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Conan Gets $32.5 Million, But No Triumph

On January 28, 2010 By Jeremy Francis

Conan O’Brien and NBC Universal finally reached an agreement that will allow the talk show host to depart The Tonight Show. The fate of a number of beloved characters created by the comedian and his staff, however, is less certain.

NBC agreed to a deal under which O’Brien is to receive $32.5 million for the [...]

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Can Conan Abide by His Exit Agreement?

On January 27, 2010 By JETLaw

Late last year, in a move that at the time was billed as innovative and cost-effective, NBC moved former The Tonight Show (Tonight) host Jay Leno to the 10 p.m. time slot (he was previously in the 11:30 time slot), abandoning all scripted primetime dramas and creating The Jay Leno Show. The [...]

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