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09 Oct 2009 12:14

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Culture: Jay Leno: Enemy of “Southland” and other good dramas on NBC?

  • I’m disappointed that NBC no longer has the time periods available to support the kind of critically-acclaimed series that was for so many years, a hallmark of their success.
  • “Southland” executive producer John Wells • On the cancellation of his show before a single episode of its second season had aired. Wells, who also produced “ER,” was screwed over by Jay Leno’s monopoly on most of the the good drama time slots. NBC may have just done permanent damage to its reputation with the Jay Leno experiment. • source
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01 Oct 2009 10:50

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Culture: Jay Leno’s having trouble getting guests from other networks

  • It’s an unexpected consequence of the 10 p.m. block. Jay Leno may have had an easy time getting guests when he was on at 11:35 EST, but at 10, it’s a different story. “Yes, there was a little pressure, because as you know you are now on prime time and I’m on a different network,” said Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who became the first CBS star to show up on Leno’s show Tuesday night. In other news, the reviews aren’t getting more positive. source
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14 Sep 2009 11:20

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Culture: Jay Leno has a new set just big enough for his lameness

  • Ooh, a new set. Doesn’t mean his show won’t suck still. His show premieres tonight against a bunch of dramas.source
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29 May 2009 21:46

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Culture: Key line from Jay Leno’s final “Tonight Show” monologue

  • When we started this show, my hair was black and the president was white. When we started the show, Jon and Kate were both eight.
  • Jay Leno • In his final “Tonight Show” appearance. He got a nice friendly dig in at his network, noting that “I’m going to be going to a secluded spot where no one can find me – NBC prime time.” On a side note, in case you’re wondering, we’ve been avoiding the Jon and Kate scandal on purpose – because we don’t give a crap. • source
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29 May 2009 20:40

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Culture: As he leaves “The Tonight Show,” here’s a Jay Leno quote to live by

  • I had two jobs as a kid, one at a fast-food restaurant and one at a Ford dealership. And I’d put the money from one job in one pocket and spend it. And the other paycheck I’d save. I do that now. I have always banked my Tonight Show money and lived off the stand-up.
  • Jay Leno • Who we still think is pretty unfunny, but admit that we admire just a tiny bit more after reading this little bit about him. He has charitable organizations set up, by the way. Also, Leno will be back in the fall for his 10 p.m. gig after his final “Tonight Show” … well, tonight. • source
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24 Apr 2009 17:18

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Culture: An apology to Jay Leno, and an update on his condition

  • Dear Jay, We realize it’s not your fault that you’re not funny. And shouldn’t bring light to it every time we post. Sometimes, we just need to leave it alone and get out the news. There’s a limit to how catty we should be. And in the future, if something bad happens to you, we’ll hold our tongue while posting about it. Sorry for being so mean, man. source
  • Dear Jay, We realize it’s not your fault that you’re not funny. And shouldn’t bring light to it every time we post. Sometimes, we just need to leave it alone and get out the news. There’s a limit to how catty we should be. And in the future, if something bad happens to you, we’ll hold our tongue while posting about it. Sorry for being so mean, man.
  • Anyway … Leno, the talk show host getting replaced by Conan O’Brien in a couple of months, then moved into prime-time, apparently was suffering from dehydration when he was taken to the hospital yesterday. It was not a sign of anything more dangerous, nor was work particularly stressful. Friday’s show also got cancelled. source
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23 Apr 2009 22:06

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Culture: Jay Leno’s in the hospital, not on his crummy talk show

  • 17 years since Jay last missed a chance to be unfunny source
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20 Mar 2009 21:18

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Offbeat, U.S.: A Special Olympian just dared Obama. It’s on now!

  • He bowled a 129. I bowl a 300. I could beat that score easily.
  • Kolan McConiughey • One of the top Special Olympian bowlers in the world. Dude’s bowled five perfect games since 2005, which totally puts Obama (and most of the rest of us) to shame. Obama’s first major verbal slip-up of his presidency doesn’t even make sense when talking about this dude. • source
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20 Mar 2009 01:13

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Culture, U.S.: Obama’s Leno appearance may have blown up in his face

  • The president made an offhand remark making fun of his own bowling that was in no way intended to disparage the Special Olympics. He thinks that the Special Olympics are a wonderful program that gives an opportunity to shine to people with disabilities from around the world.
  • White House spokesman Bill Burton • Regarding an offhand remark Obama made on “The Tonight Show” comparing his bowling abilities to a Special Olympics athlete. *forehead slap* Nice damage control, Bill. • source
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19 Mar 2009 22:18

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Culture, U.S.: Obama is pretty good at pretending Jay Leno is funny

Our president went on “The Tonight Show” show to tell people he was ticked about AIG. Well, duh. source
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