NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
01-23-10, 01:04 PM
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01-23-10, 01:14 PM
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As for the future, I fully expect FOX to give him the 11pm to 12pm slot starting in September. The biggest problem is going to be for some FOX affiliates who have syndication deals with other shows in that time slot - so some people in certain parts of the country may have to see Conan at a different hour (or not at all) until all the affiliates have fulfilled other obligations. Last I heard, about 70% of FOX stations would be "clear" to run a new Conan show in the 11pm slot starting in September.
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
As for the future, I fully expect FOX to give him the 11pm to 12pm slot starting in September. The biggest problem is going to be for some FOX affiliates who have syndication deals with other shows in that time slot - so some people in certain parts of the country may have to see Conan at a different hour (or not at all) until all the affiliates have fulfilled other obligations. Last I heard, about 70% of FOX stations would be "clear" to run a new Conan show in the 11pm slot starting in September.
I like the idea of HBO creatively, and I think it would create a situation where he wouldn't be judged by exactly the same yardstick as the others are.
01-23-10, 01:54 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
He would get more clearance than that, just not at 11pm. Letterman started on CBS with 67% clearance at 11:30, but was carried by 98% of the affiliates.
01-23-10, 02:32 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
That was when somebody could count on 20 months to establish himself on The Tonight Show, though. It seems we're in a far more cutthroat era now.
01-23-10, 02:34 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
Conan can't HOST a new show until September...but that doesn't mean he can't be on one...I'm expecting we'll see him popping up on a lot of other people's shows in the meantime, and perhaps even doing some exclusive Internet stuff.
As for the future, I fully expect FOX to give him the 11pm to 12pm slot starting in September. The biggest problem is going to be for some FOX affiliates who have syndication deals with other shows in that time slot - so some people in certain parts of the country may have to see Conan at a different hour (or not at all) until all the affiliates have fulfilled other obligations. Last I heard, about 70% of FOX stations would be "clear" to run a new Conan show in the 11pm slot starting in September.
As for the future, I fully expect FOX to give him the 11pm to 12pm slot starting in September. The biggest problem is going to be for some FOX affiliates who have syndication deals with other shows in that time slot - so some people in certain parts of the country may have to see Conan at a different hour (or not at all) until all the affiliates have fulfilled other obligations. Last I heard, about 70% of FOX stations would be "clear" to run a new Conan show in the 11pm slot starting in September.
01-23-10, 02:42 PM
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01-23-10, 03:11 PM
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01-23-10, 03:18 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
Just my $0.02
01-23-10, 03:21 PM
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I honestly can't find the link at this time, but it did pop up on a couple sites yesterday, who knows if it's legit.
01-23-10, 03:27 PM
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What I find funny (and sad) about all this is the deal was made to AVOID what happened in 1992 and instead it was arguably even more of a clusterfuck in that you had people like Letterman, Kimmell, Stewart and Cobert having a field day of the situation (I know it was huge in '92 since a legend was being replaced and NBC went against Carson's choice).
01-23-10, 03:39 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
I more clearly sees how it is here in DVDTalks. wm lopez is attacks because he represents our Pahlin. In that what he says is clearly bullshits crazy but the left-wing media nuts of DVD Talk twists his words with Facts and true historical accounts. This is no fair and it will cause our chosen one to reconsider. His ramblings are the divine channeling of Palin and what Obama wishes he felt in his hearts of the world.
I supports you wm lopez for speakings the message and not fearing how many brain cells burn up as a results.
I supports you wm lopez for speakings the message and not fearing how many brain cells burn up as a results.
It's better than watching the actual video. I'll bet WM Lopez is sitting back laughing while you guys go Nuckin' Futs.
01-23-10, 04:07 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
Whatever his new show ends up being, I just hope he has an all new band, announcer, etc. Moving to yet another show, and still having Richter, Weinberg, and the same band, would just be too much of the same.
If he gets a new show, I hope things are different and NEW.
If he gets a new show, I hope things are different and NEW.
01-23-10, 04:08 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
I wonder how far that goes, though. Can he go to the Academy Awards and sit in the audience? Can he go out to a restaurant and risk being taped by TMZ or somebody? I'd guess he can't book anything. If he's at a Laker game and they pan up to his seat, no foul.
01-23-10, 04:09 PM
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I love Andy in his TV shows and as a side kick but didn't like him as an announcer, it didn't work.
I like Weinberg too much to wish him off the show.
I like Weinberg too much to wish him off the show.
01-23-10, 04:11 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
I think the plan is probably to have everybody they had. I don't think you'll see much tinkering with the format. This is a pretty long layoff, though. I'm guessing people (behind the scenes or on camera) might end up moving on just because they want to work. The desire to work is one of the least well acknowledged human desires. Not working eats at a man in my experience. A month will probably pass just like a nice long vacation, but more than that seems to drive people a little stir crazy.
01-23-10, 04:32 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
I think the plan is probably to have everybody they had. I don't think you'll see much tinkering with the format. This is a pretty long layoff, though. I'm guessing people (behind the scenes or on camera) might end up moving on just because they want to work. The desire to work is one of the least well acknowledged human desires. Not working eats at a man in my experience. A month will probably pass just like a nice long vacation, but more than that seems to drive people a little stir crazy.
01-23-10, 04:45 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
My advise to you is don't go to Vegas.
01-23-10, 05:09 PM
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Re: NBC: let's see how low we can go (Conan thread, part 2)
The last gap was 3 months, but it included a move from NY to LA. This will be 7 months, and we've not heard yet that there will be any move (though I am personally rooting for NYC, I kind of doubt it).
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01-23-10, 07:31 PM
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The "Triumph the Insult Comic Dog" character is the joint property of Robert Smigel and NBC/Universal.
01-23-10, 07:44 PM
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Re: Conan's bad ratings losing money for NBC
I can't find the article now because I've read so many from so many different places in the last couple weeks.
But when this first came out about how Conan's Tonight Show was losing money, I read an article pointing out that Conan's rating were similar to what Letterman's had been for years when he was #2 or #3 in the time-slot, and that the charge for ads on Conan's show was not very different from what they were charging for ads on Letterman.
So, the writer asked, if Letterman's show had been making money for CBS all those years, how could NBC claim that Conan was suddenly losing money for them?
I can't find the article now because I've read so many from so many different places in the last couple weeks.
But when this first came out about how Conan's Tonight Show was losing money, I read an article pointing out that Conan's rating were similar to what Letterman's had been for years when he was #2 or #3 in the time-slot, and that the charge for ads on Conan's show was not very different from what they were charging for ads on Letterman.
So, the writer asked, if Letterman's show had been making money for CBS all those years, how could NBC claim that Conan was suddenly losing money for them?
