[m]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ti73SgrLadU[/m]
so epic.
and that snafu by NBC really bit them in the ass.
I mean, first off you have Jay's reluctant audience of left over Johnny Carson WWII era wrinkly types who already have a hard time staying up past 10 o'clock. Then you have Conan's younger more edgy types well after anyone who would protest what is going on has gone to bed.
NBC's logic: "yeah, lets switch them"
The publics reaction (Conan fans): "wtf, I'm not done with my pot/gaming session yet, I can't tune into Conan!"
The publics reaction (Old Fogeys edition): "it was bad enough I have to put up with that whipper snapper Leno, now who is this red headed freak, Wilma! Bring me my Milk of Magnesia! I'm going to bed"
NBC changes their mind, as if they had one in the first place.
Conan gets fed up and leaves, while Leno loves the money and comes back, even though he isn't funny.
NBC leaves a bloody stain on their oh so unblemished white button down shirt. Loses viewership
Meanwhile, Leno sucks. The only thing worth watching is Headlines on Wednesdays, for ten minutes.
Unless you have cable, then NBC is pretty much off the table completely except for that Thursday evening run.