The Jay Leno Show

48
Metascore
2009-2010
1 season
NBC
Comedy, Talk & Interview
TV-14

The former "Tonight Show" host moves from late night to prime time in this talk show.

48
Metascore
2009-2010
1 season
NBC
Comedy, Talk & Interview
TV-14

The former "Tonight Show" host moves from late night to prime time in this talk show.

Jay Leno Returns to The Tonight Show for the First Time Since His Second Retirement

Jay Leno just can't quit The Tonight Show. The late-night alum will sit down with current Tonight Show host Jimmy Fallon as a guest on Friday, Nov. 7, presumably to talk about his acceptance of the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor last month. The ceremony will air Nov. 23 on PBS.

Mon, Nov 3, 2014

Jay Leno Returns to The Tonight Show for the First Time Since His Second Retirement

Report: Jimmy Fallon to Replace Jay Leno, Tonight Show to Move to New York

The Tonight Show is expected to return to New York with Jimmy Fallon at the helm, The New York Times reports. Although a deal isn't done, NBC has apparently struck a deal with Fallon to replace Jay Leno as host of the iconic late-night program, most likely taking over in the fall of 2014. Tonight hasn't taken place in the Big Apple since it debuted with Steve Allen in 1954. Host Johnny Carson eventually moved it to Burbank, Calif., in 1972.

Wed, Mar 20, 2013

Report: Jimmy Fallon to Replace Jay Leno, Tonight Show to Move to New York

Kelsey Grammer: I Didn't Get an Emmy Nomination Because I'm Republican

Did Boss star Kelsey Grammer get snubbed by the Emmys this year because he's a Republican?"I think it's possible... I mean, I'm a declared, out-of-the-closet Republican in Hollywood," Grammer said Wednesday night on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. "Do I believe it's possible that some young person, young voting actor — or even older voting member for the Emmys — would sit there and go, 'Yeah, that's a great performance, but I just hate everything he stands for'? I don't believe that's possible," he said, with a hint of sarcasm.Boss creator "heartbroken" over low ratings: "I hope we get to tell the entire story"

Thu, Aug 16, 2012

Kelsey Grammer: I Didn't Get an Emmy Nomination Because I'm Republican

Ray Romano: I’ll Be Surprised If Network Comedies Work at 10 O'Clock

NBC and ABC have yet to launch their new 10 p.m. comedy blocks, but they already have a critic from the comedy world: Ray Romano. During Thursday's Television Critics Association panel for his TNT drama Men of a Certain Age, Romano expressed doubt about whether half-hour comedies can work so late in the evening. NBC adds third Thursday night comedy hour; unveils midseason prime-time schedule "I think they got their work cut out...

Thu, Jan 6, 2011

Ray Romano: I’ll Be Surprised If Network Comedies Work at 10 O'Clock

Conan O'Brien to Break Silence on 60 Minutes

Conan O'Brien will give his first post-Tonight Show interview on Sunday to 60 Minutes, TVGuide.com has confirmed. As part of his $45 million exit deal with NBC, O'Brien was banned from giving any broadcast or print interviews until...

Tue, Apr 27, 2010

Conan O'Brien to Break Silence on 60 Minutes

Tonight Show Taps American Idol's Rickey Minor as Music Director

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno has tapped American Idol's Rickey Minor to serve as music director. Idol's music director will replace Kevin Eubanks, who announced his forthcoming departure on Monday's show. Minor will make his on-air debut on...

Wed, Apr 14, 2010

Tonight Show Taps American Idol's Rickey Minor as Music Director

Conan O'Brien Going to TBS

Conan O'Brien is going to TBS."In three months I've gone from network television to Twitter to performing live in theaters, and now I'm headed to basic cable," O'Brien said in a statement. "My plan is working perfectly."A formal announcement is expected at 1 p.m. ET.Check out photos of Conan through the yearsThe currently untitled one-hour show, which will be produced in Los Angeles, will debut in November at 11/10c after the World Series, and will ...

Mon, Apr 12, 2010

Jay Leno: Conan and I "Got Screwed" By NBC

Jay Leno thinks he and Conan O'Brien were "treated terribly" by NBC. When Joy Behar made a guest appearance Tuesday night on The Tonight Show, she brought...

Wed, Mar 31, 2010

Jay Leno: Conan and I "Got Screwed" By NBC

Andy Richter Still Has Hard Feelings Toward NBC and Jay Leno

Andy Richter doesn't buy that Jay Leno had to go along with NBC in the shuffle that cut short Conan O'Brien's reign as Tonight Show host, sarcastically saying, "multimillionaires are always being forced to do things."

