[Television] Fallon May Take the Ranks from O'Brien

Broadcasting & Cable is reporting that Saturday Night Live regular Jimmy Fallon is close to signing a deal with NBC to take over the 12:30am late-night slot, currently held by Late Night with Conan O'Brien, who is set to become the new host of the Tonight Show in 2009.

As a writer for early episodes of The Simpsons Conan O'Brien can be hailed as one of the comic geniuses of our time. But even Conan's wit and charm has dwindled after so many years in the late-night talk show format. On the other hand, Jimmy Fallon has NEVER been funny!