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Talk-Show, ComedyStarring :
Jay Leno, Edd Hall, Kevin Eubanks, Brandon Molale, Julie Scardina
Official: Jimmy Fallon Will Replace Jay Leno on 'Tonight Show', Jimmy Kimmel Tweets Congratulation
April 04, 2013 09:04:18It's official; Jimmy Fallon will take over the reins of "The Tonight Show". Following weeks of speculation about the transition, NBC finally announced on Wednesday, April 3 that Fallon would replace Jay Leno at 11:35 P.M. beginning spring 2014.
"We are purposefully making this change when Jay is #1, just as Jay replaced Johnny Carson when he was #1," said Steve Burke, Chief Executive Officer of NBCUniversal. "Jimmy Fallon is a unique talent and this is his time. I'm thrilled he will become the sixth host of 'The Tonight Show' at exactly the right moment, in conjunction with our coverage of next year's Winter Olympic Games from Sochi, Russia."
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Jimmy Fallon Close to Replace Jay Leno on 'Tonight Show' With New NBC Deal
April 03, 2013 03:04:25Speculation about the possible transition on "The Tonight Show" continues with latest report saying that Jimmy Fallon has extended his deal with NBC. According to various sites, the new contract includes a point that says he will replace Jay Leno as the host of "The Tonight Show" some time in the future.
However, it remains unclear when the switch will take place. Words were, some NBC executives wanted to launch Fallon-hosted "Tonight Show" in February 2014 to take advantage of the promotional platform of the 2014 Winter Olympics, but some others including "Late Night" executive producer Lorne Michaels didn't want to rush the transition.
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Jay Leno Takes Another Jab at NBC
March 21, 2013 04:03:24Jay Leno took a shot at NBC's low ratings again. After calling the executives "snakes" a couple days before, the host of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" called the network "extinct" during his opening monologue on the show that aired on Wednesday, March 20.
"According to several reports, scientists say they are getting closer and closer to being able to do 'Jurassic Park'-style cloning of extinct species," Leno told his audience. "Imagine that. Things that were once thought to be extinct could be brought back from the dead. So there's hope for NBC. It could turn around."
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'Tonight Show' May Move to New York With Jimmy Fallon, NBCU Debates Transition Timing
March 21, 2013 09:03:23Speculation about Jimmy Fallon taking over "Tonight Show" is growing wilder with latest report saying that the NBC late-night show will move from Burbank, Calif. back to New York. The show started in 1954 in New York with Steve Allen as host.
While NBC remains mum on the rumored transition, it confirms that it is indeed building a new studio for Fallon in New York, where he hosts his "Late Night" show. The "Saturday Night Live" alum currently occupies the studio in 30 Rock where Johnny Carson once hosted "Tonight Show" before it moved to Los Angeles in 1972.
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NBC Reportedly Preparing for Jay Leno's Exit
March 04, 2013 03:03:30Jay Leno might end his stint as "The Tonight Show" host in 2014. Reports spread like wild fire that NBC will announce in May that the 2013-2014 television season will be the last for the veteran host as the network is said to be eyeing younger comedian Jimmy Fallon to take over the spot currently vacated by Leno, planning a soft launch in the summer of 2014 before a formal kick-off in the fall.
According to the sources, with ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" attracting more and more younger audiences at the coveted 11:35 P.M. time slot, "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" is looking to be an apt replacement when Leno finally ends his late-night hosting stint.
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Video: Dennis Rodman Gets Emotional Remembering Jerry Buss on 'Tonight Show'
February 19, 2013 03:02:03Dennis Rodman got emotional when visiting "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" on Monday, February 18. In the wake of Dr. Jerry Buss' death, host Jay Leno asked Rodman about the Lakers owner and the retired professional basketball player couldn't hide his sadness.
"He's just like my dad," Rodman began remembering the late Buss and talking about Buss' role in his life. "And he just -- damn, man, it's like wow," he got choked up and couldn't continue to speak.
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Video: Jay Leno Recreates Go Daddy Ad With the Nerdy Guy
February 08, 2013 02:02:03Perhaps Jay Leno thought he could have the same luck as the male actor in the Go Daddy Super Bowl ad. Thus, when Bar Refaeli stopped by his show on Wednesday night, February 6, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" host asked the model if they could recreate the kissing scene in the commercial.
"Sure," the Israel-born beauty responded to his offer. "Pucker up!" she said, and Leno closed his eyes. However, Refaeli then brought in the nerd in the ad, played by Jesse Heiman, to replace her and kiss Leno.
