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Edition: U.S. Article Comments (15) Slideshow Email Print Reprints Read "Conan" loses one-third of TV audience on 2nd night 10 Nov 2010 Cruise ship limps slowly toward San Diego under tow 10 Nov 2010 Analysis: German tempers fray as U.S. policy gulf widens 10 Nov 2010 Corrected: "Barefoot bandit" suspect indicted on new charges 10 Nov 2010 Harry Potter star Watson "felt sick" when told of riches 08 Nov 2010 Discussed 99 Obama: U.S. can’t afford two years of gridlock 76 GLOBAL ECONOMY-Obama returns fire after China slams Fed’s move 71 U.S. dollar printing is huge risk -China c.bank adviser Watched Bejeweled bra exposed in NY Thu, Oct 21 2010 Scientists re-create big bang Tue, Nov 9 2010 Singapore Air cancels A380 flights Tue, Nov 9 2010 "Conan" loses one-third of TV audience on 2nd night Tweet This Share on LinkedIn Share on Facebook LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Audiences for Conan O'Brien's much-hyped new TV talk show dropped by one-third on his second night out and some critics began to tire of jokes about his bitter departure from rival NBC. Some 2.8 million people watched Tuesday... Related News Lou Dobbs to join Fox Business Network Wed, Nov 10 2010 Conan O'Brien returns to TV in downsized role Wed, Nov 10 2010 Career climbers share Conan O'Brien's pain Wed, Nov 10 2010 Conan O'Brien's new show draws fans, not critics Tue, Nov 9 2010 "War for Late Night" lifts lid on NBC turmoil Tue, Nov 9 2010 Related Topics Fashion » Entertainment » Television » People » Zagat Power Lunches » Media » Stocks 1 / 5 Comedian Conan O'Brien is shown on stage during the premiere of his new late night talk show on TBS 'Conan'at the Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank, California November 8, 2010 in this publicity photograph released by TBS. Credit: Reuters/Meghan Sinclair/ Conaco LL/TBS/Handout LOS ANGELES | Wed Nov 10, 2010 8:52pm EST LOS ANGELES (Reuters) - Audiences for Conan O'Brien's much-hyped new TV talk show dropped by one-third on his second night out and some critics began to tire of jokes about his bitter departure from rival NBC. Some 2.8 million people watched Tuesday night's "Conan," down from 4.2 million viewers for the red-haired comedian's debut on TBS one night earlier, the cable network said on Wednesday. Audience figures for NBC's "The Tonight Show" -- which O'Brien quit in January in a showdown with veteran comedian Jay Leno -- were not available but Leno has been averaging 3.6 million viewers nightly so far this season. O'Brien's return to late night television after a nine month absence had been hotly-anticipated, particularly by his younger fans. The average age of the "Conan" viewer is 30 years-old. But many critics said the same old late night format put on by O'Brien in his early shows -- opening monologue, desk, guests and banter -- was uninspiring. By Wednesday, some were already bored with O'Brien's jokes about his split with NBC and his new home on cable television, and they hoped for more humor directed at current events. "Conan O'Brien just won't drop the NBC thing", said the headline on the Los Angeles Times showtracker blog. Entertainment Weekly's PopWatch writer Jennifer Armstrong said she was "looking forward to...a time when he (Conan) dispenses with the self-reverential humor about losing his NBC gig." (Reporting by Jill Serjeant; Editing by Bob Tourtellotte) Fashion Entertainment Television People Zagat Power Lunches Media Comments See All Comments (15) | Post Comment Nov 10, 2010 10:06pm EST What jokes are critics tiring of? I think there was only one (maybe two) jokes about NBC. They make it sound like the whole show was talking about NBC. anonReuters Report As Abusive Nov 10, 2010 10:08pm EST Give him a break! It’s not just Conan still bitter about the NBC deal; fans are just as upset to see their favorite late-night personality be shoved to a cable station and suffer because of it. When he jokes about NBC, we can all relate in a way, because their actions effected millions. So until the critics can be on the same level as the fans, they don’t have room to complain about hard feelings. mattk442001 Report As Abusive Nov 10, 2010 10:19pm EST I have nothing against Conan, but am obliged to say that he is not humorous in the least, dry, dull, totally uninteresting, and supremely self-absorbed. All that apart from being without a modicum of and sort of talent. As a film and TV producer/director of many years’ standing, I fail to see him as anything other than an example of “the king’s invisible clothes.” Henree.D Report As Abusive Nov 10, 2010 10:24pm EST Mark my words. Before long Conan will be competing with Jon Gosselin on some celebrity weight loss reality show schwamar Report As Abusive Nov 10, 2010 10:35pm EST Wow! Talk about not giving the guy time to settle in. His second night was very good compared to the first! smithduke Report As Abusive Nov 10, 2010 11:33pm EST In line with the first comment, not only was there one joke made about NBC, it was actually made by Conan’s guest, Tom Hanks. Conan hasn’t reinvented himself for this new show – he’s still doing what he’s always done, and he’s funny. It’s no surprise he lost viewers on the second night, many who tuned in on the first night were simply curious to see what he would do on his new show. The fact that this article casts a negative light on the show, as if 2.8 million viewers were a small number, and says that critics were “tiring” of the jokes clearly shows bias. Shame Reuters. jh756 Report As Abusive Nov 10, 2010 11:41pm EST You know, I’m also a film and TV producer/direct of many years and I find Conan’s taste of comedy to be funny. Leno on the other hand, is dull with only a few high points in a week. giete Report As Abusive Nov 10, 2010 11:44pm EST Henree D said it perfectly. The guy’s not funny but he is a dull, self-absorbed blowhard. IndependentInMA Report As Abusive Nov 11, 2010 12:03am EST Ah, Leno is not funny either. And while we’re at it that miserably nasty old guy, what’s his name, oh yea, Letterman, is also not funny. But I might watch Leno’s show and I might watch Letterman’s but I’d never watch Conan. IndependentInMA Report As Abusive See All Comments (15) Add a Comment *We welcome comments that advance the story directly or with relevant tangential information. We try to block comments that use offensive language or appear to be spam and review comments frequently to ensure they meet our standards. If you see a comment that you believe is irrelevant or inappropriate, you can flag it to our editors by using the report abuse links. 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