With all the hype surrounding Jay Leno’s triumphant return to The Tonight Show, its no surprise that Leno’s ratings beat out David Letterman’s Late Show (much to the chagrin of fellow Conan O’Brien fans).
It also may have something to do with who his guests were. Riding high off Olympic gold, Shaun White was pleasant and witty, musical guest Adam (g)Lambert channeled fellow music star Lady Gaga with his intensely sequined eyes as he rocked out, but I think having Sarah Palin on your show will pull in a large amount of ratings anyway- many want to watch her succeed and many want to watch her fail.
Palin received enthusiastic applause from the audience (who seemed appreciative of everything she did) and showed off her “poor boy’s teleprompter” which is the writing on her hand. She and Leno talked back and forth on the Tea Party movement, which Palin supports, calling it a “beautiful thing.” When they talked about Palin’s new job on FOX, she said, “I studied journalism… I want to build some trust back in our media.”
Leno even let Palin do some stand-up at one point. The jokes were corny and horrible, but I believe they were meant to be.
Whether the Leno train will continue speeding along its path or crash and burn is unknown at the moment, but I predict the ratings will continue to pour in at least for the first couple of weeks. People will watch him because either he appeals to their generation, all the news surrounding the show, or just morbid curiosity while waiting for the show’s failure. Johnny Carson, we miss you.
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AdamAddict
March 3rd, 2010 - 2:20:18 PM
OK, whoever wrote this is a joke. Listen up, the RATINGS WERE HIGH BECAUSE OF ADAM LAMBERT!!!! Millions of Adam fans tune in WHEREVER he goes! And you'll know this if you see that the audience stay tuned for the WHOLE show just to SEE ADAM!!! Please correct your facts! Adam Lambert = High Ratings. Get it?
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AdamWasTheReason
March 3rd, 2010 - 2:21:37 PM
Change Title to "LENO WITH ADAM LAMBERT EQUALS HIGH RATINGS"
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King High Pie
March 3rd, 2010 - 3:23:47 PM
Palin is a murderer of animals, esp. wolves from helicopter. Has children, grandchildren, never sees them.
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belle
March 3rd, 2010 - 4:22:56 PM
Have to disagree with you on who the draw was. Adam Lambert was the one having me up way past my bed time (have to get up early--middle school teacher). Adam was fabulous!
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Tom
March 3rd, 2010 - 4:25:16 PM
I only wanted to see Sarah. Changed the channel when she was done.
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MaryL
March 3rd, 2010 - 5:09:48 PM
Adam Lambert was the reason the ratings were high. Who cares about the moronic Sarah Palin?
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Sara Welsh
March 3rd, 2010 - 6:03:54 PM
While I will completely and totally admit that Adam Lambert has an amazing fanbase, people are generally morbidly curious as to what Palin will do on shows. Not just fans watch her- a lot of people tune in to watch and hope she falls on her face. I'm sure Adam contributed to the ratings, but Sarah Palin tends to draw more of a crowd. People who don't like Adam Lambert don't usually watch him in hopes he'll fail.
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shadamholic
March 3rd, 2010 - 6:06:33 PM
I have been working extremely long hours this week and I'm EXHAUSTED...but I fell asleep at 10 AM and set an alarm clock so I would not miss ADAM LAMBERT. He is THE reason I watched the show. I wish Jay much success, because I've always liked the Tonight Show with him. I"m glad he's back. But last night's ratings were because he had Adam on the show. Jay...next time interview him! He was so great on the earlier show....talk to him again in late night..he's SUCH a joy when he's interviewed.
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Pam
March 3rd, 2010 - 8:43:44 PM
Adam, jsut another flamboyant queer looking for attention
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Shirley
March 3rd, 2010 - 9:13:57 PM
Stayed up late only for Adam Lambert. Sarah? Not a chance.
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leileea
March 4th, 2010 - 6:20:43 PM
Tivo'd and SKIPPED PALIN....watched Adam only..
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