Late this afternoon, news spread around New York City at a pace typically associated with breaking political events or championship wins. One of the biggest changes in late-night television history has begun with the announcement at NBC Studios that Kelly Ripa will be the future host of The Tonight Show. The entertainment world was quickly rocked by the revelation, which was given during a well planned press conference. The decision, according to NBC management, was both audacious and unavoidable. After spending decades in front of live cameras, the decision was attributed to Ripa’s reputation for wit, emotional intelligence, and easy...
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