April 04, 2013
Television
The unsurprising confirmation that Jimmy Fallon will take over the “Tonight Show” from current host Jay Leno next February gave all the late-night hosts something to talk about on their Wednesday shows.
Fallon played it cool, but definitely felt like crowing a little. Leno poked fun at David Letterman and NBC. Letterman, in turn, poked fun at Leno and NBC. Jimmy Kimmel mocked himself, while Conan O'Brien offered congratulations… sort of.
Here are the hosts' reactions:
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April 03, 2013
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April 02, 2013
Television
Late-night hosts Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon put their work woes to music Monday night with their own rendition of "West Side Story’s" “Tonight.”
Rumors have been running rampant that NBC plans to replace “Tonight Show” host Leno with Fallon in 2014. According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jimmy masterminded the "Late Night" phone call/PR move, proving there are no hard feelings between the two.
March 28, 2013
Television
According to the Hollywood Reporter, Jimmy Fallon is leading the pack of late-night hosts when it comes to likeability. The “SNL” alum, known for his quirky games and viral videos, received the highest Q score among fellow funnymen Jay Leno, David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel.
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March 25, 2013
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“Extra” caught up with Jay Leno on Sunday to get his take on the future of the “Tonight Show,” and his possible replacement, Jimmy Fallon.
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March 23, 2013
Television
Jay Leno took the "Tonight Show" stage on Friday ready to fire off more zingers at NBC. The late-night host continued to have some fun at the network's expense after a week of rumors claiming Jimmy Fallon will take his place in 2014.
During the monologue he joked, “Doctors in Canada were shocked after pulling a three-inch knife blade from the back of a 32-year old man. The knife had been in there for three years! Imagine that, the guy had a knife in his back for three years. He must’ve worked at NBC too. I was stunned by that.”
March 22, 2013
Television
Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the “Tonight Show” shakeup rumors on Wednesday, and now it’s “Tonight” host Jay Leno’s turn.
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March 21, 2013
Television
As reports circulated that NBC is readying Jimmy Fallon to replace Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show,” Fallon addressed the rumors in his “Late Night” monologue.
"Before we get started, I have to talk about the rumors that came out today, which says I'll be moving up to 11:30. Or as my parents call it, 'Yeah, that's still too late,'" joked the funnyman.
Fallon then quipped, "Actually the rumors are true. NBC is turning the ‘Tonight Show’ into a diving competition. So exciting.”
"Before we get started, I have to talk about the rumors that came out today, which says I'll be moving up to 11:30. Or as my parents call it, 'Yeah, that's still too late,'" joked the funnyman.
Fallon then quipped, "Actually the rumors are true. NBC is turning the ‘Tonight Show’ into a diving competition. So exciting.”
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