Jimmy Fallon to replace Conan O'Brien?

['97ventureowner]

When Conan O'Brien takes over for Jay Leno next year after he "retires", Jimmy Fallon from Saturday Night Live fame may be named as his replacement. An announcement might be made in May . Do you think he would be a good choice? Who else would be a good replacement for Conan O'Brien?
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[-Davo]

That's stupid, why not just leave Conan where he is, and someone replace Jay Leno who doesn't already have their own late-night show?

Or am I missing something here?

['97ventureowner]

It's kind of been in the works for a few years now. having Conan replace Leno when Leno retires in 2009. I think NBC is trying to play it safe with having a more well known figure such as Conan with name recognition go against Letterman , than someone less known in the field. It's kind of like a promotion for Conan who has played "second fiddle" to Leno for 15 years. ( Like having the Vice President take over when the President retires.) And besides Conan's been around for a long time and has an established audience and others who are familiar with his show.
Now there is word that Leno isn't ready to retire as first thought in 2009. Other networks are courting him as well as his current employer NBC. I read a story in our local paper a couple of months back that said NBC was willing to give Leno his own production company similar to the setup Letterman now has (Worldwide Pants) as this can net Leno more money and control over his content. Other reports say that some networks are even willing to give Leno his own primetime show on earlier in the evening. He has the chance to make a lot of money with whatever h chooses when he leaves the Tonight Show.

[ericn1300]

I already made the change to Jimmy Kimmel, Although i do watch Leno's monologue. Doubt I'll bother with Conan, not a big fan.

[Crazy Driver]

I wouldnt mind. Jimmy Fallon is cool, I think.

[Damien]

I love Conan! Jimmy could be interesting, just we'll see. I like Jay, the monolouagr at least and a few other things. Conan is good with interviews and Jay has a good monologue.

[BrodyP]

Yea this has been in the works for a while. I always thought John Stewart would have made a good choice for Conans replacement. I am happy for Conan he has worked hard and deserves that spot now. Jimmy Fallon is on the same level as Carson Daly if not even more irritating.

[jon@af]

I hate Jimmy Fallon. Soooooo much. My roommate once thought he died. Turns out, it was just wishful thinking for those of us who have taste.

['97ventureowner]

UPDATE
Leno's last air date has been announced: http://tv.yahoo.com/the-tonight-show...825d__ER:78408