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Conan

It was fun to see him on the tonight show, but it felt like he tried a bit too hard... Cutting Jimmy off several times, not actually answering any questions, etc
 
How his Tonight Show didn't work is beyond me.

Conan, for whatever reason, just didn't connect with the WWII generation of late-night viewers and that was that. I remember my grandmother - who thought Carson was the greatest talent on television - just hated Letterman and Conan. Meanwhile, I loved Letterman as much as I enjoyed Carson.

Seeing a live taping of Conan in Burbank was definitely one of my favorite moments in terms any other entertainment experience (Comedy Cellar, Comedy Store, Tonight Show, Broadway, etc.)
 
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How his Tonight Show didn't work is beyond me.
Jay Leno didn’t go away. That’s the key. Carson walked away. Letterman walked away. Leno couldn’t do it.

Fallon’s ratings suck. Lorne Michaels forced him onto NBC and it broke the brand.
 
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He's a national treasure. People who don't like conan:

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