btw, thanks for putting thousands and thousands of people out of work so you could take over primetime, that makes me love you so much more.

Chakizie · 05-30-2009, 02:30 AM

I'm gonna miss Jay, I really like his stuff. Not such a big fan of Conan though.

rlj1010 · 05-30-2009, 02:33 AM

I like both Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien, but yeah, they are completely different types of comedians.

Jay Leno appeals more to mainstream middle America.

And Conan O' Brien has more of an underground hipster appeal.

While I like them both, I do prefer Conan's absurdist humor, to Leno's corniness.

I personally think they should have left well enough alone. Jay was perfect for the Tonight Show, and Conan was perfect for Late Night.

I'll reserve judgment until I see the first run of shows, but I will be disappointed if Conan really waters down his style, at 11:30. We shall see.

Also, I am not liking Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at all. I've really TRIED to like it, but I just can't. Jimmy was amusing in his SNL sketches, while in character. But when he appears as himself, he is not funny.

Rob71 · 05-30-2009, 02:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SlmShdy1

David Letterman's boring. I'm going to miss Jay but the one I find really funny is Craig Ferguson.

Letterman's lost now that the Bush punching bags gone. Leno and Conan are both hit or miss for me. But Craig Ferguson has me laughing every night.

05-29-2009, 09:39 PM	#1
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	Jay Leno leaves 'Tonight' behind Source : http://www.cnn.com/2009/SHOWBIZ/TV/0...how/index.html I'm glad he is going because i didn't quite like him or did it find him funny. Conan O'Brien will replace him at 23h35 on NBC Conan is way funnier. Go Conan!

05-30-2009, 02:33 AM	#19
rlj1010 Member Member since:Nov 2007	I like both Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien, but yeah, they are completely different types of comedians. Jay Leno appeals more to mainstream middle America. And Conan O' Brien has more of an underground hipster appeal. While I like them both, I do prefer Conan's absurdist humor, to Leno's corniness. I personally think they should have left well enough alone. Jay was perfect for the Tonight Show, and Conan was perfect for Late Night. I'll reserve judgment until I see the first run of shows, but I will be disappointed if Conan really waters down his style, at 11:30. We shall see. Also, I am not liking Late Night With Jimmy Fallon at all. I've really TRIED to like it, but I just can't. Jimmy was amusing in his SNL sketches, while in character. But when he appears as himself, he is not funny. Last edited by rlj1010; 05-30-2009 at 02:40 AM.

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05-29-2009, 09:45 PM	#2
Penitus Expert Member Member since:Dec 2008 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:126 Blu-ray reviews:10	I think Jay Leno is pretty funny. I like both him and Conan, looking forward to Conan's run.

05-29-2009, 09:47 PM	#3
Jellybeans Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Montreal, Canada Blu-ray collection:140 Trading Score:1	David Letterman and Conan O'Brien for me. Those 2 guys are more funny.

05-29-2009, 09:50 PM	#4
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3655 Blu-ray reviews:19	I feel really old--- it seems like just a few years ago Johnny Carson signed off

05-29-2009, 09:54 PM	#5
MCT Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Nov 2008 Blu-ray collection:499 Blu-ray reviews: 8 Trading Score:1	yeah I remember when Carson retired. Jay took over and did a pretty good job IMO. Conan is going to kick some serious ass, though. Great choice for a replacement.

05-29-2009, 10:03 PM	#6
Diesel Blu-ray Archduke Top contributor Member since:Jan 2009 4K collection:- Blu-ray collection:- DVD collection:- Digital collection:- Blu-ray reviews: 31 Trading Score:10	i can't stand conan, i've watched the show several times to see if he was good, not one laugh, smirk or chuckle so i'll be passing on the Tonight Show from now on i like jay leno, he's funny to me usually, so i'll be checking his new show out now and then but... Craig Ferguson FTW!!

05-29-2009, 10:04 PM	#7
DetroitSportsFan Hot Deals Moderator Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:Michigan 4K collection:439 Blu-ray collection:2226 Trading Score:93	I don't care for any of the late night shows, but I'll watch Leno tonight.

05-29-2009, 11:50 PM	#8
SlmShdy1 Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Honolulu, HI PlayStation® PSN: SlmShdy1 Home Theater Gallery:39 Blu-ray collection:292	David Letterman's boring. I'm going to miss Jay but the one I find really funny is Craig Ferguson.

05-29-2009, 11:56 PM	#9
Infrared Sight Expert Member Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Southern Utah Home Theater Gallery:65 4K collection:26 Blu-ray collection:630 Trading Score:38	I could never watch a full episode of Letterman. Leno is good, but Conan is great and I cannot wait for him to be on the tonight show. I will get to watch him so much more because of the earlier hour. Looking forward to Monday.

05-30-2009, 12:09 AM	#10
red_5ive Blu-ray Champion Top ranked HT gallery Top contributor Member since:Aug 2007 Location:The 'state' of Southern California Home Theater Gallery:18 4K collection:367 Blu-ray collection:999 DVD collection:4 Blu-ray reviews: 2 Trading Score:1	It isn't easy to find a replacement over someone who has reached icon status (Carson). I have nothing against Leno, and he really did have some big shoes to fill. To his credit, he definitely IMO made the show his own rather than try to carry a prior tradition. I've gotten plenty of chuckles with him on the helm over the years. I was still a teen when Carson retired so I really only watched him for less time since Leno took the helm. However, I feel I won't miss Leno as much as I did Carson.

05-30-2009, 12:23 AM	#11
peter008 Senior Member Member since:Nov 2008 4K collection:1 Blu-ray collection:1305	even dead carson could still run circle around those guys...he was great, cool, funny as hell and he made it look so easy, he really and truly was the best. r.i.p. johnny you will never be forgotten.

05-30-2009, 12:36 AM	#12
kamenriderrx Active Member Member since:May 2008 4K collection:12 Blu-ray collection:801 Trading Score:44	I was driving home from downtown LA yesterday and as I passed by the big metro station. I see a camera crew filming Conan doing a bit with some random people off the street. Very cool, I guess he was doing bits for the show.

05-30-2009, 12:42 AM	#13
davidxiphoid Special Member Member since:May 2007 Location:I live in D.C. Blu-ray collection:88 Trading Score:47	Never cared much for Leno. Really looking forward to Conan taking over Tonight. Other than that I DVR Craig Ferguson. that guy is really good.

05-30-2009, 12:50 AM	#15
Kryptron Expert Member Member since:Sep 2007 Location:Tampa Bay, FL Home Theater Gallery:21 4K collection:83 Blu-ray collection:450 Trading Score:4	Can't wait to see Conan! Nothing against Leno but i too never really cared for his show. I always enjoyed watching Letterman and Conan so this should be good.

05-30-2009, 12:51 AM	#16
Chordata Blu-ray Knight Member since:Jan 2009 Location:Home of N'Sync and the Backstreet Boys Blu-ray collection:75 Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:1	Leno's a hack. I like Letterman and Conan, too; but I wish Letterman had a shot at the Tonight Show.

05-30-2009, 02:27 AM	#17
WyldeMan45 Banned Member since:Oct 2008 Location:Western Washington Blu-ray collection:49 Trading Score:15	Goodbye Leno! And btw, thanks for putting thousands and thousands of people out of work so you could take over primetime, that makes me love you so much more.

05-30-2009, 02:30 AM	#18
Chakizie Banned Member since:May 2009	I'm gonna miss Jay, I really like his stuff. Not such a big fan of Conan though.

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