New York Post
Jay Leno may be the next high-profile late-night host looking for a replacement.
Four months after taking back the “Tonight Show,” Leno’s ratings are actually behind those of Conan O’Brien.
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The reality is starting to sink in at NBC that Leno is not only getting fewer viewers, but that his show is costing the cash-strapped network between $10 million and $15 million more a year than Conan’s show did.
Leno’s higher salary — $30 million per year vs. Conan’s $15 million — plus the cost of his bigger production staff is pushing the show into the red, according to insiders. More…