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Update: NBC to announce Jimmy Fallon as Conan's replacement?
Update: NBC to announce Jimmy Fallon as Conan's replacement?
Roger Friedman is reporting that the rumors of Jimmy Fallon replacing Conan O'Brien as host of NBC's Late Night are true, and that NBC will make the announcement next month (as you know, Conan is leaving to take over for Jay Leno next year, so his 12:35 gig is now open). There are two reasons why I think this story might be wrong. One, it's Roger Friedman, and scientific studies have shown ...
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Afternoon Links As We Await The Most Awesome Night Of TV This Season
TV with MeeVee — ... a Trace" or "Smallville" and the return of "Supernatural." Scripted television is back, baybee! On a night like this, that strike seems a distant memory. But we have a few hours to kill first. So here are a couple things to read... Roger Friedman says Jimmy Fallon will take over for Conan when Conan takes over for Jay. (Fox News) TV Squad says he's talking through his hat. (TV Squad) Friedman, by the way, also has some "Weeds" dish that fans ...

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