Jay Leno

Leno show makes "radical" format change; looks more like old Tonight Show

source: TV Squad

If you were one of the dozens of people who were watching The Jay Leno show on Monday, you might have been wondering why the "Headlines" segment came right after Jay's monologue instead of right before the local news. Were you stumbling upon a rerun of the old Tonight Show that was airing by mi...

Published Wed, Nov 11

Charles Warner: What I Learned From Jay Leno's Prime Time Debut: Part II

source: Huffington Post

So, I left the News 4 newscast not with a smile from the silly kicker but with loathing for politicians - a nice lead into the "Tonight Show" with Conan O'Brien. His opening monologue was funnier than Jay Leno's earlier and he looked a lot more at ease than Jay did. No wonder, he didn't have to liv...

Published Fri, Sep 18

Kanye West On Leno: Apologizes To Taylor Swift (VIDEO)

source: Huffington Post

Leno was quick to reference the West incident with one of his first monologue jokes Monday, saying President Barack Obama had invited West and the 19-year-old Swift for a "root beer summit." A corporate partner of MTV jumped to take advantage of it. Comedy Central, like MTV owned by Viacom I...

Published Mon, Sep 14

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Monologue (05/29/09)

source: Paste Magazine

Jay found what in his office? www.nbc.com

Published Mon, Jun 1

Jay Leno: The Last Monologue

source: The TV Zone

 NY And, I'll post the nice interview with Conan later, or after the midnight embargo. welcome to the exciting season finale of the tonight show, ladies and gentlemen. 17 years … do you realize when i started this show, my hair was black and the president ...

Published Fri, May 29

NBC Affiliates Worried About The Jay Leno Show at 10, Will NBC Care?

source: TVbytheNumbers

 CA So the study was put forth, including one question asking viewers how 13 elements of The Tonight Show With Jay Leno figure in their decision to tune in. The parts include Leno’s monologue, celebrity guests and “Jaywalking.” Another one asks viewers if ...

Published Mon, Mar 23

Conan says he's 'thrilled' about Jay Leno's new show

source: Chicago Tribune

I've known about this for a while.  I've talked a lot about this with Jay.  I am thrilled," O'Brien told his studio audience during the taping of Tuesday's show. Letterman also made a little joke in his monologue about NBC's late-night moves, Verne Gay writes. UPDATE: Leno talked about the new...

Published Tue, Dec 9

Opinion: Supersizing Jay Leno: A good or bad idea?

source: Chicago Tribune

Leno will sign off as host of The Tonight Show on May 29, 2009. His new show will showcase many of the features that have made Leno America's late-night leader for more than a dozen years. Signature elements will include his opening monologue and well-known comedy segments "Headlines," "Ja...

Published Mon, Dec 8