Kelly Monster

Today, January 12th  2009, Conan O’Brien has released a statement saying that he will not host the “Tonight Show” if NBC continues with it’s decision to change it’s time slot from 11:35 pm to 12:05 am.

NBC gave Conan quite the difficult decision, actually it was an ultimatum , to either accept the new time slot or leave the network. Pretty harsh stuff, NBC.

Though this news is definitely shocking, The “Tonight Show” has seen it’s fair share of controversy in the past. When Johnny Carson stepped down as the host of the “Tonight Show” in 1992 many assumed that Carson’s position would be given to David Letterman, due to the fact that Carson had practically promised it to him. NBC made a startling decision by giving the show to comedian Jay Leno. Though it was no secret that Letterman was crushed by this decision, it seems that David Letterman finally has the last laugh. He is trumping all late night talk shows in the ratings with the “Late Show with David Letterman.”

Though I am sad to see Conan go, I think his reasons to walk are completely understandable. He cares about the integrity of the “Tonight Show,” which he believes will dwindle once the show loses the time slot that it has held for years, for decades for that matter. He is also looking out for Jimmy Fallon, whose time slot would also be bumped if Conan chooses to move the time slot of his show.

Hats off to you Conan, this had to be a tough one for you. Hopefully NBC will not ignore the buzz this situation is creating all over the web.

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