There has been buzz today that Andover native Jay Leno would have his primetime show canned on NBC. Not true. Though the ratings have been low for “The Jay Leno Show,” NBC isn’t pulling the plug.
The network released this statement:
Jay Leno is one of the most compelling entertainers in the world today. As we have said all along, Jay’s show has performed exactly as we anticipated on the network. It has, however, presented some issues for our affiliates. Both Jay and the show are committed to working closely with them to find ways to improve the performance.
They added this:
We have the best comedy team in the business. We remain committed to keeping Conan O’Brien on NBC. He is a valued part of our late-night line-up, as he has been for more than 16 years and is one of the most respected entertainers on television.
