Tonight Show with Jay Leno on NBC

[1992, TV Show]

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The venerable show that became one of TV's sturdiest (and most profitable) institutions, and a window into American culture. Like `Today,' `Tonight' was the brainchild of NBC exec Sylvester `Pat' Weaver. Originally telecast live from New York, it went to tape in the late '50s (which enabled censors to snip Jack Paar's `w.c.' joke, prompting him to walk off the show) and to L.A in 1972, so his successor, Johnny Carson---who hosted the show for 30 years---could have access to more celebrities.

Leno Rounds Up Summer's Hottest Products | Today's Top Videos | 7/24/2008 New
Summer is officially serving up some smokin' hot days, and Leno has the perfect products to go along with our sunny season. First we've got the DirectTV tanning dish for those of us who want to maximize our free time. Then Leno demonstrates a new use for all those salmonella ridden tomatoes lying around in the garden. And our personal favorite: the Wii Weed Whacker (ah, if only that one really did exist). read more
Jeers: Jay Shows No Love for Justin | Cheers & Jeers | 6/11/2008
Jeers to Jay Leno for botching an interview with Justin Timberlake. The Tonight Show unfunnyman spent the bulk of the first segment with the Love Guru costar discussing... golf? Even worse, Leno told a very long, very old golf joke, while Timberlake sat quietly. The monologue's over, Jay — time to let the guest talk. Then Leno opened the second segment by noting he'd met Timberlake's girlfriend Jessica Biel when she was a teenager during one of his "Jay Walking" bits... then didn't show the video! I know Leno's short-timing it at NBC, but is he even trying anymore?• Share your own raves and rants about other shows on the Reader Cheers & Jeers discussion board.• We may feature your Cheer or Jeer on TVGuide.com or in TV Guide magazine! read more
Report: Jay Leno to Get Own CNN Show | Today's News: Our Take | 6/2/2008
First it was Katie Couric, then Ryan Seacrest, and now...Jay Leno?The "Who'll Replace Larry King" sweepstakes rolls on.The Chicago Sun-Times is reporting CNN is toying with the idea of giving the Tonight Show host a late-night talkfest when his NBC contract expires next year. Leno would then slide into King's 9 pm/ET timeslot when the Suspendered One eventually retires.To be clear, King has not announced his retirement. He recently re-upped with CNN through 2010.In a major late-night shuffle, Leno is handing the Tonight reigns over to Conan O'Brien sometime in 2009, with comic Jimmy Fallon assuming the 12:30 am/ET post. NBC has indicated it wants to hold onto Leno, but no plan has been announced. Fox and ABC have also expressed interest in bringing Leno on board. — J.R. Whalen Related:• Larry King and CNN Agree to Contract Extension• Ryan Seacrest to Replace Larry King on CNN? read more
NBC Introduces Jimmy Fallon as Late Night Host | Today's News: Our Take | 5/12/2008
Confirming the worst-kept secret in television, NBC today officially introduced comedian Jimmy Fallon as the network's newest late-night host.The SNL alum will start as host of Late Night (Weeknights, 12:30 am/ET) when Conan O'Brien takes over the Tonight Show for Jay Leno in 2009.Ironically, O'Brien's show was the first talk show Fallon appeared on after joining SNL in 1998.Fallon, 33, told a news conference he has been destined to host a late-night talkfest since he was a kid. "In my kindergarten yearbook, they wrote 'Most Likely To Take Over For David Letterman,'" he said.Exactly when Fallon will make his debut next year is still up in the air, and appears to be hinged on where Jay Leno lands after the Tonight Show. "Everyone wants Jay Leno to stay part of the NBC family," said SNL boss Lorne Michaels, who will also executive produce Fallon's show. "And that's a big part of what's going on now."Fallon joked once he starts, he's in it for the long haul. "NBC gave me the same... read more
It's Official: Jimmy Fallon Gets Late Night Nod from NBC | Today's News: Our Take | 4/24/2008
As expected, comedian Jimmy Fallon will host Late Night (12:30 am/ET, NBC) when Conan O'Brien moves to the Tonight Show in 2009.Fox News.com reports NBC won't make the official announcement until next month, but word leaked out today about the Saturday Night Live alum.Fallon's late-night coronation is part of what could be a late-night TV sea change in 2009. Rumors are swirling that current Tonight Show host Jay Leno has been courted by other networks about launching a new nighttime talker after he steps down next year. — J.R. Whalen read more

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Premiered: May 25, 1992, on NBC

Rating: TV-14

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Premise: The venerable show that became one of TV's sturdiest (and most profitable) institutions, and a window into American culture. Like `Today,' `Tonight' was the brainchild of NBC exec Sylvester `Pat' Weaver. Originally telecast live from New York, it went to tape in the late '50s (which enabled censors to snip Jack Paar's `w.c.' joke, prompting him to walk off the show) and to L.A in 1972, so his successor, Johnny Carson---who hosted the show for 30 years---could have access to more celebrities.

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