New Leno Show May Not Be Aired
April 6, 2009 by Jeanne Dupuis
Filed under Television
As you probably know, Jay Leno is leaving the Tonight Show (he will be replaced by talk show host, Conan O’Brien, later this year) but he doesn’t want to leave television all together (in fact, I’ve heard countless rumors about how he changed his mind but NBC had already given Conan a contract).
Now, with a 10pm variety-type show planned, many NBC affiliates are unsure about whether they will even broadcast the show. How’s that for loyalty? Boston’s WHDH is actually considering running their local news in that timeslot rather than give Leno a chance.
I can understand the hesitation, though. Advertising …read more




