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Conan Is Free From NBC, Puts Show On Craigslist
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Jen Carlson
Published Jan 15, 2010
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Yesterday we mentioned there were some rumors going around that Conan O'Brien's last Tonight Show would being next week, and today it's confirmed. The Daily Beast reports that the host is leaving NBC, receiving a payout and is welcome to pursue other network opportunities before his contract expires.
Before you pat NBC CEO Jeff Zucker on the back, however, keep in mind that the deal has not yet gone through, and if it does — Universal's Ron Meyer is being credited for resolving the dismal debacle.
Meanwhile, Conan told his audience last night that he was going to sell the show on Craigslist while he still had a chance. It keeps getting taken down, and popping back up — but you can read it in full below. One selling point: plenty of room for a futon! He's asking for best offer or Coldplay tix.
And Conan kept the jabs coming last night (watch the full episode here). He declared: “I received a letter from the adult film company Pink Visual offering me a role in one of their porno movies. In the movie I’d be having sex with a beautiful woman and just as we’re about to climax, I get replaced by Jay Leno.”
Speaking of Leno, Jimmy Kimmel took some stabs at him on his show last night, telling the host: "You've got $800 million. For God's sake, leave our shows alone."
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Jen Carlson is a former WNYC and Gothamist editor.
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