Who didn’t love late night television in the 90s and early 2000s. Which ever network you decided to click on, had great host. David Letterman, Jay Leno, Conan O’brien, Craig Ferguson, Jimmy Kimmel and even Carson Daley. It was a great era of late night entertainment across the board. You got a chance to sit back and relax, watch some celebrity interviews and get a few laughs in before bed. Most of the shows did very good in the ratings department. NBC who was the longtime leader in the viewership department had to make a tough decision. They had two lovable host with expiring contracts. Both host desired the same hosting job, The Tonight Show. Jay Leno would receive quite the backlash when it was all said and done. We take a look back a the Late Night War that ruined Jay Leno’s legacy.

Video Preview

Why spotlight the The Tonight Show Feud?

The late night war was one the most interesting moments in pop culture history. We had two adored host at odds. Ultimately Jay Leno would take the brunt of the ridicule, but was it justified? The debacle seemed to have ruined Leno’s image forever. Meanwhile Conan’s image remains positive in media and by fans. Its important to share the full details of everything that transpired to have a more accurate understanding. Also it’s important to note this situation occurred when social media was on the rise. Which played a big role and how we perceive Leno vs Conan today.

Keypoints

 If you enjoyed the video and want to support the channel. Be sure to Like, Subscribe, and Share for more.