Less than a week ago, Conan O'Brien ended his bittersweet relationship with NBC as host of 'The Tonight Show.' O'Brien's predecessor, Jay Leno, has been relatively quiet since news broke of O'Brien's abrupt departure, but the stand-up comedian decided to voice his opinion on Thursday's episode of 'The Oprah Winfrey Show.'
When asked by the media mogul whether he had talked to O'Brien since announcing his return to late night, Leno simply replied, "I haven't talked to him through all this. It didn't seem appropriate." Adding that, "I don't know, I think, let things cool down and maybe we'll talk, you know?"
In the weeks leading up to the exit of his seven-month stint, O'Brien threw numerous jabs not only at NBC but at Leno's decision to move back into his original time slot. Despite being on the receiving end of the verbal assault, Leno doesn't seem too fazed by the public scrutiny.
"It's what we do, you know," he said. "You can't -- it's like being a fighter and, say, when you got punched in the head, did it hurt? Well, yeah, but you're a fighter. That's what you do."
NBC reportedly inked a $45 million deal with O'Brien that prohibits him from hosting another show until Sept. 1. 'The Jay Leno Show' will end Feb. 9, and Leno will resume his late-night spot on March 1, following the Winter Olympics.
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By: messa on 1/28/2010 8:47PM
Twenty-five years ago, I had respect for Oprah Winfrey. Today, I have none. I can't believe how she tried to humiliate Jay Leno. But then again, I understand because Oprah Winfrey is a compulsive overeater and she's in the food. Her life is out of control and she takes great pleasure in trying to hurt others. Her weight is a reflection of her inner turmoil. Hey Oprah, why don’t you practice “The Power of Now”
Shame on you Oprah!
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By: sammy on 1/29/2010 1:07AM
I wrote Oprah off after she had the rap garbage on her program after she declared that she wouldn't because of how they denegrate women and were generally vulgar excuses for human beings.
The she invited Sarah Palin on twice and just about sucked Palin's face with the simple minded and softballed questions.
Shame on her.
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By: Irina on 1/29/2010 3:42AM
I could not believe all the questions and the drama Oprah got into during the interview with Leno. How is this Jay's fault? If you are good the rates will show and they did not for O'Brian. I am tired of this socialist approach,people definying what is fair or not. If you are good,do a good job it is easy to see and vice versa. Please stop the drama and stop blaming Leno. Certainly it is not his fault. By the way, the same happened to Jay in 2004. I do not remember being such a drama.
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By: gus on 1/29/2010 8:00PM
I'm glad people are finally waking up to Oprah Fakery..Now, if BV would wake up, the world would be a better place!!!
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By: mccsan on 1/30/2010 1:14PM
I don't know why everyone seems to be bashing Jay Leno; it's not his fault that the NBC executives chose to let Conan O'Brian go. Moving Leno back to late night was a bad idea, I like watching the show at 10pm.
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