The important thing to take from this story is that you won’t have to look at Jay Leno‘s potato head anymore come 2014. That’s good news for everyone! How’s that coming to pass? Well, Jimmy Fallon is moving from Late Night to The Tonight Show in Jay’s place, and Late Night is being taken over by Seth Meyers from Saturday Night Live. I think Jimmy is hilarious, but Seth doesn’t do much for me. However, given that I’m in bed before the credits start on any of these shows, I don’t think it matters.
This change has been rumoured to be happening for a while now, but NBC confirmed it at upfronts on Friday. Here’s some quotes, courtesy of DS.
“I only have to work for Lorne for five more years before I pay him back for the time I totaled his car.
“12.30 on NBC has long been incredible real estate. I hope I can do it justice.”
NBC chairman Bob Greenblatt also reacted positively to the addition of Meyers to NBC’s weeknight late-night lineup, saying: “We think Seth is one of the brightest, most insightful comedy writers and performers of his generation.
“His years at SNL‘s ‘Weekend Update’ desk, not to mention being head writer of the show for many seasons, helped him hone a topical brand of comedy that is perfect for the Late Night franchise.”
I’m sure Seth will do just fine in that slot. Jimmy will be great in Leno’s as long as he keeps the spirit of his Late Night show going, because it’s pretty great and way more entertaining than Jay ever was in that spot (or is in his current one).
Will miss Jay, Jimmy is boring, not funny.
looks like two homos A A CRABS CONVENTION …
” I USE LYSOL …”