NBC Shakeup -- Jay Leno Comes Out on Top

[versus_addict]

So I tried to watch Leno’s new show even though I swore never to watch his lame ass again…and yeah, he’s still lame as ever. The only good thing Leno has ever done is his garage.

Love how Letterman lit his ass up and called the BS out…brutal.

Conan is absolutely on fire, at least he’s going out with a bang.

[Satomiblood]

I didn’t watch the Tonight Show that much while Jay was on, but I found him to be pretty funny.

[scrotal_region]

You know, if you divvy up the $8.1 million settlement Conan got for his staff of 200, that only comes out to roughly $40,500 per person. That’s not even a year’s salary if it’s divided up evenly, and you and I both know it won’t be. Meanwhile, at least Leno is keeping his people employed.

I think something like 60-70 came with him from new york, and of the hundred something californians 40-50 are getting other jobs in NBC, so it’s still somewhat reasonable.

[Septimus_Prime]

man Conan’s skit with the car mouse and rolling stone’s satisifaction song was great. A big screw u NBC for $1.5 million.

What crazy purchases is he going to think of next?

The thing is, NBC would have had to approve that purchase either way (since they still own the show), and you can’t even just up and buy a Veyron, as there’s a huge waiting list for that car (although I’m almost sure Jay Leno could, given his clout in the automotive world :bluu:).

[dancing_destroyer]

So not only do they buy Conan out of the show after seven months, but he can’t appear on another network until September 1st? Foul…

[maxx]

So not only do they buy Conan out of the show after seven months, but he can’t appear on another network until September 1st? Foul…

normal business practice to me. i mean he’s not gonna appear on tv anyways after april cuz then we start getting into rerun season.

[Yoh]

The thing is, NBC would have had to approve that purchase either way (since they still own the show), and you can’t even just up and buy a Veyron, as there’s a huge waiting list for that car (although I’m almost sure Jay Leno could, given his clout in the automotive world :bluu:).

Yah, but like how much of conans stuff that is airing now are approved by NBC?

So not only do they buy Conan out of the show after seven months, but he can’t appear on another network until September 1st? Foul…

Even if Conan gets a new gig today, it still take some time for his new boss to build him his new stage. Then theres possibility of relocating, hiring of his staff, paper work etc… so he have to wait either way.

[Higher-Jin]

i think the title of this thread should change to Conan coming out on top.

He’s getting severance, freedom, and a huge publicity boost on his way to another network.

It wouldn’t surprise me if he did this all on purpose. I mean who the fuck cares about a half hour anyway?

[Septimus_Prime]

Yah, but like how much of conans stuff that is airing now are approved by NBC?

All of it. Everything airing on NBC has to be approved by NBC. Also keep in mind that they are getting a huge ratings spike from all this.

[Pimp_Willy]

If that was 100% true, then why was the Bugatti skit pulled from all internet broadcasts? I know it’s for money reasons, but NBC would have approved it knowing it was going to air online, and it didn’t.

His show finishes filming at 6ish, which gives them 2 1/2 hours to get it edited and up on the air before it airs on the east coast. He could have easily played the song without prior permission, knowing that the royalty checks would have to be paid, with the only other option that NBC pulled his show for the night and threw on a rerun. So in that sense, I think the Rolling Stones bit really did screw NBC out of a chunk of change.

Now, as for the Car, that was most likely just a good promotion bit for them, I don’t think for a second he could really charge that to NBC

[blooper]

yea, NBC isnt being completely screwed, theyre gonna capitalize on his recent rating spike. his suspension from television isnt that big of a deal anyway. like someone said before me, if he does have something lined up already, theyre still going to have to develop the new show and build sets and pitch their ideas and schedule guests etc. etc. theres a lot of preparation before a show can start airing. so either way, the whole situation is working out pretty smoothly i think.

[maxx]

If that was 100% true, then why was the Bugatti skit pulled from all internet broadcasts? I know it’s for money reasons, but NBC would have approved it knowing it was going to air online, and it didn’t.

