Paycut of the Day: The King of Late Night is downsizing his show, but unlike a certain red-haired former host, it has nothing to do with ratings. Despite the prime time and late night turmoil NBC has experienced over the past few years, The Tonight Show is still the top-rated late night gabfest, yet NBC insiders tipped off Deadline Hollywood to massive cuts at the network’s flagship program.
The downsizing includes dumping as many as 25 staffers and putting a sizable dent in host Jay Leno’s $27 million to $30 million salary. Leno reportedly took a bigger cut than parent company Comcast initially requested, in order to retain some staff positions. Even Conan could muster up a golf clap for such a move. On second thought…nah.
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Hey, Leno might not be the funniest guy, but he’s much nicer than you make him out to me.
Hey, Leno might not be the funniest guy, but he’s much nicer than you make him out to me.
no wonder he didnt want to give up the Tonight Show, it had nothing to do with class, or his legacy, he just still...
tonight show. Call...Leno. Let it be what it is....tonight...
kick in some extra...blow, but also– yikes!...was making $30...
Leno makes that much? Holy crap.