NBC have confirmed Jay Leno will step down from The Tonight Show to be replaced by Late Night host Jimmy Fallon in February 2014. Leno already retired from The Tonight Show once before and, infamously, handed the reigns to (then host of Late Night) Conan O’Brien for a few months before he returned to Tonight after The Jay Leno Show (his new programme that aired in primetime – 10pm – every weeknight on NBC) wasn’t doing the business for NBC,…
It’s being reported by The New York Times there are plans “in the works” to bring The Tonight Show back to New York. The Tonight Show was originally broadcast from the 30 Rock building in NYC with host Steve Allen in 1954, then Jack Paar. Johnny Carson’s era on Tonight saw the programme move to California (Burbank) in 1972 as he wanted to attract more high-profile guests. The New York Times say the move to New York is “expected to…
Jimmy Fallon will return to Saturday Night Live this December for one show only. Fallon made a name for himself on SNL but left in 2004 to pursue other ventures, including becoming the host of Late Night on NBC in 2009. Jimmy will be hosting Saturday Night Live on the 17th December, and Michael Bublé will be the musical guest promoting his new Christmas album. Speaking on Twitter, Jimmy said “I’m incredibly honored to be heading back to 8H where…
The Daily Show With Jon Stewart has won the “Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Series” award at this year’s Primetime Emmy Awards. Late Night host Jimmy Fallon hosted the ceremony this year and he did such a good job rumours are suggesting he’s being lined up to host the Academy Awards early next year. Primetime Emmys – Winners press release Hollyscoop – “How Was Jimmy Fallon as the Emmys Host?”