Jay Leno vs. Conan O'Brien

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Late Night Wars - Conan O'Brien vs Jay Leno - Weigh In With Your Thoughts on this Ongoing TV Feud!

The Light Night Wars have raged on and on between David Letterman and Jay Leno, but wit the passing of the torch from Jay Leno to Conan O'Brien, we entered a new era of late night tv comedy. In a surprising move, Jay Leno still would be on TV ahead of O'Brien, except the show was at an earlier time slot. Ratings dipped for both Conan and Leno, and threats of cancellation loomed. Now, NBC wants to move Conan O'Brien to a later night slot, and go back on their word by moving Jay Leno back to 11:30 in his original slot, in an attempt to save ratings and salvage advertisers. Who do you side with in the late night wars between Conan and Leno? Weigh in with your own opinion on the Jay Leno vs. Conan O'Brien debate below!
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Jay Leno vs Conan O'Brien - Who is Funnier, or the Better Host?

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Who do you like better, Conan O'Brien or Jay Leno?

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Jay Leno

zhapon says:

Conan is a backstabber, tried to kick Leno out without even letting him know about it. Leno is a generous person, he had balls not to hurt this maggot in any way giving up all he had build for 18 years to this prima donna. Where is this loser now? Leno still performs as same as before, and maybe even better.

Conan O'Brien

JeanJohnson says:

Conan rules!

Conan'Obrien fan says:

I think Conan O Brien definatly got the wrong end of the stick. i don't blame leno, but i def think that NBC should be one to blame in all this, going back on there word. then again Jay leno was being a complete tool. He should of left like promised.

paperfacets says:

Conan! He got a bum dial. The network had to save some bucks so they booted Conan so they would not have to pay Jay a big retirement. That's is what I read, anyway.

kiwisoutback says:

I'm definitely with Conan. I've been watching since he first came on the air. He was worth staying up for then, and I'll be following him to whatever network he goes to. I've never been all that impressed with Jay's comedy, it's never fresh, but always hokey.

arncyn says:

I'm with Team Conan. the NBC debable notwithstanding, he really is the funnier comedian. He's cooler too!

 

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This is kind of like an early predecessor to Jackie Chan's Rush Hour. It's a similar premise, but was made much earlier, in 1989. You can get an idea of what Jay Leno used to be like before taking over the Tonight Show on this movie, and how his humor has evolved (or devolved).

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Tell Us More About What You Think of Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien

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  • paperfacets Sep 13, 2010 @ 4:14 pm | delete
    Craig is good but talks a bit too fast. Jay does make me laugh but not as much as Conan. Conan's interaction with the guests is funnier by 100 percent.
  • arncyn Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:50 pm | delete
    p.s. I found this great animation video explaining the Leno vs. Conan showdown that you might want to add to your lens: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-y04H5mFUFM (it's not mine, and by the way you don't have to publish this comment) (:
  • arncyn Jan 21, 2010 @ 1:48 pm | delete
    Good on Conan for putting his foot down! If he has to leave NBC then I guess it's for the best. I've been watching his show for the past 10+ years (I only watch Jay whenever I chance upon his show while channel surfing) and felt bad seeing the rug pulled from under his feet. This is a great, well-crafted debate lens on a timely topic. *blessed by an angel*

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