Conan failed as a mainstream guy. I love Conan, but he wasn't the right fit on the show. He can whine and complain as much as he wants but the fact is that in today's world, it would take a rare talent to actually be someone I'm interested in watching and also be right for the Tonight Show. Alec Baldwin maybe? Dana Carvey might have been great 20 years ago. But for now, it's too hard to be mainstream and edgy. I think it ruined Conan's career. Of course, when you get the money he got, it's hard to claim his career is ruined.
Jay is exactly right for the show, and I also have no interest in watching. Jimmy Fallon sucks--he has a nervous energy that better subside or he'll keep sucking. Dave's over the hill and the show will always have a fatal flaw as long as Paul Shaffer is the principle foil. Shaffer is a fine musician but he's not a funny guy.
Stewart and Colbert are great for what they are but neither one is a major network flagship late night talent.
And none of it is better than watching "Band of Brothers" on DVD.
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