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Posted: 6/19/2002 11:19:52 PM EDT
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Leno...
of course I only watch the monologe// |
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Posted: 6/19/2002 11:23:15 PM EDT
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Letterman.
He has an original shtick. Leno has done nothing but copied Letterman. Just look at all the big events of the last ten years. Letterman has done a show focused on an event, then the next night Leno has pretty much copied it. The most Recent Example is 9-11, Letterman did a very heartfelt show and Leno put on a re-run, but the next night Leno did a show that pretty much emulated Letterman's show the night before. The way I look at it Leno has always been one night behind Letterman. Always copying what Letterman had done the night before. -Uhlek |
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Posted: 6/19/2002 11:27:05 PM EDT
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Letterman, bar none! Jay Leno is no more than a Rosie with a larger platform (audience) and a larger NoSe. [:D]
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Posted: 6/19/2002 11:46:47 PM EDT
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Depends on where you live. Letterman plays better on the metropolitan coasts, and Leno plays better in the heartland. The producers tailor their respective shows accordingly.
I like Letterman much better because he has a deep respect for the history of the late-night shows. A lot of the skits he does is in direct homage(ripoff if you're cynical) to the stuff Allen, Benny, Paar, and Carson did. He also originates a lot of stuff that actually lets the audience discover different kinds of humor, silly or sophisticated. Leno just mines the same old club jokes that's safe, and tried and true in middle America. The only reason he beats Letterman is that folks in those areas watch more TV thans folks in urban areas where there are more things to do. I'm not knocking any region, that's what the numbers tell you. The best in my time, however, is Carson. 30 years on top of the heap and he left without ever looking back. That's how you're supposed to go out. |
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Posted: 6/19/2002 11:51:58 PM EDT
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We now have a poll.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 12:12:06 AM EDT
[#6]
Carson all the way...I just don't like the new guys
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Posted: 6/20/2002 12:13:02 AM EDT
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who the hell is Parr and Bishop????
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Posted: 6/20/2002 12:28:50 AM EDT
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Jack Parr, had the Tonight Show before Carson. Started it.
Joey Bishop, one of the "rat pack" with Dean Martin, Frank Sinatra, Shirley McLain, Peter Lawford, anyway, Bishop was on same time Carson was on, he only lasted a few years. His side kick was Regis Filbin. |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 2:21:16 AM EDT
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Arsenio Hall was the bomb! Well, while he lasted. [:(]
I no longer watch TV, so I'll vote for Carson. He was truly good. |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 3:50:06 AM EDT
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There can be only one-- Carson. No one was as good, before or since. And besides, Letterman is as ugly as a pitbull's ass.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 3:55:16 AM EDT
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I agree with marvl. Letterman should be a poster boy for a prophylactic and an example of the need for planned parenthood.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 4:19:08 AM EDT
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They are both a waste of airtime.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 4:28:09 AM EDT
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I used to watch them both, now occasionaly I watch Leno. I really like Letterman's top 10 list, but I prefer Leno's style, besides he buys motorcycle parts from my uncle.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 6:28:08 AM EDT
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I would occasionally be forced to watch either of these Jimmy hats on occasion, then I got DirecTV.
I had no idea they were still on. When will someone kick the Big Three's other leg into the grave and cover it up? |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 6:35:31 AM EDT
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Letterman was the most intelligent, creative, witty and funny of them all. Carson was hands-down the classiest of them all. Very funny also. Leno's just a clumsy, clunky, no-class, no-talent, unfunny, dimwitted, insulting, third-rate standup comic. |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 6:45:51 AM EDT
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I like Lettermans antics, and those stupid hams are just damn funny.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 6:57:51 AM EDT
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Leno is unoriginal. I'm guessing he doesn't have writers, just Xerox machines. And much of his sense of humour is based upon ignorance -- which I don't find particularly amusing.
Letterman's monologue is rarely gut bustingly funny but his interactions with and reactions to the audience and guests [b]are[/b] hilarious. He's quirky & original (reminds me a little of Ernie Kovacs) and quick-witted. |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 7:31:34 AM EDT
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Where's the "None Of The Above" choice?
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Posted: 6/20/2002 7:40:19 AM EDT
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Carson: Classy and Classic. I'm sad that he won't even appear in public anymore.
Letterman: Early Letterman was best by far. Who else remembers his specialty "suits" such as his alka seltzer suit or velco suit? New Letterman is ok, but he seems to be leaning towards cranky old man funny these days. Leno: Hit and Miss. I do appreciate that Leno seems to be a genuinely nice guy, both publically and privately. And his car/motorcycle collection is to drool for. |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 8:17:57 AM EDT
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Quoted: Leno... of course I only watch the monologe// And headlines, but seriously, thats it Keving67 |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 9:11:19 AM EDT
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None of the above. If I'm not working that night, I've got much better things to do at that that time of night------and if the wife's too tired, there's always AR15.com [:D]
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Posted: 6/20/2002 9:30:00 AM EDT
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Posted: 6/20/2002 9:32:32 AM EDT
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One thing that really bugs me about Leno is his tendency to re-emphasize his joke after the punchline. Imagine your buddy nudging you repeatedly after each joke "Did you get it? Huh? Huh? Huh?" Really annoying.
Is Dave still doing his Top Ten? I've been away. |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 9:33:30 AM EDT
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In my opinion, it's not even close - Carson, hands down. Second place - Leno. Letterman is just plain irritating to watch.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 9:41:20 AM EDT
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Oh geez, I forgot about Steve Allen. Was it called the Tonight Show when he had it?
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Posted: 6/20/2002 7:45:51 PM EDT
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Carson was the best!
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Posted: 6/20/2002 7:55:26 PM EDT
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Quoted: Carson was the best! You are correct, sir! |
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Posted: 6/20/2002 8:02:26 PM EDT
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Leno. But Conan is better than them all.
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Posted: 6/20/2002 8:16:50 PM EDT
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pick from 2 - pick from 5?
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