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I agree that it's part of the decline of NBC but think it marks the last straw.
Giving up that 10pm block to a stripped talk show may be an inexpensive way to produce TV but I will be surprised if it can maintain the ratings. NBC has removed all chance of scheduling challenging and potentially award-winning programming that cannot run in the 8 or 9 slots.
The truth is, Free to Air channels are earning less these days. A lot less. The networks are desperate to find a new model for revenue but can't. Leno's show is the equivalent of a corporation downsizing its staff to make their profits look better. Yes, your profits look good in the short term but your productivity takes a hit in the long term and you end up having to hire more staff. If Leno is a stop-gap for hard times... OK. If it's a long term solution they should really try again.
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