Sad to see the fabulous Jay Leno ending the Tonight Show next week...just because of his age (which is the same as mine). When you think of it, it makes no sense. He's number 1 and has been for years, he's kind to so many people, he looks out for his staff (one of the reasons he fought so hard to keep the show and why he took a huge pay cut to keep them on), he's helped so many others get started.
Imagine that you're the best at your job and make a lot of money for your company. What intelligent boss would fire you? It would be counterproductive. Jay already has a huge following including the 18 to 49 group AND the baby boomers, the biggest group of all.
The network execs want a younger person. They already had Jimmy Fallon under contract. Will they get more viewers? Probably not. Younger people can watch Jimmy Fallon now already. What sense did it make to get rid of Jay? Plus they tend to stay up later which matches Jimmy Fallon's time slot. For those who want someone younger - the two Jimmy's are already there.
I'm a Jay Leno fan obviously - for many reasons including the fact that he's one of the nicest people I've ever met. I'm also a fan of doing the right thing, of treating people well whatever their age or financial status (for those who say he should leave because he's made enough money). We're taught to work hard, look out for others... he's done that and more. So kick him out? Don't like him? That's fine - don't watch. Think he's too old? Watch something else- Hulu, Netflix, YouTube.
I will miss you Jay. I'm sure Jimmy Fallon will do fine. He's very talented as is Seth Myers. I'm not sure I'll watch either...but I wish them both well. Although they'd better not do too well. That can get you fired!
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