The late night TV wars are on again and much of this one is another civil war.
There is infighting at NBC and Jay Leno is in the process of getting dumped, according to widespread reports.
Network bosses are said to have picked Jimmy Fallon to take over the iconic "Tonight Show" sometime within the next year-and-a-half. Fallon's current show, which airs on NBC after Leno, is considered a hipper show that can attract a younger audience.
NBC has replaced Leno before. Four years ago, it gave the "Tonight Show" to Conan O'Brien. Then, it reversed course and found itself in a public and ugly war with O'Brien.
The network is said to be desperate to make this new transition smooth, but so far it hasn't been. Leno has made a few jokes in his monologues this week about NBC's low ratings in primetime that reportedly got him a not-so-friendly email from a top NBC executive.
Leno could end up with the last laugh. The latest part of all this is that FOX could be interested in giving Leno a show if he leaves NBC. The New York Post, which is owned by the same company that owns FOX, reports the head of FOX's affiliate-board wants to hire Leno to do a show.
The thought is to air Leno at 10 o'clock Chicago time, right after the local news. That means it would start before the "Tonight Show" and other late night shows, possibly giving it a leg up.
According to the New York Post, if, and when, Jimmy Fallon moves into Jay Leno's slot, the frontrunner for Fallon's spot is the Evanston native and current "Saturday Night Live" member Seth Myers.
Police say actress Amanda Bynes has been arrested in midtown Manhattan after she heaved a marijuana bong out of a window.
Actress Amanda Bynes appeared disheveled in a long blond wig and sweats Friday in a criminal court where she was charged with reckless endangerment after police said she heaved a marijuana bong out the window of her...
Friday, May 24 2013 5:40 PM EDT2013-05-24 21:40:48 GMT
Several military families were honored in Orland Park on Friday, and got to meet country music superstar Tim McGraw. Five of those families are from the Chicago area, and they were excited to meet him.
Several military families were honored in Orland Park on Friday, and got to meet country music superstar Tim McGraw. Five of those families are from the Chicago area, and they were excited to meet him.
Wicker Park's The Smoke Daddy features great Chicago grilling experts. They joined FOX 32 News at Noon to showcase what they'll serve this Memorial Day weekend and share some grilling tips.
Wicker Park's The Smoke Daddy features great Chicago grilling experts. They joined FOX 32 News at Noon to showcase what they'll serve this Memorial Day weekend and share some grilling tips.
Memorial Day weekend is the official kick off to summer, and that means awesome patio and rooftop seating at your local restaurants and bars. Eater Chicago Editor Daniel Gerzina lists some favorites.
Memorial Day weekend is the official kick off to summer, and that means awesome patio and rooftop seating at your local restaurants and bars. Eater Chicago Editor Daniel Gerzina lists some favorites.
Emmy award-winning William Shatner stopped by Good Day to talk about his new project, his favorite TV and movie roles – especially Star Trek - and what he has planned for the near future!
Emmy award-winning William Shatner stopped by Good Day to talk about his new project, his favorite TV and movie roles – especially Star Trek - and what he has planned for the near future!
It's Fit Friday! NBA wife and exercise guru Larsa Pippen joined Good Day with her favorite North Shore Fit Pit trainer Chad Surdich, to show how his 1,000 calorie-burning class could change your life.
It's Fit Friday! NBA wife and exercise guru Larsa Pippen joined Good Day with her favorite North Shore Fit Pit trainer Chad Surdich, to show how his 1,000 calorie-burning class could change your life.
Jamie Kennedy is performing at the Laugh Factory Friday night and has a new sitcom called "Oh Sit!" He also wrote a new movie called "Lost in Armenia," and stars in the Lifetime thriller "Foreclosure."
Jamie Kennedy is performing at the Laugh Factory Friday night and has a new sitcom called "Oh Sit!" He also wrote a new movie called "Lost in Armenia," and stars in the Lifetime thriller "Foreclosure."
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:16 AM EDT2013-05-23 15:16:31 GMT
Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
Solemn Oath Brewery in Naperville is one of the hottest local breweries in the area, and is featured in the Illinois Craft Brewers Guild's Chicago Craft Beer Week 2013.
New FOX show "Does Someone Have To Go?" premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. and the husband and wife team behind Velocity Merchant Services in Downers Grove is featured! Danoush and Dema Khairkhah explain.
New FOX show "Does Someone Have To Go?" premieres Thursday at 8 p.m. and the husband and wife team behind Velocity Merchant Services in Downers Grove is featured! Danoush and Dema Khairkhah explain.
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