Jimmy Fallon To Replace Conan O'Brien Next Year

It has been rumored for a long time. When 2009 comes around, Jay Leno's contract with NBC and the Tonight Show will expire. Conan O'Brien has already been slated to replace Leno when Jay exits for early retirement.

It has been reported that NBC is close to announcing that Jimmy Fallon, of famed Saturday Night heritage, will be replacing Conan O'Brien in 2009.

Fallon, who recently married producer Nancy Juvonen, is said to be excited and ready, if not a little scared, about taking Conan's desk. He still has to pick a producer and a band, among other details.

As for Jay Leno, he has lots of options. We think Jay would love to hit the road and do stand-up for the rest of his life. And with all this time on his hands, we suspect there are great things to come from Jay.

Stay tuned.

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