"If change can come to the White House, then change can come to late night," comedian George Lopez told The Hollywood Reporter about his new TBS talk-show. "Yes I can!"
TBS. George Lopez. Late night.
Is that really change we can believe in?
TBS ordered 34-weeks of the show, which will attempt to generate a more spontaneous and interactive spark with its live audience, and hopes that an 11 p.m. start time will give Lopez a cushion before Dave and Conan come on at 11:30. But don’t forget that Leno’s new prime-time show will air at 10, and Lopez is still slated opposite Jon Stewart, though his show would seeming target a different demo than The Daily Show. But just how much couch-patter can viewers be expected to consume?
For TBS, it’s worth the gamble. Their instincts on Tyler Perry paid off, and Lopez might fill a similarly under-served niche. Technically, they have nothing to lose: Frank TV was a pretty stale imitation of a late-night variety show.
But is Lopez the right guy? His eponymous ABC sitcom had a nice run, ending after 118 episodes in 2007, but how many George Lopez fans are there really? Leno at 10 has a curiosity factor. Jimmy Fallon had a curiosity factor. George Lopez? I’m not feeling the curiosity factor. Maybe Lopez should pick a fight. In 2007, he lashed out at Leno, called him “two-faced” and the “worst interviewer on TV.” Now, it’s put-up time, and if I were Lopez, I wouldn’t necessarily run away from controversy.
Can George Lopez keep your attention four nights a week? Do you give him a prayer of lasting 34 weeks, or is a repeat of Chevy Chase’s late-night trainwreck a distinct possibility?
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George Lopez is funny enough…
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by bringing change to late night does he mean bringing racist stereotypes to popular television?
tyler perry is doing the same thing with film, and it is despicable that these people aren’t recieving more criticism for pushing the negative stereotypes that blacks and latinos have been trying so hard to eliminate
George Lopez is entertaining enough to let into my house 4 times a week!
@ TODDERS hahaha, that video’s pretty funny. definitely have to watch until the very end…
our family love george lopez we tape all his shows we went most of his live taping he is so funny i am sure he will have a great show cant wait to get show tickets
George Lopez is painfully unfunny.
I not only wonder how much “couch-patter” viewers can consume, but how many potential guests are there for talk shows to use? I mean there are only so many people out there in a given week that have something they want to promote, if thereare 10+ nightly talk shows (plus daytime shows like Ellen) where are they all going to find guests that people actually want to see?
Plus Leno at 10 does have the curosity factor but I think he also has that A-list factor where he can get the Brad Pitts, or people of that calibre. George Lopez, probably not.
Probablly not, but guess what, the biggest minority in the U.S. is the hispanic race, and not all hispanics support them other shows, but they sure as heck will support one of their own. This message brought to you by a Marine Vet.
Yes, I am excited about George getting this gig. Its about time a talented Latino lands a talk show. I can’t wait!
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George Lopez is awesome and his show is going to be great. My family and I watch his old show everyday. New material would be nice, we are looking forward to watching his new show. I hate late night shows becasue they are all old boaring men. Spice it up, and give us comedy. Which is what I know Lopez will bring.
If you don’t like George Lopez’s work, why did you look him up, IDIOT!!! For the rest that like his work your right he is very talented.
you people that don’t like george lopez are just hating because he is making more money than you. HAHAHA!!!!!!!!!
HEll yea I’ll be watchin’ his show! GEorGe is the best! He’s so funny!!!! Cant wait till nov. 9 !!!!
Tyler perry? negative stereotypes? I dont know what shows and films by him you watch, but there is nothing stereotypical about his work. The way you see black people in tyler perry’s movies and shows is exactly how our lives are in real life. This is why his shows do so well with blacks. I think you are so used to reading and paying so much attention to racist comments and actual stereotypes, you don’t know whats negative and whats real. Tyler perry might show a lot of negative things that happen often with blacks, but that’s just because he’s real with his work……I think you need to open up your mind a bit more.
I have begun to love George Lopez the last year or so. I reaaallly do want to see him on the late night circuit. he is hilarious.
Shucks! I was excited till I found out he is not coming on telly till Nov 9th. Way to go George!
I am Indian, he does have some nasty Indian jokes, lol!
GeoRGe loPeZ is ThE beST!!!
Well I think gorge lopes is the shi** he’s so funny and it’s about time a latin person have his own late nite show….stop hating on the latinos
Q-vo brother it’s about time, keep laying it down for all the razas you’ll do great…..aye te watcho
I just watched the premiere last night and he is funny. i watched the lopez show just like the fresh prince.. i know every episode and its about time i can see something new and fresh. i never watch late night shows cuz the white men arent funny to me… i hope the show will not be cancelled and every1 that respects comedy please tune in
I love Georges show!I will watch it every nite!He is really something different,and I LOVE the show!
I think George is very Funny…. I love him….
Lopez “your the man!!