Tonight Show Ratings

Jay Leno Defends Conan's Ratings Troubles: "Exact Same Thing I Went Through" (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 09.11.2009 | Media


Jay Leno defended his "Tonight Show"successor in an interview with Tavis Smiley Monday. Leno said that the attention to Conan O'Brien's ratings woes ...

Letterman Beats Conan With Largest Margin Since 2000

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 07.16.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — There could be a new king emerging in late-night television. David Letterman's CBS "Late Show" whipped NBC's "Tonight" show with Con...

David Letterman, "Tonight Show" Ratings Race Closest Since 2005

AP | FRAZIER MOORE | Posted 07.19.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — David Letterman's squabble with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gave his "Late Show" a ratings boost last week, but new NBC rival Conan O'Bri...

Letterman Beats Conan For First Time Tuesday Night

The Live Feed | Posted 07.11.2009 | Media


David Letterman has overtaken NBC's "Tonight Show" in the overnight ratings. The CBS late-night host earned a higher Tuesday overnight rating than "T...

Conan's "Tonight Show" Debuts To High Ratings

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 07.03.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — Conan O'Brien has reason to smile after his debut as "Tonight" show host. His first Nielsen Media Research report card showed a 7.1 ...

Leno Has Record Friday Night

Variety | Cynthia Littleton | Posted 06.30.2009 | Media


Jay Leno signed off "The Tonight Show" on a high note, delivering the best ratings of his 17-year run for a Friday night telecast....

Obama's "Tonight Show" Appearance Gives Leno Highest Ratings Since 2005

AP | Posted 04.20.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — Nielsen is giving high approval ratings to President Barack Obama's appearance on NBC's "Tonight Show." Obama's visit with Jay Leno,...

Michael Phelps Lifts "Tonight Show" To Best Ratings Since June

Huffington Post via Hollywood Reporter | Posted 10.10.2008 | Media


The Hollywood Reporter's Paul J. Gough reports that Michael Phelps lifted the "Tonight Show" to its best ratings since June: Record-breaking Olympic ...