Tue, Mar 9, 2010

Andy Richter Still Has Hard Feelings Toward NBC and Jay Leno

Jay Leno's New Tonight Show: Same as the Old Tonight Show

Jay Leno returned Monday night to The Tonight Show with only the slightest of nods to the late-night shakeup that ended his primetime run and led to the departure of his successor — and now predecessor — Conan O'Brien. Leno books Adam Lambert and others for Tonight Show return "It's good to be home," Leno said of the show business institution he hosted for 17 years. "I'm Jay Leno, your host — at least for a little while." With that, Leno went into his familiar monologue about the day's news. But this one was...

Tue, Mar 2, 2010

Jay Leno's New Tonight Show: Same as the Old Tonight Show

NBC Debuts New Tonight Show with Jay Leno Promos

He's showed his softer side on The Oprah Winfrey Show and appeared alongside longtime rival David Letterman in the most buzzed-about commercial during Super Bowl XLIV. Step 3 in Jay Leno's return to late night: new promos. With Leno scheduled to resume Tonight Show hosting duties March 1, NBC has unveiled...

Fri, Feb 19, 2010

NBC Debuts New Tonight Show with Jay Leno Promos

Is Kevin Eubanks Leaving The Tonight Show?

Soon after Jay Leno reclaims his longtime 11:35 p.m. timeslot, he may lose bandleader Kevin Eubanks. Eubanks has asked to leave the show and is working out the terms of his departure, The New York Times reports. Eubanks is set to...

Wed, Feb 17, 2010

Is Kevin Eubanks Leaving The Tonight Show?

TVGuide.com Poll: 69 Percent Won't Continue to Watch Leno at 11:35

Could Jay Leno be in for a rough return to The Tonight Show? An overwhelming 69 percent of voters in a TVGuide.com poll said they used to watch Jay Leno, but will not watch anymore after what happened to Conan O'Brien. Leno ends prime-time show — will you watch him at 11:35? Only 15 percent of votes cast were from people who said ...

Wed, Feb 10, 2010

TVGuide.com Poll: 69 Percent Won't Continue to Watch Leno at 11:35

Leno Ends Prime-Time Show; Will You Watch Him at 11:35?

NBC's brief, disastrous experiment with bringing Jay Leno to prime time ends tonight at 10/9c ...

Tue, Feb 9, 2010

Leno Ends Prime-Time Show; Will You Watch Him at 11:35?

Kimmel: Leno's the Sucker-Puncher, Not Me

Jimmy Kimmel says there's no way he "sucker punched" Jay Leno, despite what Leno told Oprah Winfrey. Leno on Oprah: "I was devastated" to lose The Tonight Show In an interview with Winfrey on Thursday, Leno said he felt "sucker-punched" when Kimmel appeared during ...

Fri, Jan 29, 2010

Kimmel: Leno's the Sucker-Puncher, Not Me

Ratings: Idol Slips, But Wins; NCIS: Los Angeles Bounces Back

Another Tuesday, another win for American Idol and Fox — but the viewer gap between Idol and NCIS is closing.Down 12 percent from last Tuesday's episode, Idol's Los Angeles auditions still pulled in 24.2 million viewers, easily making it the night's most watched show, both in total viewers and in the adults 18-to-49 demographic. NCIS, while down slightly from its last original episode, was watched by 20.2 million viewers, the closest it has ever come to Idol's numbers on a given night.NCIS: Los Angeles jumped 27 percent from its most recent new episode and drew 17.2 million viewers. A repeat of The Good Wife (10.3 million viewers) rounded out CBS' night and was good enough to help the network edge out NBC for second place...

Wed, Jan 27, 2010

Ratings: Idol Slips, But Wins; NCIS: Los Angeles Bounces Back

The Jay Leno Show's Extinction Comes Early

The Jay Leno Show will end sooner than expected. Conan O'Brien gets Justice on NBC According to NBC's most recent prime-time schedule, the show's last airing will be on ...

Wed, Jan 27, 2010

The Jay Leno Show's Extinction Comes Early

Ratings: Castle Hits Series High, House Wins the Night

Castle is becoming one of ABC's new kings: The Nathan Fillion-led procedural continued its climb in the ratings Monday to mark a new high for the series. Following a new episode of...

Tue, Jan 26, 2010

Ratings: Castle Hits Series High, House Wins the Night

NBC Dumps Conan for $45 Million Payoff; Reinstates Jay as Tonight Show Host

Conan O'Brien will receive $45 million for himself and his staff in an exit deal clearing the way for Jay Leno to return as host of The Tonight Show, NBC announced Thursday.About one-fourth of the money ($11 million to $12 million) will be divided among O'Brien's 200-plus staffers as severance, under terms of the deal announced on NBC's Today. O'Brien's last show will be Friday, and Leno will return to Tonight, the show he hosted for 17 years, on March 1.Leno: Don't Blame Conan (Or Me)O'Brien will be allowed to appear on another network as early as September, but likely without such old friends as Masturbating Bear. ...

