I've hated him for years, but his new format is much better and he is finding his niche. It's not quite like the other shows traditionally in his slot though. That's a good thing though. He is doing what he was doing for years and what he is comfortable with now. Skits and comedy were never his thing and it was silly to put him in those situations. I know it's not a hotly contested time slot, but I'm surprised NBC waited it out with him. I must admit I am disappointed by Jay Leno and the handling of his retirement(and then changing his mind). NBC wanting him so he doesn't go to another network is understandable(although I'm not a fan at all), but it will hurt original programming on the Peacock. The ratings aren't quite there, but there are several prime-time NBC shows that are finding their niche that will suffer because of adding him to primetime. I'm sure NBC will lose some of their younger audience with Leno in primetime. It will be interesting to see where they will go and who they will pick up.
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I've hated him for years, but his new format is much better and he is finding his niche. It's not quite like the other shows traditionally in his slot though. That's a good thing though. He is doing what he was doing for years and what he is comfortable with now. Skits and comedy were never his thing and it was silly to put him in those situations. I know it's not a hotly contested time slot, but I'm surprised NBC waited it out with him. I must admit I am disappointed by Jay Leno and the handling of his retirement(and then changing his mind). NBC wanting him so he doesn't go to another network is understandable(although I'm not a fan at all), but it will hurt original programming on the Peacock. The ratings aren't quite there, but there are several prime-time NBC shows that are finding their niche that will suffer because of adding him to primetime. I'm sure NBC will lose some of their younger audience with Leno in primetime. It will be interesting to see where they will go and who they will pick up.