NBC has settled on two new stars for “The Tonight Show”: Jimmy Fallon and New York City.

The network has made a commitment to Mr. Fallon, the current host of its “Late Night” program, for him to succeed Jay Leno as the next host of “Tonight”. As part of the agreement, the show would move from Burbank, CA to New York.

It is expected to take place by Fall 2014.

NBC has been desperate to avoid a repeat of the circuslike atmosphere that accompanied previous transitions on “Tonight". Three years ago, NBC’s effort to replace Mr. Leno with
Conan O’Brien ended after only 7 months and the network endured weeks of negative
news coverage.