With the continued deterioration of the ‘Tonight Show’ starring Conan O’Brien, a recent entertainment rumor has hit the internet and some new wires regarding the potential replacement of O’Brien by Jerry Seinfeld. There is good reason to believe that this would be a positive move for NBC. Given the ratings issues of Jay Leno, the current status of the ‘Tonight Show’ needs its own injection of ratings success. The show has lost 52% of its viewers in the year since O’Brien took over the show.
Representatives for Conan O’Brien, Jerry Seinfeld as well as NBC are all denying that any talks have taken place between the two. NBC has denied the story, stating that Conan was their host for “Tonight Show’ and there were no plans to change this at this time. However, sources on both sides of the story claim that there have indeed been talks between them and that Seinfeld would be the show’s new host before the end of 2010.
Although there are no confirmations or firm commitments to this potential move, from a viewership and NBC perspective the belief is that Seinfeld would pull in more viewership as well as more sponsors if he were to take over as host of the show.
Jerry Seinfeld To Take 'Tonight Show' From Conan O'Brien?
I think Seinfeld would KILL as the Tonight Show host. He has the potential to surpass johnny Carson! It’s all about money and ratings. Seinfeld earned billions for NBC. Replay…
This is just stupid…notice they said it will be the lowest November ratings in 15 years? Or…the lowest since Jay Leno’s second year on the show…before he got his audience. Ths is a rumor from a guy who has no idea wha they are talking about. A rumor from a guy who wants attention.
Yessss!!!! Conan with his stupid antiques and Andy with nothin (actually annoyin antiques) definately need to go. Jerry Seinfeld will definately be a welcome respite from these atrocities. Come on NBC. Read the pulse of your viewers and bring Seinfeld on board. I am tired of hearing how good the studio and surrounding areas are.