synopsis: nbc wants to replace leno with letterman, bump leno to 12:30. leno says no and threatens to leave the network. guess what happens next.
Jay Leno Criticizes NBC On 'Tonight' Cliffhanger
By BILL CARTER
Published: December 23, 1992
Jay Leno, expressing what he called "surprise and disappointment" with NBC executives, said yesterday that he believed his performance as the host of the "Tonight" show should have more than satisfied the network and that he did not deserve to be threatened with losing the leading show in late-night television to David Letterman.
"I am disappointed," Mr. Leno said. "I feel like a guy who has bought a car from somebody, painted it, fixed it up and made it look nice and then the guy comes back and says he promised to sell the car to his brother-in-law." Go Elsewhere? 'Of Course'
Mr. Leno said he would "obviously leave NBC immediately" if the network decided to give the "Tonight" show to Mr. Letterman. He said he would absolutely refuse to do a show in the 12:30 A.M. spot.
see the full story from '92 here via NYT
No comments:
Post a Comment