If I was Conan right now, I'd go to another network and invest half of NBC's $45 million that they gave him in a new show.....and kick the fuck out of Jay Leno in the ratings, which could be EASILY done with a few million in marketing and the right team of people.
I'm usually more optimistic, but Conan cannot "kick the fuck out of Jay Leno in the ratings" and it cannot "EASILY" be done. C'mon, this is Jay Leno we're talking about. Jay has been No. 1 for over 17 years. Even with very little marketing and a small production budget on
The Jay Leno Show, he beat Conan (who had a production budget 3x bigger).
Although Conan's ratings have skyrocketed in the last two weeks, they are only temporary. Everyone knows that as soon as this late-night fiasco dies down, his ratings will go back to normal.
My prediction: Conan will host his own late night talk show on FOX in September.
BTW - Tonight is Conan's last show. Check it out or record it on your PVR. It will be a good one!