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Ok so the other day I wrote a post about Jimmy Fallon and mentioned how he is taking over for Conan when Conan takes over for Jay in May 2009. Well there is a new development in the Late Night story, Jay Leno is not leaving NBC. In fact Mr. Leno will be getting his own show in the coveted 10PM EST time slot. The show will apparently be pretty much just like what Jay is doing now. He will host a talk show. So although this is good news for both Jay and NBC it is not so good for Conan or Jimmy. It is huge for Jay to have a talk show at 10PM EST, it really is a promotion for him. As for NBC, well they get a show that will no doubt kill in the ratings and will be way cheaper to produce than a comedy or drama. Plus viewers already love Jay so that will definitely help out NBC. I have to say I was quite surprised by this development. I thought Jay would retire or just do stand up or play with his cars or something. NBC clearly made him an offer he couldn’t refuse. NBC is going where no other major network has gone before. Sure The CW and Fox air local news at 10PM EST but that is so not the same has having a talk show in the time really prime slot. Anyway I can not wait to see how this whole saga plays out.

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