The comedian’s firing came soon after NBC suggested pushing The Tonight Show to a later time slot of 12:05 p.m. in order to accommodate an 11:35 p.m. airtime for the short-lived Jay Leno Show.

“The Tonight Show” is the No. 1 late night show when it comes to social followers and engagement. The show currently has 100 million followers across social media, more than any of its competitors. That digital dominance wasn’t an overnight sensation but a “slow build,” according to Dyer.

The “Saturday Night Live” alum’s girlfriend, Elsie Hewitt, announced last week that they were expecting their first child together.

Conan O'Brien has come home again. The comedian was a guest Tuesday on NBC's "The Tonight Show," marking his first appearance on the late-night program since he was ousted as its host in 2010.

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Berklee College of Music alum Malachi Lewis, a 24-year-old aspiring musician, got a big break on national TV thanks to his mentors

Lindsay Lohan's son has some concerns for his mom when seeing her on television. While appearing on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, to promote her upcoming film Freakier Friday, Fallon asked if her son -- Luai -- was too young to watch any of her films.

Robert Klein is on his way to breaking a record on The Tonight Show! The 83-year-old comedian and actor just marked his 89th appearance on the late night talk show, making him one of the most frequent guests in the show's history. Klein first appeared on the show back in 1968 when Johnny Carson was hosting the show.