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That could mean a lot more money than if he just worked for TBS. The LAT's Joe Flint reports that a five-year deal for the late-night show was done in 72 hours. Turner Entertainment executives didn't pursue O'Brien earlier because they assumed he would sign with Fox.
Mark Lacter created the LA Biz Observed blog in 2006. He posted
until the day before his death on Nov. 13, 2013.