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Jimmy Fallon Falls Hard, Cuts Hand During Late Night Martini Marathon

On this evening's Late Night, Jimmy Fallon and Chelsea Handler competed in a martini marathon of sorts, each attempting to circle the audience while keeping three vodka-soaked glasses full. Things didn't go as planned, Fallon fell, and—yes—he bled. More »

03/10/10

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By Matt Cherette

#jayleno

Growing Up Leno: A Confession of Sorts

In a couple of hours, Jay Leno returns to The Tonight Show. I will be tuning in. Why, you ask? Because I used to actually like Leno, and—honestly—I'm not sure that I ever really stopped. Inside, I explain. More »

03/01/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

Click here to read Conan Explains Why He Didn't Leave NBC in 2004 on <i>Charlie Rose</i>

Conan Explains Why He Didn't Leave NBC in 2004 on Charlie Rose

And the old clips portending doom continue to emerge. Conan sits down with Charlie Rose and some water in 2006 to discuss the arc of his career thus far. Turns out Conan wanted his legacy to be with NBC...badly. More »

02/02/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#jayleno

Jay Leno: Scarecrow, Tin Man, or Cowardly Lion?

Historically, Jay Leno hasn't shied away from speaking about his job status. Leno's statements over the last few weeks—full of jokes about NBC, Conan O'Brien and David Letterman—reinforced that characteristic. Recently, however, he's been unusually mum. What gives? More »

01/27/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

The Late Night Wars: A Video Chronology (1984-2010)

Last Friday, Conan O'Brien bid The Tonight Show adieu. Jay Leno will reclaim the "King of Late Night" title in March. But to understand the present, one must know the past: here's how we got to where we are now. More »

01/25/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

CoCo's Last Dance: "Hardest Thing I Have Ever Had to Do"

Conan O'Brien just closed out his final episode as host of The Tonight Show, and what a show it was: hilarious shenanigans, Steve Carell, Tom Hanks, Neil Young, a tearful statement of gratitude, and Will Ferrell with a mothereffing cowbell. More »

01/23/10

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By Matt Cherette

#30rock

Did 30 Rock Unwittingly Make the Most Genius Suggestion to Solve the Late Night Debacle?

In the midst of 30 Rock's non-stop bashing of Boston, the crew revolted against Liz Lemon and NBC management's decision-making (ha!). So Liz, genius that she is, thinks of a solution that Jeff Zucker wishes he thought of first. More »

01/22/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#thetonightshow

Defeated O'Brien Confirms Crushed Dream: "This was Not Our First Choice"

Moments ago, Conan O'Brien confirmed that tomorrow is his last day as host of The Tonight Show, but promised to go out with an NBC-bashing bang. Meanwhile, Jay Leno announced his return to 11:35 as David Letterman continued eviscerating him. More »

01/22/10

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#thetonightshow

Jay and Conan Settle it Like Men: By Brawling in the Street

The constant back and forth verbal jabs between Late Night hosts is already getting a little tired. Maybe they need to let their fists do the talking instead of their mouths. More »

01/20/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#animations

The Late Night Debacle Gets the Taiwan Animation Treatment

Confused about the whole Late Night situation? Let Taiwan get you up to speed by turning Zucker, Leno, and Conan into brawling animated superheroes. Gruh? More »

01/19/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#thejaylenoshow

As Letterman Hits Back, O'Brien Calls NBC Executives "Incompetent Morons" and Leno Skirts Blame: "Conan's Show... Was Not Doing Well"

Tonight, Jay Leno spoke seriously on the NBC late night controversy for the first time, skirting blame and saying, "Conan's show... was not doing well." Later, David Letterman continued his Leno-bashing, while O'Brien further took NBC to task. Videos inside. More »

01/19/10

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By Matt Cherette

#juddapatow

Young Judd Apatow Impersonates Jay Leno on The Ben Stiller Show

In this retro clip from The Ben Stiller Show, a very young Judd Apatow does a spot-on impersonation of Leno. In it, he's trying out for The Tonight Show back in the days when it still belonged to Johnny Carson. More »

01/18/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#thetonightshow

Howard Stern Predicted Leno Wouldn't Give Up The Tonight Show in 2006

Howard Stern went on Late Night With Conan O'Brien in late 2006 to promote Sirius radio. But during his appearance, Stern decided to discuss Jay's impending departure from The Tonight Show. Mainly that he wasn't buying it for a second. More »

01/17/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#snl

SNL Sounds Off on Late Night War

Click here to read <i>SNL</I> Sounds Off on Late Night War

Tonight, SNL opened with a Larry King Live parody that addressed the mess at NBC over its late night lineup. It sucked. What didn't suck, however, was Seth Meyers' anti-NBC rant during the Weekend Update segment. Video of both, inside. More »

01/16/10

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By Matt Cherette

#thetonightshow

The Week Late Night Went to War

It's no easy task to digest the goings on of the NBC late night war that was brought to a head this week. After the jump you'll find all the night by night highlights of the bitter goings-on. More »

01/16/10

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By Anderson Evans

#thetonightshow

Late Night War Enters Retaliatory Stage: O'Brien Bites Back Hard at NBC, Leno Hits Letterman with Low Blow

Following yesterday's late night melee, we wondered: after four nights of infighting, would détente emerge this evening? Nope! Conan O'Brien embarrassed NBC in the best way ever, Jay Leno personally attacked David Letterman, Jimmy Kimmel mocked everyone, and much more. More »

01/16/10

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By Matt Cherette

#latenight

Jay Leno Has Always Been a Gigantic Dick

Back in 1984, Jay Leno made an appearance on David Letterman's talk show. Despite their rivalry, things seemed tame enough— until Leno had the audacity to make jokes about his shady deals with NBC behind Dave's back. More »

01/15/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#thetonightshow

Jay Leno, NBC, and Conan: A History of False Promises, Treachery and Doublespeak

It's surprising that Jay would usurp Conan O'Brien like he is. Because not only has he gone on record saying he has total faith in Conan, but NBC once tried to screw over Jay just like they're doing to Conan. More »

01/15/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#latenight

Forward This To Your Grandma: "The Late Night Scuffle"

Because she's the type that will find this funny. If you've got 4 minutes to waste and like rap parodies, watch this. And if you don't watch it now we guarantee you'll get it from your Great Aunt Ethel. More »

01/15/10

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By Whitney Jefferson

#tvgasm

Last Night's TVgasm was One for the Ages

We hope you finally caught your breath from the television orgy last night. Other than the infinitely entertaining Late Night Wars, there were promising premiers, dizzying back-to-back episodes, and awkward live confrontations. We hope your DVR didn't explode. More »

01/15/10

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By Mike Byhoff

#thetonightshow

The Late Night War Reaches Its Boiling Point: All the Clips You Missed

This evening's late night lineup definitely delivered the drama. For the first time, Jay Leno went after Conan O'Brien, before being DESTROYED on his own show by Jimmy Kimmel. O'Brien continued to go rogue, Letterman didn't let up, and more. More »

01/15/10

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