Should Leno or Conan Host The Tonight Show?

October 17, 2007

The groundwork has been in place for years for Conan O'Brien to take over The Tonight Show from Jay Leno in 2009. But now there's a new twist to the story: Leno doesn't want to leave. Some in the industry are also wondering if Conan's irreverent humor will work in an earlier time slot. Which comedian do you think is more fit to host The Tonight Show?

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46 Comments

4 years

Conan is a PUKE and along with him comes a pukey hairdo. I can't stomach Conan, so as soon as he comes on, the channel gets changed. You can't pay me enough to watch his show. God, what were you thinking when you offered him the opportunity to host the Tonight Show ?? If you couldn't have kept Leno, then I'd rather see Fallon take over the slot. Can't say I am all that keen on Fallon, but better than anyone else.

4 years

I have Jay withdrawl now. Conan is an ok guy for sure. But Jay was so versatile for all ages. Conan thinks Pearl Jam is the greatest band that ever was, but they are mediocre/blah to me. He is so different from Jay. I just love Jay and his bubbly wry sense of humor and the stage was so warm. Jay can't be replaced as far as I'm concerned. I will certainly feel a loss not being able to watch the Tonight Show with Jay Leno, as my tears fall!!

7showgirl7 4 years

I have never thought Conan is funny, guess I just don't get his humor

lala788 5 years

I'm on team Leno , i think he should stay

em1282 5 years

(P.S.--thanks for the pic of Conan. I have the biggest crush on him--gotta love the funny guys!)

em1282 5 years

While I abhor Leno (I don't think I've ever laughed at one of his jokes, and he is a horrible interviewer IMO), I don't want Conan to take the earlier time slot. He is great where he is (he's kept me watching ever since I was in 7th grade...I still can't get to bed early!) and I don't want his show to change.

pargie 5 years

I miss Craig Kilborn! But between Jay and Conan, I love Conan! Jay irks me, I watch Letterman instead.

MamaD 5 years

I think they're both great in the shows they have now....mixing it up would mess it up, in my opinion.

BETTYROCKETS 5 years

:woohoo: TEAM cONAN is winning!!! hahhaha he rocks!

purrtykitty 5 years

i think leno is great...i just can't stay up late enought to watch conan, although i catch him on occasion. i hope leno stays on!

MNDempseyLover 5 years

Leno appears so scripted! I don't watch him at all. I will watch Letterman from time to time--his timing is better. I would give Conan a chance---what I have seen him in I like.

leeluvfashion 5 years

Other: I can't decide because I love them both!

briggs313 5 years

Conan all the way!

Angelica 5 years

Conan! I want to watch his string bean dance more often.

UrbanBohemian 5 years

Leno is such a butt kisser. That's why I love Letterman for his loopy and devil-may-care humor. I think Conan would be great on the Tonight Show, but if Conan and Dave went head-to-head, I'd be torn between them because Conan has such an innocent goofball kind of humor.

cleveland 5 years

Up until recently Letterman wasn't on in the UK, even now they're weeks behind. Leno and Conan are on a few days behind and at different times. Personally I get Conan and Letterman off the net so it doesn't really matter to me. As long as Conan doesn't get worse being on earlier I don't much care.

pebby01 5 years

i watch both shows, but i LOOOOOOOOOOOOOVE conan. i'd definitely pick him over leno, but i would still miss leno!

cmack 5 years

It doesn't really matter to me since I Tivo Conan anyway and go to sleep earlier than either show comes on! But I agree that I'm a bit scared that Conan may lose his edge in closer to primetime.....

-Maryan- 5 years

Conan, Conan, Conan!!!! He's the best!

demonkitty18 5 years

Jay Leno should stay on!!

Buffy2103 5 years

I LOVE Conan!

mediafreak 5 years

funny...I've been hoping I never have to see jay leno's face anywhere...

nicachica 5 years

Conan is way cooler than Leno. Who else could pull off a masturbating bear and the FedEx Pope??? :) The only thing i'm worried about is that they'll try and censor Conan to being "softer" like Jay. Please let Conan be Conan!

girodet 5 years

Personally, I think Craig Ferguson is the best.

cakes7873 5 years

Conan is a genius!

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