A couple of videos here. The first is from tonight’s Jay Leno Show (1/18). He’s going into damage control mode. I think this sounds like the talk of a man toeing the company line, but I’m of the belief that this is pretty much how it played out:
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And just for fun here’s a clip from 2004 with Jay talking about the original deal for him to leave and Conan to take over in 2009:
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I dunno about all of this. Whether one likes Jay Leno or not, I don’t understand all the personalization going on. These are business decisions. Nothing more, nothing less. If people want to throw stones, then throw them at NBC.
Regardless of where my “fan” loyalty may be, I can’t hate on the guy just because he’s managed his career and success to his favor. I say, good for him.
I totally agree. I don’t think Jay did anything wrong. He’s the consummate company guy…all the way to taking one for the team in this case.