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

NBC Dumps Conan for $45 Million Payoff; Reinstates Jay as Tonight Show Host

Leno Brings Letterman's Wife Into Late-Night Feud

A day after David Letterman said longtime rival Jay Leno "always turns up at the scene of the crime" in late-night disputes, Leno brought Letterman's wife into the feud. "Letterman has been hammering me every night. ... You know the best way to get Letterman to ignore you...

Thu, Jan 21, 2010

Leno Brings Letterman's Wife Into Late-Night Feud

O'Brien: "Three Days Away from the Biggest Drinking Binge in History"

All but saying he'll soon be off the network, Conan O'Brien continued his comic barrage against NBC in his monologue Tuesday, but backed off from zinging...

Wed, Jan 20, 2010

O'Brien: "Three Days Away from the Biggest Drinking Binge in History"

Jeff Zucker On Late Night Shuffle: "We've Made the Right Business Decision"

NBC Universal President and CEO Jeff Zucker said Monday the company has made the right business decision in bringing former Tonight Show host Jay Leno back to his former 11: 35 timeslot, even as the move paves the way out for longtime NBC late-night personality Conan O'Brien. "We think that Jay — who was the ratings champ in late night for almost 15 years — will go back to 11:35 and be ...

Tue, Jan 19, 2010

Jeff Zucker On Late Night Shuffle: "We've Made the Right Business Decision"

Leno: Don't Blame Conan (Or Me)

Jay Leno said Monday that Conan O'Brien was not to blame for NBC's late-night disaster, and that he himself had twice asked out of his contract and told NBC that moving him to 10 o'clock was a bad idea. O'Brien, for his part, kept up his barbs at NBC but not Leno. After a week in which his late-night rivals have teamed up to accuse him of ousting O'Brien, Leno's remarks — plus his suggestion that NBC may...

Tue, Jan 19, 2010

Leno, Seriously: Don't Blame Conan

Jay Leno spoke out on his show Monday about the late-night shakeup, saying Conan O'Brien was not responsible for NBC's programming debacle and that he himself has asked twice to leave the network. His full comments:

Tue, Jan 19, 2010

O'Brien Gets Ratings Rise

Ratings for The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien rose through last week, and were 50 percent higher Friday than the show's season average, according to a preliminary Nielsen Co. estimate reported by The Associated Press.

Sun, Jan 17, 2010

Top Moments: Barney Sings, Pants Slouch and Late Night Implodes

This week, a lot happened on TV, but who had time to watch, what with all the shenanigans going on in late-night? Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Jay Leno all used their shows to issue informal press releases on the latest machinations of the Tonight Show shuffle — to brilliant comic effect. Welcome to Top Moments: 2010 NBC Panic Edition!

Sat, Jan 16, 2010

Top Moments: Barney Sings, Pants Slouch and Late Night Implodes

Funniest War Ever: Our 5 Favorite Late Night Videos

As NBC pushed to get Jay Leno out of primetime and back to his former 11:35 timeslot, the network's late-night hosts, as well as CBS and ABC's talent, addressed the story the best way they know how -- through jokes. From the tour of Conan O'Brien's soon-to-be former studio to Jimmy Kimmel's scathing impersonation of Leno, we've rounded up the best of the week in late night...

Sat, Jan 16, 2010

Conan vs. Leno: 13 Celebrity Quotes

Fans aren't the only ones taking a side in the late-night wars. Celebrities from Rosie O'Donnell to Jerry Seinfeld are sharing their two cents on the matter as well. Check out the top 13 quotes in the Conan O'Brien vs. Jay Leno dispute. ...

Sat, Jan 16, 2010

NBC Exec Calls Conan "Chicken-Hearted" and an "Astounding Failure"

Top NBC executive Dick Ebersol blamed the network's late-night troubles on Conan O'Brien and called The Tonight Show host an "astounding failure," according to The New York Times. Ebersol, the chairman of NBC Sports and one of the key executives involved in creating Saturday Night Live, accused O'Brien of...

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

NBC Exec Calls Conan "Chicken-Hearted" and an "Astounding Failure"

Leno to Conan: "You're Welcome"; Monologue War Continues

Jay Leno had an unexpected message for Conan O'Brien, "You're welcome," as the verbal salvos among the nighttime talk-show hosts kept flying. "With the all the controversy going on here at NBC...

