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Re: 'Jay Leno Show' Format Revealed
I'm sort of confused by this. It seems like they are whittling a lot down... the intro is shorter, there will be fewer guests... but the show is still an hour. What is going to fill that time? A longer monologue? Longer comedy segments? Will musical guests get to do multiple songs (as on SNL)? Or are they just going to spend more time with each guest?
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Re: 'Jay Leno Show' Format Revealed
I'm sort of confused by this. It seems like they are whittling a lot down... the intro is shorter, there will be fewer guests... but the show is still an hour. What is going to fill that time? A longer monologue? Longer comedy segments? Will musical guests get to do multiple songs (as on SNL)? Or are they just going to spend more time with each guest?
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Looks like the show will also have a bunch of comedian correspondents such as D.L. Hughley, Mikey Day, Rachael Harris, and Jim Norton.
Also it was announced that Jay-Z will perform with Rihanna and Kanye West on the opening show.
Also it was announced that Jay-Z will perform with Rihanna and Kanye West on the opening show.
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Re: 'Jay Leno Show' Format Revealed
I'm sort of confused by this. It seems like they are whittling a lot down... the intro is shorter, there will be fewer guests... but the show is still an hour. What is going to fill that time? A longer monologue? Longer comedy segments? Will musical guests get to do multiple songs (as on SNL)? Or are they just going to spend more time with each guest?
So on the new show, you bunch 2 or 3 of them up to maximize the number of fans who tune in for the musical guest. You throw it in the middle of the show, so that the people who want to see the comedy stick around through the musical guest. And you keep it to one segment, to minimize the chance of channel-flipping (although I'm not sure how much of an issue that will be, given that most of Leno's competition in the new slot is not conducive to flipping over midway through).
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So on the new show, you bunch 2 or 3 of them up to maximize the number of fans who tune in for the musical guest. You throw it in the middle of the show, so that the people who want to see the comedy stick around through the musical guest. And you keep it to one segment, to minimize the chance of channel-flipping (although I'm not sure how much of an issue that will be, given that most of Leno's competition in the new slot is not conducive to flipping over midway through).
Here's that EW article that reveals more:
When Jay Leno takes over the 10 p.m. hour of NBC’s weeknight primetime schedule this fall, viewers will get a whole new Jay: More comedy. Correspondents doing bits. Celebrity guests racing cars instead of just yakking. Yes, even the host himself will be a different man — one who’s at least 10 pounds thinner, thanks to running 4 miles a day to “get into shape” for his new gig.
On Wednesday at the annual Television Critics Association press tour, Leno unveiled some particulars of his foray into primetime to reporters. “It’ll be more intense,” he promised. “There’ll be a lot more comedy in the show.” Among the specifics: The set is bigger and the desk is gone (though it could return for his beloved “headlines” segment). “It won’t be a talk show,” he said. “But it won’t be a variety show with wigs and hats.” NBC News anchor Brian Williams — who’s shown impressive comedic chops on Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show – has committed to doing an occasional segment such as “stories that weren’t good enough to make the Nightly News.” D.L. Hughley will report on politics, while Rachael Harris (The Hangover) and Mikey Day will also tape occasional segments as correspondents. “I’m hoping we can make some stars here,” Leno said.
The celebrities who come on the show to promote their latest projects could find themselves with a lot more than talking to do. In one significant change from The Tonight Show, Leno’s crews have built a race track right next to the new studio so celebs can participate in an occasional “Green Car Challenge” — racing against each other in environmentally friendly vehicles. “Even Tom Cruise called and asked, ‘Can I get in early and practice?’” Leno joked. (Answer: No, no one gets to practice in advance.)
The extravagance of such additions shows the network’s commitment to the arrangement; NBC exec VP Rick Ludwin said the Leno experiment will last at least a year, and “we hope many years beyond that.” He wouldn’t set a specific ratings benchmark by which its success will be judged, but stressed that the net is thrilled to have Leno on its side instead of competing against Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show for another network.