His show finishes filming at 6ish, which gives them 2 1/2 hours to get it edited and up on the air before it airs on the east coast. He could have easily played the song without prior permission, knowing that the royalty checks would have to be paid, with the only other option that NBC pulled his show for the night and threw on a rerun. So in that sense, I think the Rolling Stones bit really did screw NBC out of a chunk of change.

Now, as for the Car, that was most likely just a good promotion bit for them, I don’t think for a second he could really charge that to NBC

certain things are allowed to air on tv, but they dont have the rights for rebroadcast on online. thats why certain musical performances on snl dont get on hulu due to restrictions.

[Septimus_Prime]

If that was 100% true, then why was the Bugatti skit pulled from all internet broadcasts? I know it’s for money reasons, but NBC would have approved it knowing it was going to air online, and it didn’t.

His show finishes filming at 6ish, which gives them 2 1/2 hours to get it edited and up on the air before it airs on the east coast. He could have easily played the song without prior permission, knowing that the royalty checks would have to be paid, with the only other option that NBC pulled his show for the night and threw on a rerun. So in that sense, I think the Rolling Stones bit really did screw NBC out of a chunk of change.

Now, as for the Car, that was most likely just a good promotion bit for them, I don’t think for a second he could really charge that to NBC

Yeah, I mean, I’ve been to the show, too, remember? Granted my seat wasn’t as good as yours, I still know the times.

But think about this. How much time does it take to mute the audio or even to just put a graphic over what they don’t want you to hear or see? Not long at all. ABC did that shit during the live Drew Carey (and if you think Leno is unfunny, you haven’t seen that motherfucker. He’s like the father of Jimmy Fallon style “comedy”) show in, like, half a second to cover someone’s ass.

EDIT: http://jalopnik.com/5453816/update-petersen-museum-loaned-bugatti-veyron-to-conan

UPDATE: Petersen Museum Loaned Bugatti Veyron To Conan

Our theory about where Conan O’Brien got the Bugatti for his crazy expensive sketch was correct. We now have confirmation from the Petersen Automotive Museum that they did loan the car to the Tonight Show for last night’s sketch.

Smart move on the part of the Petersen Automotive Museum. You think that Veyron was worth a lot before? Now imagine how much it’s worth after it participated in television history. Any guesses on how it’ll affect the value?

Well, there we go. Mystery solved.

[Superking]

Yeah, I mean, I’ve been to the show, too, remember? Granted my seat wasn’t as good as yours, I still know the times.

But think about this. How much time does it take to mute the audio or even to just put a graphic over what they don’t want you to hear or see? Not long at all. ABC did that shit during the live Drew Carey (and if you think Leno is unfunny, you haven’t seen that motherfucker. He’s like the father of Jimmy Fallon style “comedy”) show in, like, half a second to cover someone’s ass.

EDIT: http://jalopnik.com/5453816/update-petersen-museum-loaned-bugatti-veyron-to-conan

Well, there we go. Mystery solved.

That’s a lie, no one is unfunnier than Leno.

[Yoh]

EDIT: http://jalopnik.com/5453816/update-petersen-museum-loaned-bugatti-veyron-to-conan

Well, there we go. Mystery solved.

Aw man, why did got to bait conan out like that. Good find tho Sep, you know ur stuff. So does NBC have to pay royality fee for the rolling stone song that conan aired along with the “rented” car.

[Superking]

i think the title of this thread should change to Conan coming out on top.

He’s getting severance, freedom, and a huge publicity boost on his way to another network.

It wouldn’t surprise me if he did this all on purpose. I mean who the fuck cares about a half hour anyway?

Well the important thing about the matter was about The Tonight Show and the 1130 timeslot, and in that case, no, Conan didn’t come out on top.

[ZombieHipHop]

That’s a lie, no one is unfunnier than Leno.

Half the cast of mad tv before it’s cancellation would like a word with you…

[maxx]

im wondering if conans comment about reairing it on the internet is also a nod to the whole writers strike.

[Yoh]

That’s a lie, no one is unfunnier than Leno.

jimmy fallon wants to speak with you

[maxx]

jimmy fallon wants to speak with you

and look into the camera while he does the joke.