Boston NBC Affiliate Changes Course, Says It Will Air Jay Leno’s New Talk Show

First Published: April 13, 2009 6:25 PM EDT Credit:

BOSTON, Mass. -- Caption Jay LenoBoston’s NBC affiliate has decided to air Jay Leno’s new show, after all.

WHDH-TV owner Ed Ansin issued a brief statement Monday saying that “upon further consideration,” the station had decided to telecast Leno’s 10 p.m. talk show beginning in September.

WHDH had previously said it would run a local newscast in that time slot instead, prompting a threat from NBC to strip the station of its network affiliation.

Ansin said he enjoys Leno’s humor and hopes the show is a big success. Leno is a native of Andover, Mass.

NBC TV Network President John Eck said in a statement Monday the network was “very pleased” with WHDH’s decision, calling Leno “one of the most bankable stars in the business.”

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