Conan O'Brien has released a statement addressing NBC recent decision to move Jay Leno's show back to 11:35, therefore pushing his own show back to 12:05. He basically said "later" to NBC.
"So it has come to this: I cannot express in words how much I enjoy hosting this program and what an enormous personal disappointment it is for me to consider losing it. My staff and I have worked unbelievably hard and we are very proud of our contribution to the legacy of The Tonight Show. But I cannot participate in what I honestly believe is its destruction. Some people will make the argument that with DVRs and the Internet a time slot doesn’t matter. But with the Tonight Show, I believe nothing could matter more.
There has been speculation about my going to another network but, to set the record straight, I currently have no other offer and honestly have no idea what happens next. My hope is that NBC and I can resolve this quickly so that my staff, crew, and I can do a show we can be proud of, for a company that values our work."
Losing Conan will be the worst thing to happen to NBC's late night schedule and late night television in general. Whoever is in charge these days, needs to realize this immediately.
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