Conan's new show will be on... TBS? - Blu-ray Forum

toef · 04-12-2010, 05:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Huffington Post

NEW YORK — Late-night mainstay Conan O'Brien is headed to TBS to resume his comedic duties with a talk show expected to debut in November, the network says.

The program will air Mondays through Thursdays at 11 p.m. Eastern, shifting TBS' "Lopez Tonight," starring George Lopez, to midnight.

Monday's surprise announcement hit the same day O'Brien starts a two-month, nationwide comedy tour in Eugene, Ore., amid persistent reports that he was likely to claim Fox as his new late-night home.

Anyone else surprised? I thought for sure he'd be going to Fox. Cable seems like a big step down.

And if Leno is a jerk for making NBC consider pushing Conan back to midnight... what does that make Conan for bumping Lopez back?

Link: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/0..._n_534222.html

fatediesel · 04-12-2010, 05:23 PM

This is a surprise but not a shock. Everyone talked about Fox but there was a lot of legal issues if Fox had tried to force their affiliates to show Conan instead of re-runs of syndicated shows, which the affiliates prefer because they get to keep all the advertising money. I think this is great for George Lopez. His show was getting virtually no buzz and the ratings weren't spectacular but now he'll have a strong lead-in.

Septimus Prime · 04-12-2010, 05:28 PM

TBS: Unfunny.

Gamma_Winstead · 04-12-2010, 05:31 PM

I got the news from Alessandra Torresani's Twitter.

HockeySlasher · 04-12-2010, 05:32 PM

I'm surprised by this, I thought Fox was the clear front runner, although I thought the local affiliates would prove troublesome, in the end, I thought they would fold.

I'm not too concerned about this as a "step backwards." Cable TV is totally different then it was 5-10 years ago. This will probably allow him to keep an earlier time slot, while keeping more of his "Late Night" shtick.

I'll be tuning in.

Mike53421 · 04-12-2010, 05:50 PM

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Originally Posted by toef

And if Leno is a jerk for making NBC consider pushing Conan back to midnight... what does that make Conan for bumping Lopez back?

Uhh... Conan didn't want to move "The Tonight Show" back to midnight. His intentions were to maintain the legacy of that franchise at 11:35pm.

As far as this news... in Canada we just lost TBS in favour of Peachtree TV and in general this feels like a big letdown. I'm skeptical but they must have just dumped a ton of money on him.

mikejet · 04-12-2010, 05:53 PM

Conan > George

Chordata · 04-12-2010, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by toef

Anyone else surprised? I thought for sure he'd be going to Fox. Cable seems like a big step down.

And if Leno is a jerk for making NBC consider pushing Conan back to midnight... what does that make Conan for bumping Lopez back?

Apples and oranges with regard to Leno. Leno's still a jerk.

I'm very very surprised; I thought he'd end up on a broadcast network. Maybe he likes the idea of cable which can be edgier than broadcast even at that hour.

I'll watch (even though I still detest TBS for stopping its Braves partnership

).

HockeySlasher · 04-12-2010, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by toef

And if Leno is a jerk for making NBC consider pushing Conan back to midnight... what does that make Conan for bumping Lopez back?

From what I've read, Lopez welcomed the change and actually called Conan and asked him to come to the network.

(I'm betting he is banking on Conan providing a HUGE carry over from Conan's show to his own.)

mikejet · 04-12-2010, 06:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Blu Tide

From what I've read, Lopez welcomed the change and actually called Conan and asked him to come to the network.

(I'm betting he is banking on Conan providing a HUGE carry over from Conan's show to his own.)

George's show isn't too bad. I've seen it a few times. It will be interesting to see what Conan does now he's on cable.

Clark Kent · 04-12-2010, 06:22 PM

This is not going to help Conan's ratings at all. The viewer demographics for TBS are all wrong for Conan's traditional audience. It appears to be a play by TBS to change up its viewership and attract a hipper, more urban demo. Expect to see heavy promotion of other TBS shows on Conan now.

I have to believe Fox backed out of the deal with Conan. Rumors persist the affiliates simply did not want to give up the slots. Conan has trashed the cable networks for years in jokes. That was why he was so happy getting the Tonight Show, as it was a flagship show on a major network. I am sure the show will last years, but it will never be the cultural force Conan's old show was on NBC.

mikejet · 04-12-2010, 06:27 PM

Conan's fan base is going to follow him to the network though.

anomynous · 04-12-2010, 06:32 PM

I cant believe Conando is going to the worst network on TV

Chordata · 04-12-2010, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by anomynous

I cant believe Conando is going to the worst network on TV

He's going to MTV?

