Despite conflicting reports about the negotiations occurring between Fox and Conan O’Brien, TMZ reports that Fox executives have been "applying pressure" on affiliates to put a Conan show on between 11 p.m. and midnight. 

Some Fox affiliates are saying that a deal is "imminent," but reports from Conan’s representation and Fox network executives say the two sides are just "seriously talking." 

Fox affiliates have been somewhat resistant to a Conan show being dropped on their late-night schedules, as syndicated content like "The Office" draws more cash for the station than a network-provided late-night talker.