David Letterman has decided to step into the NBC fray with a relentless attack on Tuesday, that ripped Jay Leno as a "phony". David Letterman also seemed to offer some support for Conan O'Brien as well. Letterman was responding to Leno's famous "Don't blame Conan" statement from Monday evening. Letterman was critical that Leno didn't move on to some other network after leaving THE TONIGHT SHOW as well.
Letterman's LATE SHOW even ran a fake TONIGHT SHOW ad that took aim at Leno as well. But probably, a large part of Letterman's wrath is his continued anger at not getting THE TONIGHT SHOW helm years ago when NBC handed it off to Jay Leno from Johnny Carson. David Letterman was Johnny Carson's choice as well, but NBC executives chose Leno over his objections.
However, Letterman didn't really address the simple economics at hand for NBC. NBC would have lost an estimated $3-5 in 2010 with Conan, but can make a $25-40 million profit with Jay Leno at THE TONIGHT SHOW helm.
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Let me rephrase that first ... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Marc | January 20, 2010 6:33 PM | Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
Let me rephrase that first line for ya:
"David Letterman has decided to" double down and be twice the turd he was.
1. Posted by Marc | January 20, 2010 6:33 PM |
Score: -2 (2 votes cast)
Posted on January 20, 2010 18:33
2. Posted by Paul Hooson | January 20, 2010 7:07 PM | Score: 0 (0 votes cast)
Hello, Marc. Certainly, it's more "sour grapes" from David Letterman. Losing his bid to get THE TONIGHT SHOW gig himself still smarts it seems, although he's the top TV late night host regardless.
2. Posted by Paul Hooson | January 20, 2010 7:07 PM |
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Posted on January 20, 2010 19:07
3. Posted by Per | January 20, 2010 8:58 PM | Score: 0 (2 votes cast)
Easy on kool-aids first tow losers.
Letterman was spectacular last night mocking backstabbing Leno relentlessly.
Compared to Moron Lamo who can't utter a word without his stupid script card, Letterman's add-libbing ability is that of God.
3. Posted by Per | January 20, 2010 8:58 PM |
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Posted on January 20, 2010 20:58
4. Posted by Jay Tea | January 21, 2010 7:09 PM | Score: 2 (2 votes cast)
Leno had a truly brutal comeback last night.
"Now Letterman's coming after me. You know how to get Letterman to ignore you? Marry him!"
Tonight could be brutal...
J.
4. Posted by Jay Tea | January 21, 2010 7:09 PM |
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Posted on January 21, 2010 19:09
5. Posted by Paul Hooson | January 21, 2010 7:25 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
Hello, Jay. Ratings will certainly rise with all of this controversy. The saga goes on....
5. Posted by Paul Hooson | January 21, 2010 7:25 PM |
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Posted on January 21, 2010 19:25