Today we have some news and more for the show Medium and the big late night talk shows. We’ll talk about Medium’s new network and the issues it has caused as well as which talk shows are doing well, which are not, and what Jay Leno’s up to with his new program that will be exploring a different format.
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Medium
When NBC canceled Medium, CBS picked it up and that deserves a big thank you for the ratings king..
When I started seeing repeats of Medium on CBS from last season, I just thought they were building up to the new season they were going to air.
Apparently that’s a no-no because NBC still has exclusive rights to air the show until September. And now they want to be reimbursed for episodes aired.
Odd. My thought would be that if they dumped a show, why be concerned? I guess there’s more to the value of the show, even if they’ve dumped it.
You know what they say: One man’s trash is another man’s treasure. In this case, a Medium treasure.
Source: Variety
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The Late Show
The Late Show with David Letterman has been enjoying its longest ratings winning streak over The Tonight Show since 1995. Additionally, The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson has also been gaining viewers.
Do you know why?
Because Conan has lost 2 million viewers compared to this same time last year when Jay Leno was helming the desk. Last year, Leno was pulling in 4.6 million viewers.
I never thought Conan was a good fit for the late night audience. Heck, as far as I’m concerned, his shtick was almost on par with Howard Stern and it never really drew me in.
Source: News-Leader
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Speaking of Jay Leno
Some details are coming out about his new show, the show they say won’t be a talk show.
They’ll be having one, maybe two celebrity guests a night. Leno will also have a bigger set, some musical acts, occasional comedy bits and signature comedy bits that will lead straight into the news, with no commercials between the end of his show, and the upcoming news broadcast.
How odd… let’s laugh at something that leads right into the 11 p.m. news that will probably be talking about death, poor economic scenarios and what not. I’m not sure that’s the best approach.
At least Leno is realistic about his show. He doesn’t expect to beat the likes of CSI: Miami in ratings, but he does think he has a fighting chance when they go up against repeats.
Source: THR
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I wish Luck to Leno.
I always liked him.
Craig Ferguson is the best late night host on TV. I watch his show consistently (on DVR) and every night has something that makes me laugh. His Michael Caine impression is hysterical, as is his Prince Charles as a talk show host bit.
I’m a Leno fan, but whats up with the Conan Bashing? Conan is great he is very funny and enjoyable. All the stuff with the wax figures so far has been hilarious so have many other skits and his monologue is the best in the business if you ask me.
my two fav host are conan and ferguson. now i can watch both!
I bet the Leno show has decent ratings for a while then it will tank.
Bruce , over at the official website for Damages
There is a story dated August 12th that says they begin production on their third season next month.
Can you confirm this?
I thought they were cancelled.
Leno is the man, I don’t even know why he bothers doing more shows, he has the money, he must be doing it for fun now, lol.
I would love to get a walk-through of his garage…
Yeah Ken, Leno has a aircraft size hanger at Bobe Hope (Burbank) Airport where he stores his car collection.
This site says Conan is beating the other networks:
http://tvbythenumbers.com/2009/08/06/conan-obrien-wins-the-demo-again-bests-david-letterman-with-adults-18-49-by-34/24295
I dont think the Letterman numbers include the demos.
Conan is doing well in the demos.
I don’t know how Fallon could be winning any demographic. He’s horrible. I used to like Conan, but I just don’t find him funny any more. His new stuff is just stuff retreaded from his old show.
GARY: Hang tight and keep an eye out for one of my future TV posts.
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