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Jimmy Fallon, fan of white tops and star of Pepsi commercials that sell Parker Posey better than they sell soda, is perhaps being slated to take over the late night hosting gig that will become vacant once Conan O'Brien leaves to fill Jay Leno's spot.

Executives aware of the negotiations said NBC had been in talks with Mr. Fallon and his representatives for a deal that would make his television services exclusive to the network. One of those executives, who did not want to be identified because the deal has not yet been signed, said the deal could include a crack at the “Late Night” host role, though it was by no means guaranteed.

Can't say I'm a fan of his particular brand of acoustic guitar-driven comedy, but I do know that NBC could do worse. I also know that, if this deal works out, NBC will constantly win the ratings war with the naive-young-girls-who-love-"indie"-dudes demographic. Too bad they can't stay up 'til 12:35.

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Feb 22, 2007 · posted by Cord Jefferson, MollyGood · Link · 12 Responses
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    No. 1 Katie says:

    I am 24 and still one of those girls. I heart Jimmy Fallon(and Parker Posey).

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 2:38 pm
    No. 2 Kate Fallon says:

    I can stay up that late and I will. Please let this be true! He is hot.

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 2:39 pm
    No. 3 kat says:

    Suddenly, Late Night TV is becoming worthwhile again. I say we just yank CONAN off the air–permanently! The guy is SO fug–I don't care if he is Irish–I am too–he is NASTY to look at with that pasty skin and red hair–EWWW–My eyes hurt!

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 2:41 pm
    No. 4 Leslie says:

    KAT are you crazy?????????

    Conan fucking Rocks!!!! He is the funniest one out there! He is soooo hilarious! I would love for Conan to move in over Jay!

    PS: Hating on ugly people is so played out. Ugly is the new Hot…get with it!

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 2:57 pm
    No. 5 oh please says:

    i don't care if conan is ugly or hot,
    he is the most annoying man ever.

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 3:05 pm
    No. 6 juano says:

    Carson Daly= Jay LenoCarson Daly= Jay Leno

    Jimmy Kimmel would probably = Jimmy Kimmel

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 3:12 pm
    No. 7 It's funny cause... says:

    It's funny cause those "naive young girls who love indie dudes" tend to do well in school and get good jobs and do volunteer work and find stable relationships with good guys and all that other naive stuff.

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 3:42 pm
    No. 8 boobaloob says:

    Jimmy Fallon sucks. When he first started on SNL I found him cute, but then his head grew to gargantuan proportions. He 's not at all funny and ruined most of the SNL skits he was in by losing character and laughing. I'm not a fan, if you couldn't tell.

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 4:05 pm
    No. 9 lloooss says:

    He was good in Fever Pitch.

    Posted: Feb 22, 2007 at 4:31 pm
    No. 10 Bystander says:

    He's got great banter skills, is fully capable of being funny, and he's probably got a pretty solid fan base. I think he'll work out just fine.

    Horatio Sanz should play the McMahon to his Carson.

    Posted: Feb 23, 2007 at 1:50 am
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