Post by Chuck Conry on Jan 8, 2010 22:24:08 GMT -6
Take backseat to Leno or leave the network...
TMZ reports that NBC has given Conan O'Brien an ultimatum -- either he accept that The Jay Leno Show is taking over the 11:35PM ET timeslot and that his show will be bumped back to 12:05PM ET, or leave the network. As reported earlier, NBC looks to be ready to move Leno to the timeslot currently occupied by Conan. If Conan decides to stay with NBC, Leno's show will be 30 minutes and be followed by Conan. If Conan decides to leave, Leno's show will be a full hour, essentially undoing NBC's move to make Conan O'Brien the host of The Tonight Show over Jay Leno.
Conan is said to be furious that NBC blindsided him with this situation as they apparently gave him no warning that this move was being considered. At this point, he is considering his options.
TMZ reports that NBC has given Conan O'Brien an ultimatum -- either he accept that The Jay Leno Show is taking over the 11:35PM ET timeslot and that his show will be bumped back to 12:05PM ET, or leave the network. As reported earlier, NBC looks to be ready to move Leno to the timeslot currently occupied by Conan. If Conan decides to stay with NBC, Leno's show will be 30 minutes and be followed by Conan. If Conan decides to leave, Leno's show will be a full hour, essentially undoing NBC's move to make Conan O'Brien the host of The Tonight Show over Jay Leno.
Conan is said to be furious that NBC blindsided him with this situation as they apparently gave him no warning that this move was being considered. At this point, he is considering his options.