Leno, for his part, swears that while the new challenge has reinvigorated him, it isn’t stressing him out. That’s mainly because he’s not worrying much about rescuing struggling NBC, even if it has fueled his entire career. “The network is on its own,” he said, when asked if he felt pressure to “save” NBC. “There are things I like about it, there are things I don’t. But much like a marriage, you work it out. If we go down in flames, we’ll be laughing on the way down.” So what’s his secret to remaining so calm launching this show, as opposed to when he nervously took over The Tonight Show in 1992? Says Leno: “I’m rich now.”
On Wednesday at the annual Television Critics Association press tour, Leno unveiled some particulars of his foray into primetime to reporters. “It’ll be more intense,” he promised. “There’ll be a lot more comedy in the show.” Among the specifics: The set is bigger and the desk is gone (though it could return for his beloved “headlines” segment). “It won’t be a talk show,” he said. “But it won’t be a variety show with wigs and hats.” NBC News anchor Brian Williams — who’s shown impressive comedic chops on Saturday Night Live and The Daily Show – has committed to doing an occasional segment such as “stories that weren’t good enough to make the Nightly News.” D.L. Hughley will report on politics, while Rachael Harris (The Hangover) and Mikey Day will also tape occasional segments as correspondents. “I’m hoping we can make some stars here,” Leno said.
The celebrities who come on the show to promote their latest projects could find themselves with a lot more than talking to do. In one significant change from The Tonight Show, Leno’s crews have built a race track right next to the new studio so celebs can participate in an occasional “Green Car Challenge” — racing against each other in environmentally friendly vehicles. “Even Tom Cruise called and asked, ‘Can I get in early and practice?’” Leno joked. (Answer: No, no one gets to practice in advance.)
The extravagance of such additions shows the network’s commitment to the arrangement; NBC exec VP Rick Ludwin said the Leno experiment will last at least a year, and “we hope many years beyond that.” He wouldn’t set a specific ratings benchmark by which its success will be judged, but stressed that the net is thrilled to have Leno on its side instead of competing against Conan O’Brien’s Tonight Show for another network.
Leno, for his part, swears that while the new challenge has reinvigorated him, it isn’t stressing him out. That’s mainly because he’s not worrying much about rescuing struggling NBC, even if it has fueled his entire career. “The network is on its own,” he said, when asked if he felt pressure to “save” NBC. “There are things I like about it, there are things I don’t. But much like a marriage, you work it out. If we go down in flames, we’ll be laughing on the way down.” So what’s his secret to remaining so calm launching this show, as opposed to when he nervously took over The Tonight Show in 1992? Says Leno: “I’m rich now.”
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I've never been a huge fan of Leno's, but I like that he's trying some interesting things and playing with the format instead of being content to merely transplant the old show over as is. The Brian Williams idea has promise, and the race car thing adds a unique touch to the show.
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I appreciate the finagling these networks do to try and make a show work, but DVRs completely negate this. Personally, I don't care if there are more commercials or musical acts. I'll just skip past them all to get to the segments I want, whether they're at the beginning or end of the show.
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The celebrities who come on the show to promote their latest projects could find themselves with a lot more than talking to do. In one significant change from The Tonight Show, Leno’s crews have built a race track right next to the new studio so celebs can participate in an occasional “Green Car Challenge” — racing against each other in environmentally friendly vehicles.
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Its weird cause I actually watched Conan more on Late Night than the Tonight Show. I just kinda gave up on late night shows though. The Daily Show is the only one i watch consistently.
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When I saw "GI Joe" the other day they played a shockingly interesting long form promo for Jay's show with Fred Armisen (SNL) that was actually pretty good. It had "dark edge" to it and "edge" of any kind is something Jay NEVER had.
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^^
Yeah, looks like Jay's humor might be going a little darker in his new show. Love it.
Yeah, looks like Jay's humor might be going a little darker in his new show. Love it.