STARSCREAM · 04-12-2010, 06:42 PM

I'm pretty shocked by this. Thought for sure he would be going to Fox. TBS...hmmmm.

Hi-Def Steve · 04-12-2010, 06:58 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

George's show isn't too bad. I've seen it a few times. It will be interesting to see what Conan does now he's on cable.

I agree. I thought the "who's blacker, Charles Barkley or Snoop" DNA test bit was pretty funny.

mikejet · 04-12-2010, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Hi-Def Steve

I agree. I thought the "who's blacker, Charles Barkley or Snoop" DNA test bit was pretty funny.

It was funny when the outcome was announced

He's also really good with his audience and with his skits. I think his interviews are only ok though. His best interview was with Jennifer Love Hewitt. Vajazzling FTW.

DetroitSportsFan · 04-12-2010, 07:09 PM

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Originally Posted by mikejet

Conan's fan base is going to follow him to the network though.

We'll see. They were supposed to be following him to the Tonight Show too.

WyldeMan45 · 04-12-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by toef

And if Leno is a jerk for making NBC consider pushing Conan back to midnight... what does that make Conan for bumping Lopez back?

Big Jaw, still an ass****, and George is the one who asked Conan to come to the network.

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O'Brien, 46, entered negotiations with the network last week after Lopez called and asked him to join TBS' late-night lineup. "I can't think of anything better than doing my show with Conan as my lead-in," Lopez said in a statement. "It's the beginning of a new era in late-night comedy."

mikejet · 04-12-2010, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by DetroitSportsFan

We'll see. They were supposed to be following him to the Tonight Show too.

It was hard to do when Leno was making them all fall asleep.

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04-12-2010, 05:23 PM	#2
fatediesel Blu-ray Count Member since:Nov 2007 Location:Iowa Blu-ray collection:410 Trading Score:47	This is a surprise but not a shock. Everyone talked about Fox but there was a lot of legal issues if Fox had tried to force their affiliates to show Conan instead of re-runs of syndicated shows, which the affiliates prefer because they get to keep all the advertising money. I think this is great for George Lopez. His show was getting virtually no buzz and the ratings weren't spectacular but now he'll have a strong lead-in.

04-12-2010, 05:28 PM	#3
Septimus Prime Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jan 2008 Blu-ray collection:164 Trading Score:2	TBS: Unfunny.

04-12-2010, 05:31 PM	#4
Gamma_Winstead Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2007 Location:U.S.G. Ishimura 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:764 Blu-ray reviews: 36 Trading Score:6	I got the news from Alessandra Torresani's Twitter.

04-12-2010, 05:32 PM	#5
HockeySlasher Power Member Member since:Oct 2008 Location:St. Paul, MN iTunes collection:563 Trading Score:39	I'm surprised by this, I thought Fox was the clear front runner, although I thought the local affiliates would prove troublesome, in the end, I thought they would fold. I'm not too concerned about this as a "step backwards." Cable TV is totally different then it was 5-10 years ago. This will probably allow him to keep an earlier time slot, while keeping more of his "Late Night" shtick. I'll be tuning in.

04-12-2010, 05:53 PM	#7
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Conan > George

04-12-2010, 06:22 PM	#11
Clark Kent Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Oct 2007 Location:Metropolis Blu-ray reviews:2 Trading Score:184	This is not going to help Conan's ratings at all. The viewer demographics for TBS are all wrong for Conan's traditional audience. It appears to be a play by TBS to change up its viewership and attract a hipper, more urban demo. Expect to see heavy promotion of other TBS shows on Conan now. I have to believe Fox backed out of the deal with Conan. Rumors persist the affiliates simply did not want to give up the slots. Conan has trashed the cable networks for years in jokes. That was why he was so happy getting the Tonight Show, as it was a flagship show on a major network. I am sure the show will last years, but it will never be the cultural force Conan's old show was on NBC.

04-12-2010, 06:27 PM	#12
mikejet Banned Member since:Sep 2008 Location:Los Angeles, CA Blu-ray reviews:5 Trading Score:29	Conan's fan base is going to follow him to the network though.

04-12-2010, 06:32 PM	#13
anomynous Blu-ray Guru Member since:Sep 2008 Blu-ray collection:185 Trading Score:40	I cant believe Conando is going to the worst network on TV

04-12-2010, 06:42 PM	#15
STARSCREAM Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Feb 2008 Location:Dagobah Blu-ray collection:148 Trading Score:67	I'm pretty shocked by this. Thought for sure he would be going to Fox. TBS...hmmmm.

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