NBC's Late Night Disaster. It was the late-night war that shocked America. Jay Leno vs. Conan O'Brien. A battle for The Tonight Show that cost NBC millions, destroyed friendships, and changed television history. This is the inside story of the epic feud, the disastrous 10 PM Jay Leno Show, and the $45 million payout that sent Conan packing.
In 2009, NBC made a decision that would go down as one of the biggest blunders in TV history. They handed The Tonight Show to Conan O'Brien, only to replace him months later with the very man he succeeded: Jay Leno. What followed was a public relations nightmare, fueled by backstabbing, plummeting ratings, and a media frenzy that captivated the nation.
In this episode of Money & Mayhem, we'll take you behind the scenes of this legendary Hollywood feud. We'll explore:
• The infamous deal that promised Conan The Tonight Show in 5 years.
• Jeff Zucker's disastrous plan to put Jay Leno at 10 PM.
• The ratings war that saw both Leno and Conan suffer.
• The public outcry and the rise of "Team Coco."
• The inside story of Conan's $33 million exit deal and $45 million dollar payout from NBC.
• The long-term impact of the saga on Leno, Conan, and the future of late-night TV.
Was Jay Leno to blame? Was Conan O'Brien wronged? Was NBC's greed the real culprit? We'll examine all the angles and uncover the truth behind the late-night war that cost millions and left a permanent mark on television history.
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