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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 Is a Lock for 'The Tonight Show,' Which Is Even Moving Back to NYC for Him

Ryan Anderson — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:15:42 +0000

Rumors about an impending late-night shakeup have come to a head, proving that internet rumors are always true (they're not always true).

Reports that NBC is not only giving the imitable Jimmy Fallon a turn at the 'Tonight Show' helm, but also moving the program back to its old stomping grounds -- New York City -- have all but been confirmed by top executives.

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.

Jay Leno Molts His Nice Guy Image, Ironically Calls NBC Execs 'Snakes'

Ryan Anderson — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 13:52:48 +0000

With age comes wisdom and, sometimes, just not caring anymore. A good example is talk show veteranÂ Jay Leno,Â who dropped subtlety during his opening monologue on Monday, March 18. “You know the whole legend of St. Patrick, right?” Leno asked the studio audience.Â ”St. Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland — and then they came [...]

Jimmy Kimmel Really Doesn't Like Jay Leno

Cassandra Rose — Fri, 15 Feb 2013 19:03:22 +0000

Jimmy Kimmel first began feuding with Jay Leno in 2010 when Leno rescinded on his promise to pass the 'The Tonight Show' on to Conan O'Brien. After just seven months at the helm, Conan was forced out -- a stunt which did not sit well with the eponymous host of 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!'

And in a recent interview, Kimmel revealed he's still pretty pissed off about it.