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Jimmy Fallon Says He Initially Wasn’t on NBC’s List to Host ‘Late Night,’ But Lorne Michaels “Went to Bat” for Him

Though it’s hard to imagine late night television without Jimmy Fallon now, there was a time when neither he nor NBC saw him in a hosting role. “He [Michaels] goes, ‘Would you ever want to do a talk ...
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Jimmy Fallon’s late-night spot at NBC is secure — for the moment — after CBS gives Colbert the ax

Jimmy Fallon’s late-night spot at NBC is safe — for now — after signing an extension to his multimillion-dollar contract until 2028. The host will continue to lead “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy ...
Variety

Jimmy Fallon Was Told ‘NBC Doesn’t Really Want You’ for Late Night After ‘Taxi’ and ‘Fever Pitch’ ‘Didn’t Work’ — Lorne Michaels Told Execs: It’s Jimmy ...

When Jimmy Fallon returns to the air in October following the end of the WGA strike, it will continue his 14th year as the host of an NBC late night talk show. The “Saturday Night Live” alum got his ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Late Night Hosts Celebrate Return: “It Feels Good to Be Back”

Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel and Seth Meyers brought their network talk shows back days after the end of the writers strike. By Rick Porter Television Business Editor Some of the first ...
The Hollywood Reporter

Jimmy Fallon Says He Initially Wasn’t on NBC’s List to Host ‘Late Night,’ But Lorne Michaels “Went to Bat” for Him

The comedian hosted the late night talk show from 2009 to 2014 before moving to 'The Tonight Show.' By Carly Thomas Associate Editor Though it’s hard to imagine late night television without Jimmy ...