Fri, Jan 15, 2010

Leno to Conan: "You're Welcome"; Monologue War Continues

Leno Says O'Brien Is Understandably Upset, Responds to Kimmel's Parody

Jay Leno acknowledged that Conan O'Brien was understandably upset in his Wednesday night monologue, alluding to The Tonight Show host's refusal to move to 12:05. "Nobody knows what is going on. Conan O'Brien, understandable, is very upset. He had a statement in the paper yesterday," Leno noted, then joked...

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Leno Says O'Brien Is Understandably Upset, Responds to Kimmel's Parody

O'Brien Cites TVGuide.com Poll in Monologue, Zings Leno

You voted, and Conan O'Brien listened: The Tonight Show host's monologue Wednesday noted a TVGuide.com poll showing a huge majority want him to...

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

O'Brien Cites TVGuide.com Poll in Monologue, Zings Leno

Letterman on Conan's Possible Departure: "Where'd He Get an Idea Like That?"

When you're No. 1, you usually ignore the competition. Not David Letterman. The host of CBS' late-night show used his Wednesday monologue to talk not only about NBC's Conan O'Brien -- and Jay Leno — but also ABC's Jimmy Kimmel. Taking a page from the playbook of mentor Johnny Carson, he got into it by using...

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

Letterman on Conan's Possible Departure: "Where'd He Get an Idea Like That?"

Jimmy Kimmel to Guest on Jay Leno Show

Will it be dueling Lenos?      Jimmy Kimmel, who did a killer impersonation of Jay Leno on his Tuesday night show, will join the NBC prime-time host Thursday for the segment "Ten @ Ten."...

Thu, Jan 14, 2010

TVGuide.com Poll: 83 Percent Want Conan at 11:35

It's been an ugly week in the land of late night, but when it comes to deciding whether Conan O'Brien or Jay Leno should have the coveted 11:35 timeslot, an overwhelming 83 percent of TVGuide.com voters say ...

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

TVGuide.com Poll: 83 Percent Want Conan at 11:35

Jimmy Kimmel Does Scathing Imitation of Jay Leno on ABC Show

In a vicious sendup, Jimmy Kimmel impersonated Jay Leno — complete with gray wig, fake lantern chin and a slight lisp — as he did his monologue, and he stayed in character throughout the program.VIDEO: Watch Kimmel's entrance and monologue as Leno now "Hello, hello, my name is Jay Leno ... and I'm taking over all the shows in late night," began the host of ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! in his new persona. "It's great to be here on ABC," he said, exaggeratedly playing off his bandleader (Cleto Escobedo III) like Leno. "You know what ABC stands for? ...

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

Jimmy Kimmel Does Scathing Imitation of Jay Leno on ABC Show

Leno Doesn't Address Conan's Statement in Monologue

Jay Leno apparently decided against addressing Conan O'Brien's refusal to move The Tonight Show back a half-hour and follow Leno's return to 11:35 p.m. Unlike on Monday, he...

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

Leno Doesn't Address Conan's Statement in Monologue

Letterman's Monologue: "I Knocked Off Another Competitor"

David Letterman fired a few shots across the bow over NBC's late-night upheaval, even harkening back to when he was famously passed over as Johnny Carson's successor on The Tonight Show. "Things are getting interesting in late-night television," the host of CBS' Late Show with David Letterman said in his opening monologue. "Chaos and craziness and mayhem — a couple of minutes ago...

Wed, Jan 13, 2010

Letterman's Monologue: "I Knocked Off Another Competitor"

O'Brien, Leno Keep Up Their Monologue Jabs at NBC

Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien came out swinging again at NBC in their monologues Monday night, each sounding like seriously disgruntled employees. Even before The Tonight Show began, O'Brien joked in a promo: "It's an amazing show, airing who knows when?" He got a long, rousing round of applause when he walked out to start the show and tried to quell the crowd by wisecracking:

Tue, Jan 12, 2010

O'Brien, Leno Keep Up Their Monologue Jabs at NBC

Fox Network President: "I Love Conan"

Fox executives have not talked to Conan O'Brien about moving to their network, but Fox employees have been in touch with the Tonight Show host's associates, network entertainment president Kevin Reilly said Monday. "I love Conan personally and professionally," Reilly said. "But...

