Comments on: “The Late Late Show” Attracts More Viewers Than “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” and Places First in Adults 25-54 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968 Nielsen TV Show Ratings, Data and More Sat, 21 Nov 2009 21:38:36 -0800 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.6 hourly 1 By: Ron http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-40694 Ron Wed, 17 Dec 2008 03:08:24 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-40694 Why is Letterman still on TV, he hates the job, is lousy at it, he is so filled with hate and anger at Bush, Republicans and probably a whole list of other things that it turns everyone off, that's why his ratings are even lower than Nightline! If I ever got to a point in my life that I have no sense of humor adn just filled with hate, I think I would end it. How many times do you see Letterman smile or laugh any more? He is the single most boring person on TV, any time slot, any channel and this is coming from a one time diehard Letterman fan. He is now an embarrassment to himself, CBS and to all his one time fans. For God's sake Dave, retire please!! Why is Letterman still on TV, he hates the job, is lousy at it, he is so filled with hate and anger at Bush, Republicans and probably a whole list of other things that it turns everyone off, that’s why his ratings are even lower than Nightline! If I ever got to a point in my life that I have no sense of humor adn just filled with hate, I think I would end it. How many times do you see Letterman smile or laugh any more? He is the single most boring person on TV, any time slot, any channel and this is coming from a one time diehard Letterman fan. He is now an embarrassment to himself, CBS and to all his one time fans. For God’s sake Dave, retire please!!

]]> By: Penny http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-38654 Penny Thu, 04 Dec 2008 21:39:17 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-38654 Craig is talented, sexy and handsome...If Letterman (Craig's boss) would give him a bigger budget Craig would be KING of late nite tv.. Craig is talented, sexy and handsome…If Letterman (Craig’s boss) would give him a bigger budget Craig would be KING of late nite tv..

]]> By: Worldwide Pants http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-38564 Worldwide Pants Thu, 04 Dec 2008 16:06:06 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-38564 Fantasic news for Craig, and well-deserved. In my opinion, Craig won't replace Dave. My guess is Dave's retirement will coincide with Jon Stewart's contract ending at Comedy Central, with Jon taking over the Late Show. I like Conan, don't get be wrong, but he'd get smoked by Stewart. Fantasic news for Craig, and well-deserved. In my opinion, Craig won’t replace Dave. My guess is Dave’s retirement will coincide with Jon Stewart’s contract ending at Comedy Central, with Jon taking over the Late Show.

I like Conan, don’t get be wrong, but he’d get smoked by Stewart.

]]> By: Dennis http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-37983 Dennis Tue, 02 Dec 2008 15:16:31 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-37983 Craig sucks! Conan, we will always love you... Craig sucks!

Conan, we will always love you…

]]> By: Katie http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-37963 Katie Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:45:38 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-37963 :D :D

]]> By: Katie http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-37962 Katie Tue, 02 Dec 2008 09:45:03 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-37962 That's AWESOME! Craig is the KING of Late Night TV! :) That’s AWESOME! Craig is the KING of Late Night TV! :)

]]> By: David4 http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-37939 David4 Tue, 02 Dec 2008 04:51:45 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-37939 Craig rocks! Craig rocks!

]]> By: Josh http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-37932 Josh Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:56:28 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-37932 Love Conan Loathe Letterman. When I turn on Craig Ferguson though in the few times I've turned it on I really, really, struggle to turn it off. Conan's monologues are hit or miss, Craig Ferguson's are hysterical every time, because it's just him doing something he's good at. Normally I'd be disapointed in this news, but I'm pleased to know when Conana moves to bigger and better, Craig will fill his old spot. Love Conan

Loathe Letterman.

When I turn on Craig Ferguson though in the few times I’ve turned it on I really, really, struggle to turn it off. Conan’s monologues are hit or miss, Craig Ferguson’s are hysterical every time, because it’s just him doing something he’s good at. Normally I’d be disapointed in this news, but I’m pleased to know when Conana moves to bigger and better, Craig will fill his old spot.

]]> By: DasiesDeathKnell http://tvbythenumbers.com/2008/12/01/the-late-late-show-attracts-more-viewers-than-late-night-with-conan-obrien-and-places-first-in-adults-25-54/8968#comment-37906 DasiesDeathKnell Mon, 01 Dec 2008 23:28:40 +0000 http://tvbythenumbers.com/?p=8968#comment-37906 Big news for Craig, I guess. Definitely a lot to do with his opening monologues which are the best thing in late night. Dave's the best all around entertainer while Conan has the best writing...that's the trifecta. Anyway, it's a bigger win for Craig considering that his lead-in, the Late Show is usually far behind the Tonight Show in overall viewers, meaning that Ferguson is doing much better than O'Brien at keeping an audience. NBC's definitely going to be in trouble when Conan moves into the Tonight Show. 1) Conan viewers are more likely to be the type that watches the edgier Letterman than Leno. This means they'll be conflicted. 2) Conan's either going to lose some of his audience by going broader to appeal to more of America (i.e. no masturbating Bear) or he's going to be an acquired taste to them by continuing with his same off-the-wall act. Overall, I just don't see middle Americans and Joe Sixpacks buying into his off-kilter sense of comedy. A true shame. But things can only be looking up for Craig Ferguson now that he won't even have a competitor. Will give him some time to groom his act before he eventually replaces Letterman and takes on Conan in Round Two circa 2011. Big news for Craig, I guess. Definitely a lot to do with his opening monologues which are the best thing in late night. Dave’s the best all around entertainer while Conan has the best writing…that’s the trifecta. Anyway, it’s a bigger win for Craig considering that his lead-in, the Late Show is usually far behind the Tonight Show in overall viewers, meaning that Ferguson is doing much better than O’Brien at keeping an audience.

NBC’s definitely going to be in trouble when Conan moves into the Tonight Show.

1) Conan viewers are more likely to be the type that watches the edgier Letterman than Leno. This means they’ll be conflicted.

2) Conan’s either going to lose some of his audience by going broader to appeal to more of America (i.e. no masturbating Bear) or he’s going to be an acquired taste to them by continuing with his same off-the-wall act.

Overall, I just don’t see middle Americans and Joe Sixpacks buying into his off-kilter sense of comedy. A true shame. But things can only be looking up for Craig Ferguson now that he won’t even have a competitor. Will give him some time to groom his act before he eventually replaces Letterman and takes on Conan in Round Two circa 2011.

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