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In response to "For the sake of argument, were Conan's viewership figures less than those of Leno's previous show? -- nm" by Loyola

Yes, they were. But that's comparing gingers to chins. The real comparison is in the start of each show.

Posted by Beryllium (aka grayman) Jan 19 '10, 15:07

When Leno's Tonight Show first went on the air, NBC was the #1 network and had quality dramas at 10PM.

When Conan's Tonight Show hit the air, NBC was in the toilet, with no dramas (and clearly no longer #1, having relinquished the title to CBS) and had Leno at 10PM.

Furthermore, Conan's numbers were actively handicapped, along with the local news affiliate ratings, by Leno's suckage at 10PM. He was a black hole for ratings.

Comparing Jay in his "prime" to Conan at his fledgling start is patently unfair.

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I think if you're relying on there being something good to watch prior to your own show, in order for your show to be a success ratings wise, you - Loyola Jan 19, 15:13 3
- NBC's actions are spurred 100% by the news affiliates sandwiched in between Leno and Conan -- nm - Beryllium Jan 19, 15:17 2
  - I really wonder if surrendering 10pm to the locals and moving Leno to 10:30 (1 hour) or 11:00 (30 minutes) might have worked. -- nm - Mop (226 lbs) Jan 19, 15:19 1
    - I think 30 minutes of Leno was a good idea, but bumping the tonight show at the same time was not such a good idea -- nm - Beryllium Jan 19, 15:20

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Yes, they were. But that's comparing gingers to chins. The real comparison is in the start of each show.

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