Mon, Jan 11, 2010

Jerry Seinfeld: Jay Leno Show Was "The Right Idea at the Wrong Time"

"I can't believe you held it in that long," Jerry Seinfeld said when a reporter finally interrupted a presentation of the comedian's new reality show The Marriage Ref for his take on NBC's late-night developments.Leno leaving 10 o'clock timeslot"I'm sure it was my fault," Seinfeld joked of The Jay Leno Show's declining ratings. "The tuxedo was way over the top," he added, referencing what he wore during his appearance on Leno's debut show.But seriously, folks, Seinfeld does have an opinion. "I was thinking about the AOL Time Warner deal," he began. "Everyone says what a terrible deal it was... but it was the right idea, just at the wrong time. That's the way I feel about this...

Mon, Jan 11, 2010

Jerry Seinfeld: Jay Leno Show Was "The Right Idea at the Wrong Time"

What Will Replace Jay Leno at 10?

With NBC officially confirming that The Jay Leno Show will no longer air at 10 o'clock as of Feb. 12, what are its plans to fill the vacant slot?Leno leaving 10 o'clock timeslot; late-night changes proposed for Conan and Jimmy"I will wait until the very last second making changes to the schedule," NBC chairman Jeff Gaspin said.Among the more promising options, however, is an earlier-than-planned premiere of Friday Night Lights on the Peacock. Gaspin said episodes that have aired on DirecTV will be available for broadcast on NBC as early as March 1...

Sun, Jan 10, 2010

Fox Says Conan O'Brien "Would Be a Great Fit"

With no official word on the future of NBC's late-night lineup, current Tonight Show host Conan O'Brien came out swinging Friday, both on the air and off, amid reports he may be bumped back to 12:05/11:05c. After remaining mum Thursday night, O'Brien...

Sat, Jan 9, 2010

Fox Says Conan O'Brien "Would Be a Great Fit"

NBC Reportedly Moving Leno Back to 11:35 with O'Brien Following Him

NBC plans to move Jay Leno back to 11:35/10:35c and current Tonight host Conan O'Brien to 12:05/11:05c, The New York Times reports. NBC higher-ups held discussions with...

Fri, Jan 8, 2010

NBC Reportedly Moving Leno Back to 11:35 with O'Brien Following Him

Ratings: The Good Wife Goes Out with a Bang

The Good Wife headed into its winter hiatus on the strength of its largest audience to date, helping CBS land yet another Tuesday night ratings win.The freshman legal drama pulled in 14.1 million viewers, handily defeating The Jay Leno Show (5.2 million viewers) and a repeat of The Forgotten (3.3 million viewers), capping off a characteristically strong Tuesday showing for CBS. New holiday episodes of NCIS and NCIS: Los Angeles were watched by 20.5 million viewers and 17.4 million viewers, respectively.Putting up the best fight was NBC's The Sing-Off, which averaged...

Wed, Dec 16, 2009

Ratings: The Good Wife Goes Out with a Bang

Adam Lambert Performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Scrapped

More than a week after Adam Lambert's daring, S&M-themed performance at the American Music Awards on ABC, Lambert's upcoming performance on the network's Jimmy Kimmel Live! has been...

Thu, Dec 3, 2009

Adam Lambert Performance on Jimmy Kimmel Live! Scrapped

NBC Holding Annual Green Week

NBC is holding its annual "Green Week" Nov. 15-22. Al Gore will make his second appearance in a green-centric story line on 30 Rock, where Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) must ask the T.G.S. staff to reduce its carbon footprint. Kenneth the page is put in charge of making sure the staff sticks to their goal. Watch full episodes of 30 Rock in our Online Video Guide "These green episodes are a fun and entertaining way to raise environmental awareness," network executive Beth Colleton said. "We are also very committed to green production practices at NBC Universal." She said they've published green production guides for TV and film hoping they will encourage a more eco-friendly industry. NBC released this list of other "green" highlights:

Fri, Nov 13, 2009

NBC Gets Ready for a Sing-Off; Announces Holiday Specials

NBC will premiere its new singing competition special The Sing-Off on Monday, Dec. 14. The four-night show will feature a cappella groups from across the country competing for a recording contract with...

Wed, Nov 11, 2009

NBC Gets Ready for a Sing-Off; Announces Holiday Specials

Leno Says He'd Return to 11:35 If Asked

Jay Leno likened himself to a boxer who can take body blows and go the distance in an interview with Broadcasting & Cable, counterpunching criticisms about his ratings and his stranglehold on NBC's 10 o'clock slot on weeknights. He also said he would return to 11:35 p.m. — if asked.

Mon, Nov 2, 2009

Female Writer Recalls Hostile Workplace at Late Night; Calls for More Diversity

One of the few women to write for Late Night with David Letterman recalls a hostile, sexually charged workplace when she worked for the show in the late '80s. In a first-person piece for Vanity Fair

Tue, Oct 27, 2009

Female Writer Recalls Hostile Workplace at Late Night; Calls for More Diversity