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Why NBC may tap Fallon to succeed Leno

Mar 21, 2013
Jay Leno is king of late-night TV ratings, but Jimmy Fallon could represent the future of the TV franchise. He has strong ratings plus a big You Tube and Twitter following that advertisers care ever more about.
Jimmy Fallon and Jay Leno pose together in the press room at the 2013 Golden Globe Awards. Fallon is said to have been chosen to take over as 'The Tonight Show' host when Leno steps down.
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Justin Bieber: economic savant?

Oct 15, 2010
This final note today. Our special correspondent David Brancaccio took the high road yesterday. He declined to subject you to Justin Beiber....