This is something we discussed several times in the Oval Office, how to manage this transition between Leno and Conan. And I think he’s up to the task. But I just want him to know that there is not going to be any bailout coming out from Washington if he screws it up.
— President Barack Obama, in an interview with NBC News, referring to Conan O’Brien’s succession this week of the former “Tonight Show” host Jay Leno
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