Look, Jon Lovitz is a comedy god, but at a time when The Tonight Show is struggling for relevance and ratings, I can’t help but Read the full post.
Aug 27
2009
01:58 PM ET
Even Jon Lovitz can't save 'The Tonight Show'
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I agree with Josh’s comment…being in LA (specifically at Universal Studios) seems to have taken something out of the show. I still think Conan is hilarious (although, admittedly, not for everyone), but something is definitely off. I think it’s that his studio audience now consists of tourists, many who are probably a little older than Conan’s target audience. The NYC audiences seemed to have sought out going to see Conan. Now it seems they’re stuck on the Universal lot and have nothing else to do in the afternoons but to go see a free show.
And Margaret…I hardly think having Jon Lovitz as a guest on a show is an example as to why the show’s ratings are down. And plus, why are you watching this if you’re “not a late-night network person?” Couldn’t your bosses give you another daypart to criticize about?
Huh? Jon Lovitz is a “comedy God?”
I have never so much as cracked a smile at his schtick. He is NOT funny and if The Tonight Show relies on a no-talent hack like him for ratings, then dream on.
The Tonight Show is struggling? Since when? Last I checked it wins its time period in the all-important 18-49 demo every night.
no matter how unfunny conan is, i’d still choose to watch him over the bitter, nasty letterman.
Scientology is still an issue – not dated, as evidenced by the recent 3-part series in the St Petersburg Times. And what’s wrong with Lovitz’ huayavera shirt? It’s the height of fashion!
That was highly enjoyable. I smiled the whole way through.
If there is any problem with the show, it’s the studio. Way too big for Conan. He was terrific in that small group setting. The crowd interaction was great. Another problem would be that the crowd is the wrong demographic. Tourists. Old people. Not what Conan needs. All that being said, even in his worst episode, he’s still way funnier than Jay ever was.
Scientology dated? No way. It was the scam of the last century and the joke of this one.
Even lame Popwatch blog entries can’t save ‘Entertainment Weekly’
When has The Tonight Show EVER been intensely “of the moment” or intensely funny? It exists to play people off to dreamland with amusing comedy bits and celebrity interviews. Conan might not be as good as Leno at doing lukewarm, unsurprising comedy (although he seems to be getting closer everyday), but Conan is still funnier than Letterman by a country mile.