Paul Krekorian Issues Statement about 'Tonight Show' Leaving L.A.

Councilmember Paul Krekorian released the following statement after NBC announced that The Tonight Show will move from its base in Burbank to New York in 2014.

Krekorian is chair of the Budget and Finance Committee in the Los Angeles City Council and, in 2009, authored the state’s first successful film and television incentive package.

Krekorian has tried to build incentives to keep film production in Los Angeles through the state legislature and the city council.

He said: 

“Obviously, it is a great disappointment that The Tonight Show will move back to New York after four decades in Burbank to accommodate its new host. At the same time, it’s important to emphasize that NBC made this decision due to the specific circumstances of this show and its host. NBC has personally assured me of the network’s continuing commitment to increase production in Southern California, and I will continue working closely with NBC to make certain their promise becomes a reality. The Tonight Show’s move east will not dampen our resolve to fight for jobs in Los Angeles and beyond.”

 See the comedic send-up of Leno and Jimmy Fallon in the video above.

Councilmember Paul Krekorian represents the 2^nd Council District. His website iscd2.lacity.org and you can get more information on facebook.com/paulkrekorian ortwitter.com/paulkrekorian or twitter.com/cd2news.