CBS and James Corden timeslot

This guy started a few months ago. Up until 2 weeks ago, he had a strong lead-in, Letterman. Dave's ratings were fairly strong the last month or so with a roster of A list hand picked guests by Letterman himself. Now what does James Corden have as a lead-in? Reruns of The Mentalist. CBS should have him in the 11:35 slot until Steven Colbert takes over mid September. It would give people a chance to preview him and it could be a three way race with all three networks having their own Jimmys. Anyone else agree?

What was the stunt? I haven't been following his show--saw a couple which seemed like kinda OK, less fun takes on Graham Norton's format mixed with less successful wannabe viral videos--but I know you were optimistic before it started.

You won't watch it because of that? That one prank?

I'd have fired whoever was responsible for that dress.

Don't be ridiculous. You'd never be invited.

I saw the clip with Katie Couric and I didn't find it offensive. I thought it was a well thought out April Fools prank. I still think it is a disservice on CBS's part to introduce a brand new late night host that no one knows with no lead in for 4 months.

Agreed about Conan. Cannot say the same of his EPs and writers, unfortunately. Some of them are truly the worst. Conan deserves better.