David Letterman Wants Conan O'Brien On His Show

By Rob Shuter Posted Jan 14th 2010 02:00AM

In what could be the most brutal Jay Leno bashing session of all time, Conan O'Brien got himself an invite to appear on David Letterman's 'The Late Show.' Dave is looking not just to capitalize on the NBC drama, but also to knock his nemesis Leno down any way he can. Oh, Dave! How naughty (and brilliant)! All of the juicy details on a possible Conan-Dave interview, plus Brian Williams' Lauer adoration and more after the jump!

Letterman Courting Conan

After the ugly way 'The Tonight Show' has treated Conan O'Brien, an unlikely person is jumping in to defend him -- David Letterman. "Dave would love to get Conan on his show," an insider tells me. "Not to rub NBC's noses into their huge mistake, but to welcome Conan with open arms and show him that despite the way his old network has treated him, America loves him."

Dave -- who knows first-hand what it's like to be treated badly by NBC and Leno -- hasn't reached out to Conan directly, but his staff has contacted Conan's people letting them know about the open invitation.

Hopefully the red-headed funny man will get the last laugh, courtesy of Dave! If there's ever a way to get back at NBC, bashing them on another network would certainly be it.

Brian Williams Wants Matt Lauer's Six-Pack Abs

Yes, it's true: The anchor of America's number 1 evening news broadcast is not just a closet 'Jersey Shore' fan, he's also pea-green with envy over Matt Lauer's abs.

"Brian's from the Jersey shore, went to a good Catholic school -- it's part of our culture on the Jersey shore for men to want to look good. Wear a little mousse, get yourself a nice tan and, most importantly, work on your abs," a Jersey friend of Brian's tells me.

So watch out, Matt, you might have a little competition for the best six-pack at 30 Rock (and don't forget about George Stephanopoulos) -- but please guys, no fist pumping.

Johnson's Death Reunites Nicole and Paris

The tragic death of Johnson and Johnson heiress, Casey Johnson, has reunited childhood friends Paris Hilton and Nicole Richie. They both attended a private memorial at Nicky Hilton's Los Angeles house on Jan. 5.

"On such a sad day, it brought a smile to my face to at least have one dear friend back in my life," Paris tells Life & Style. "With my traveling, I haven't seen Nicole in a long time, and she's been so busy with having her two babies."

I knew Casey, and know that Paris and Nicole finally burying the hatchet would have made her happy.

Special Comment: In times like these with so much tragic real news going on in the world, it feels strange to be writing a silly entertainment column. My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone affected by the horrid events in Haiti.

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Thursday 14 January

By Freelols.com

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Oh SURE Dave doesn't want to capitalize on the whole NBC drama. And Charlie Sheen's not looking forward to when he can finally have make up sex with his wife.

By ACLS

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Dave did this just seven months ago, when he tried to get Leno onto his show during the first week of Conan's Tonight Show. Leno at least had the courtesy at the time to decline. I'm with Coco, but I expect Coco will also show that good grace. It's not a good faith gesture from Dave.

By LMG

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LOL, like Lettermn was serious about invited Leno on his show. Leno probably declined because he knew there was a strong possibility that if he showed up, Letterman would have made him wait it out in the green room as he "ran out of time", or worse, not even let him in the studio and hold the interview from a deli. Leno deserves no better.

By Mildred Crandall

I am so glad to say that I have never been hooked by any of these crappy shows. Letterman is an idiot who quite obviously is a cheater, and I don't think Conan or Leno are really funny. NOT even amusing. Where have all the sensible, amusing, really funny guys gone? I doubt very much that I am the only one who finds them UNfunny! Or am I? Have I lost my sense of humor?????

By peter

letterman is skating on thin ice. he has been stomped all his life by leno. his sexual forays are easy to mock by a mean spirited person, plus he has other past scandals that can rock him. dave, yoiur heart might give out if they get on your case you fag.

By tony

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that fag still has his show dumbass

you his lover tony? its not about having a show you moron.

so tony is dave's gay lover, and thinks that dave having a show is the big deal. ok

By ROb shuter

Dave is genius!

By DBH

WOW, a guy named PETER calling someone a fag. Grow up.

By Hail Satan

Yeah, poor Haiti. It's simply your turn on the Natural Disaster Lottery. But don't send them money - send them CONTRACEPTIVES. Haiti would not be such a wretched poverty-stricken nation if only they would ignore the Catholic Church and use contraception to avoid having more kids than they could feed.

By JENNY

NO WONDER YOU LIKE DAVE, you are just as mean spirited.

By marc

To me all that late night stuff is outdated, it needs a modern shot in the arm...same old same old stuff.

By ramsey2314

I think it sucks that Jay Leno gets to go back to his time slot when it was HIS SHOW at 10pm that got all the crappy ratings! they should have moved Jay to 12:05 and left Conan in his spot where he deserves to be. Conan is freakin hillarious and so fast witted and sarcastic. I will be watching whatever show he does next on whatever network he goes to! You rock Coco!

By Jeannine

No, NBC should've left things right where they were. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno had the highest ratings, but NBC's greed got in the way and they took a risk that backfired. Instead of letting O'Brien go to FOX (where he belongs since the demographics are younger), NBC thought they could bring in the youngsters and Jay's current viewers would like the earlier time.

What disturbs me the most are the editorials who are trying to spin this into a feud between Leno and O'Brien when it was NBC who shot themselves in the foot and created this mess.

Thursday 21 January

By Frederick Thomas

To show people have different taste, I think Conan is the most un-funny talk show host ever put on the air. I clearly understand why NBC would kick him off the air. Perhaps, he will get to go to a childrens channel and sprew his juvenile antics. He reminds of of the Three Stooges, and certainly does not know how to tell a joke. At least Leno is capable of being funny.

By mydownthere

DAVID,
DON'T EVEN THINK ABOUT IT. NBC IS NOT WORTH IT. LOOK HOW THEY ARE TREATING CONAN. THEY WILL DO THE SAME TO YOU. KEEP YOUR JOB, AT LEAST IT'S SAFE.

By Michael

What a perfect diversion to all of David Letterman's problems....

By Cathy S

Letterman's "problems" were gone long before this Late Night crap. Did you hear about Tiger?

By Darlene

With so much happening in the world it's just sad that all people can do is snipe at each other about who is better and who is funniest. Humor is in the eyes of the beholder. There is no right or wrong, better or worst. It's a matter of individual taste. NBC is guilty of making the worst business decision since "New" Coke and trying to make the victims the villians. Dave may have an old ax to grind with NBC but he is a smart man taking advantage of the current situation regardless of whether or not you care for his humor. Face it people are watching him to see what he'll say next. To keep his mouth shut would be a lost opportunity. Calling each other stupid, or someother derogatory name for voicing an opinion is the real shame.

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