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'The Tonight Show' Future: Jimmy Fallon Institutes a Name Change?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 23:08:14 +0000

With the dust from the purported "Late Night Wars" now settled, 'SNL' vet and 'Late Show' host Jimmy Fallon is set to take over 'The Tonight Show' from Jay Leno come spring 2014, but what changes to the franchise can fans expect? Apart from the major move from Los Angeles back to New York, what other modifications has Fallon made to 'The Tonight Show'?

NBC Renews 'Last Call' with Carson Daly, No Alec Baldwin Show?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 23:32:07 +0000

Late last night we heard rumors that former '30 Rock' star Alec Baldwin had entered negotiations with NBC for a late-night talk show of his own, potentially filling the slot currently occupied by 'The Voice' host Carson Daly's own series 'Last Call.' Now, NBC has reportedly renewed 'Last Call' with Carson Daly for a 13th season, but does it put to bed any future with Alec Baldwin?

Alec Baldwin to Host Late-Night Talk Show on NBC?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 02:00:18 +0000

Alec Baldwin's post '30 Rock' future has always proved something of a mystery, with persistent rumors of a political career as the actor continues his run on Broadway's 'Orphans,' but could his own late-night talk show be in the works? Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' promotion will definitely shake up NBC's late-night stable, so find out if ~~Jack Donaghy~~ Alec Baldwin is

Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' Confirmed as Leno Officially Steps Down in 2014

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 17:06:08 +0000

After weeks, months, even years of speculation, Jimmy Fallon is officially set to take over 'The Tonight Show' from longtime host Jay Leno, moving production of the legendary NBC late-night series to New York in 2014. The speculation had reached a boiling point in recent weeks, with the NBC late-night comedians even playfully joking about the matter, before NBC officially decided to confirm the transition. So when can we expect 'The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon?' Find out the details of late night's future inside!

Jimmy Fallon 'Tonight Show' Takeover Confirmed, Seth Meyers Likely to Replace?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 02:18:49 +0000

For weeks, even months now we've heard the buzzing rumors all-but-confirming that Jimmy Fallon would take over NBC's 'Tonight Show' from Jay Leno, with 'SNL' vet Seth Meyers likely to replace Fallon as the host of NBC's 'Late Night.' Leno and Fallon even collaboratively joked about the transition on April Fools, but has Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' takeover been officially confirmed? Hear the latest chatter inside!

Watch Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno's 'Tonight Show' Duet for April Fools

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 18:00:33 +0000

The future of late night could look very different in a few years, if rumors of Jay Leno's retirement and Jimmy Fallon's ascension as host of a New York-based 'Tonight Show' prove true. And while both the 'Tonight Show' and 'Late Night' hosts have taken a few playful jabs at NBC and the rumors, April Fools gave the pair their best spotlight yet, performing a lip-synced duet of "Tonight, Tonight" in between the shows. Have a look inside!

'Tonight Show' Future: Seth Meyers To Take Over 'Late Night' For Jimmy Fallon?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 15:45:21 +0000

Far-flung a future as it might seem to imagine Jimmy Fallon at the helm of 'The Tonight Show' in New York by the year 2014, it's even stranger to consider the next generation of late-night wars being set up. If indeed Jimmy Fallon leaves behind NBC's 'Late Night' for 'The Tonight Show' at any point in the future, who might replace him in the subsequent slot? Is 'SNL' veteran and current head writer Seth Meyers on the short list?

Jimmy Fallon Jokes About Taking 'Tonight Show' From Jay Leno

Mike Sampson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:04:20 +0000

After yesterday's report that Jimmy Fallon would take over 'The Tonight Show' from Jay Leno early next year, both hosts took the stage on their respective shows last night and delivered their opening monologues. One joked about the news; the other did not. It's probably not that hard to figure out who's who.

'The Tonight Show' With Jimmy Fallon Returning to New York in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 20:50:35 +0000

Years after 'The Tonight Show' debacle between Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien has fallen off our radars, recent rumblings have all-but-confirmed that 'Late Night' host and 'SNL' alum Jimmy Fallon will take the 'Tonight Show' mantle from Leno in 2014. Now, recent reports have surfaced that Fallon will not only replace Jay Leno next year, but that 'The Tonight Show' will return to its original home in New York City as well! Find out if the rumors are true inside!

Jimmy Fallon to Replace Jay Leno in 2014?

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 16:05:33 +0000

Even though it took place several years ago, we all remember the big late-night showdowns that saw Jay Leno stepping down from the throne of 'The Tonight Show,' only to develop his own series immediately before Conan O'Brien's hosting turn, which ultimately saw the whole thing implode and returned Leno where he started. Now, new rumors suggest that Leno will finally step down in 2014 to be replaced by his 'Late Night' successor Jimmy Fallon, but is there any truth to the new late-night war on the horizon?

Jimmy Kimmel Slams Jay Leno Again, Accuses Him of Selling Out

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Fri, 04 Jan 2013 23:03:37 +0000

Sigh, was there ever a time in our lives where the various hosts of late night TV weren't in one feud or another? If there was, it probably wasn't while 'The Tonight Show's Jay Leno was around. Following recent comments from David Letterman describing late night rival Leno as "insecure," Jimmy Kimmel has launched an attack of his own on Leno in a new interview, describing the controversial host as having "sold out." Hear more about the bitter rivalry inside!

Will Jimmy Fallon Replace Jay Leno as Host of 'The Tonight Show?'

Kevin Fitzpatrick — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 23:13:10 +0000

For as much as we've enjoyed Conan O'Brien's role as the host of his own TBS show 'Conan,' Jimmy Fallon's increasingly strong work on 'Late Night,' and even Jay Leno's seemingly peaceful return to 'The Tonight Show,' a new storm on the late-night front might be brewing. Some sources are saying that NBC executives have quietly begun searching for Fallon's replacement, in which case Fallon would take over for Leno as host of 'The Tonight Show' in the next few years. Is there any truth to the rumor?

Aerosmith's Steven Tyler and Joe Perry To Perform on 'The Tonight Show'

Dave Swanson — Wed, 18 Jan 2012 08:00:28 +0000

Steven Tyler will be a guest on ‘The Tonight Show With Jay Leno’ on Friday, Jan. 20, along with ‘American Idol’ compatriots Randy Jackson and Ryan Seacrest, to promote the new season of ‘Idol,’ which