The Tonight Show Monologue Burns NBC
By Krystal Clark
Conan O’Brien continues to bring the pain with his full on assault of NBC and their executives. Earlier today he put his foot down and stated that he wouldn’t continue hosting “The Tonight Show” if they pushed it back a half an hour. In a lengthy letter posted on the New York Times website he openly gave them an ultimatum for the whole world to see, and in the monologue for this evening’s taping he let them have it.
Over at THR, they’ve released the venomous statements that Conan used to describe his scheduling dispute with the peacock network. In typical comedic fashion he spoke about their lack of loyalty to him and his crew, and it’s hilarious. Take that NBC! At the moment we haven’t heard what Jay Leno has to say about today’s turn of events but his lackluster routine can’t be too far behind. Here’s the rundown of the top NBC jabs made via Conan O’Brien…
- Hello, my name is Conan O’Brien, and I may soon be available for children’s parties.
- Welcome to NBC. Where our new slogan is, “No longer just screwing up prime-time.”
- When I was a little boy, I remember watching “The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson” and thinking “Someday, I’m going to host that show for 7 months.”
- NBC says they’re planning to have the late night situation worked out before the Winter Olympics start. And trust me, when NBC says something – you can take that to the bank!
- Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid is still under fire for remarks he made about President Obama’s “blackness.” Sources say Reid could face Congressional censure, or even worse, be promised the “The Tonight Show” at 11:30.
Even though Conan is making light of the situation, he’s been put in a horrible position. He put a lot of time into earning his “Tonight Show” spot, and even after he officially got it, NBC still wants him to play second fiddle to Leno. Not only is that disrespectful, but it’s tacky. What happened to the good old days of business, when your word meant something?
Do you think Conan went too far with his monologue? Is he right for taking digs at the network?
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 3:49AM
CONAN IS AWFUL. LENO'S ONLY GOOD PTS. ARE HIS MONOLOGUE AND HEADLINES. I'D LIKE TO SEE CONAN DISAPPEAR OFF OF TV.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 4:17AM
Ha Conan, that's rattings… Grow up
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:05AM
right on coonan
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:22AM
Let's see: Conan uproots his entire life and those of his staff and band members for the sake of taking on The Tonight Show, and this is how NBC treats them? We're not talking about 'just' a television show here, folks. This is about real people with real lives who have been smacked down in the most disrespectful manner possible. And for this Conan put The Masturbating Bear on ice? (It was a case of 'Be nice or NBC spank…') I say bring back The Bear, Pimpbot 5000, and every other 'offensive' character in Conan's arsenal every night he's still on NBC. Burn every bridge and leave the stench embedded in their corporate nostrils!!!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:26AM
SO Krystal Clark believes Jay Leno's routines are lackluster. I don't think so. Last year, Jay was
'King Of Late Night'. Now, Conan is simply the 'Peasant Of Late Night'. As for NBC, they never
should of shifted Jay to 10 PM, but what do you expect, studio execs are idiots!
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:36AM
Jay Leno is spineless just like the executives at N.B.C.
Wednesday, January 13, 2010 5:59AM
Atta boy Conan, illegitimi non carborundum!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thursday, January 14, 2010 12:05AM
Why bother to give leno a 30 min slot. He is the one that wanted to try the prime time thing and it is tanking. That is nothing on Conan. I think he can be funny and sometimes edgy-er than leno by far. He also was not really given much time to work on his chops. Craig Ferguson has been on a lot longer to gain a following and they should actually give the tonight show to him. He is seriously funny.
Friday, January 15, 2010 1:51PM
#1 They are only offering the 30 min slot in hopes that Conan rejects it and quits so they can put Leno back where he was. #2 NBC execs should never have screwed with the way things were – The previous Tonight show hosts were allowed to reign until they were ready to retire and if I were Leno I would have left them high and dry for doing something so low. #3 NBC made their bed but now they refuse to sleep in it. None of the rest of us get "do overs" and neither should they. The new CONTRACT was not contingent on success after 7 months and further more I am ashamed of Leno for taking part in what they are doing to Conan. He of all people should realize what is going on and what is at stake. I have lost all respect for him. Before I would have followed him to any other network for what was being done to him but now I'll continue to watch Conan for the remainder of his airings then ditch NBC altogether.
Friday, January 15, 2010 2:00PM
Yeah, I figured an innocent comment would be the one to be censored!
Friday, January 15, 2010 2:24PM
I have to agree with kidkarma66 , and take it one step further, which is my repect for not only NBC but Leno is gone. Nobody gave Conan a chance to get good ratings. I will also say to the leno fans, if you think that leno is any better doing the tonight show, your all stupid. I hope Conan find another network that will treat him good, and not slam him into the ground ike NBC has. NBC you suck, and I've switched to another network for my veiwing. Burn every bridge you can with that cocky network conan. I look forword to the remaining shows. Let them have it !!!!
Thursday, January 21, 2010 9:44PM
Why do all the leno fans use caps lock?