Comcast's Roberts Frustrated by NBC Late-Night Woes

Comcast CEO Brian Roberts on Wednesday expressed his frustration with NBC’s late-night imbroglio, telling a Washington, D.C., audience that his company was effectively sidelined during the Leno-Conan meltdown.

“It is what it is. It’s a frustrating period because we are unable to be legally involved,” Roberts said, before going on to add that there are “many good things happening at NBC Universal.”

Speaking at a Congressional Internet Caucus event, Roberts noted that Comcast cannot intervene in NBC’s day-to-day business operations until the deal actually closes; as such, the company was forced to stand silent as NBC brought its 10 p.m.

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