US TV
Jimmy Fallon / Rex Features
The SNL comedian will take the reins of the NBC talkshow at some point in 2009, when O'Brien replaces Jay Leno on The Tonight Show.
"Jimmy is more than just a likeable guy and a great comedian, he is genuinely interested in what people have to say," said Ben Silverman, chairman of NBC Entertainment.
Fallon, who has long been rumoured for the role, told Variety he would not be making huge changes to the format. "We're not going to reinvent the wheel here," he said. "We're going to take a lot of time to think about what we're going to do."
Tube Talk
'Nighty Night': Tube Talk GoldWe remember the BBC's dark comedy Nighty Night in this week's Tube Talk Gold.
2012-13 Season
Donald Sutherland for 'Living Loaded'Donald Sutherland to co-star in Fox's new comedy pilot Living Loaded.
US TV Interviews
'The Bachelor's Emily O'Brien - interviewPhD student failed to get a rose at this week's Rose Ceremony in Belize.
US TV Ratings
'Private Practice' up to 7.1m on ABCThe Grey's Anatomy spinoff is the only show to post a week-on-week rise.