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Jay Leno to Stay on NBC for Two More Years After Budget Cut
September 10, 2012 03:09:35Though he recently criticized NBC and its parent company Comcast's decision to reduce his late-night show's budget, Jay Leno has no intention to leave the network. In fact, the host of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" has extended his deal with the Peacock for two more years to May 2014.
To Wall Street Journal, NBC's entertainment chief Robert Greenblatt confirmed that Leno agreed to take a 50% pay cut as part of the reduced budget. The 62-year-old comedian now receives around $15 million per year, slashing the show's $100 million annual budget by about 20%.
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Video: Jay Leno Takes a Jab at NBC Over Reduced Budget on 'Tonight Show'
August 22, 2012 11:08:53Jay Leno made jokes about NBC and its parent company Comcast's decision to reduce his late-night show's budget on a Monday, August 20 episode of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". "Welcome to 'The Tonight Show', or as Comcast calls us 'The Expendables'," he opened his monologue.
He continued addressing the situation, "As you may have heard, our parent company has downsized 'The Tonight Show'. And we've consistently been No. 1 in the ratings. And if you know anything about our network, that kind of thing is frowned upon around here."
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Jay Leno to Take Pay Cut to Save 'Tonight Show' Staffers' Jobs
August 19, 2012 11:08:58Earlier, it was reported that "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" is laying off a couple dozens of staffers as part of a major budget restructuring. The late-night talk show's host Jay Leno has now shown a solidarity by taking a reduction in his paycheck.
Leno's salary is estimated between $25 million to $30 million and he's reportedly willing to go down to $20 million if it would save jobs. "Jay's foremost concern is for the wonderful people who work for 'The Tonight Show,'" Bruce Bobbins, a spokesman for Leno, said in a statement. "He did what was necessary to ensure their well-being." He did not say how much the salary would be reduced.
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Religious Group Criticizes Jay Leno for Bashing Catholic Teachings
January 25, 2012 01:01:19Jay Leno is under attack by Catholic League after joking about a bishop who recently confessed to fathering children. The host poked fun at the church's teachings during his monologue on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" airing on Monday, January 23, which was actually a rerun of a January 5 episode.
"There are those who will say, sure, Leno was tough on the bishop, but what do you expect from a late-night talk show host? After all, had there been no wrongdoing, there would have been no wise crack," the group's president Bill Donohue said before adding, "This view is seriously mistaken."
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Video: Jay Leno Blows Up David Letterman's Studio to Answer 'Call of Duty'
November 11, 2011 02:11:10Jay Leno has spoofed a live-action promo of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" video game while taking a jab at late-night show host rival, David Letterman. In the parodied commercial shown during his "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" monolog, Leno takes over the role of the Noob which is originally portrayed by Jonah Hill.
Joining forces with Sam Worthington who plays the Vet, Leno is engaged in an action-packed scene on a street which seemingly has been wrecked in a massive battle. After being amazed by the "Avatar" actor's ability to dodge a missile, the 61-year-old host shows off his own skill and finishes off the war by launching a rocket to Ed Sullivan Theater where "Late Show with David Letterman" is usually filmed.
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'Jay Leno' Video: Kristen Stewart Brags About Punching Chris Hemsworth
November 04, 2011 04:11:39Kristen Stewart has convinced Jay Leno and audience of his show that she definitely can hit a big guy. Visiting the "The Tonight Show With Jay Leno" to promote her movie "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I", the rumored girlfriend of Robert Pattinson told the host how she smacked her "Snow White and the Huntsman" co-star Chris Hemsworth.
"When they call action, it doesn't matter how times they say look, watch this, be careful with this, don't hit him in the face - Chris Hemsworth - which I did," she began sharing the story from the set of her forthcoming movie. "Thor? You hit Thor in the face?," Leno, who looked surprise, asked her if she really hit the hunky actor who plays the titular character in Marvel's film, "Thor".
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'Breaking Dawn' Cast to Appear on Jay Leno's and Ellen DeGeneres' Shows
October 26, 2011 03:10:38Just in time for the release of "The Twilight Saga's Breaking Dawn Part I", the cast members of the highly anticipated movie will grace the small screen via various talk shows. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" are some of them which will get a visit from the "Twilight Saga" stars.
Taylor Lautner and Kristen Stewart will promote the latest installment of Stephenie Meyer's novel-adapted film franchise on Jay Leno's late-night show on November 2 and 3 respectively, Gossip Cop has confirmed. There is still no word whether they will bring a new sneak peek from "Breaking Dawn Part I" to the show.
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Video: Jay Leno Delivers Tanked Casey Anthony Joke on His Late Night Show
July 07, 2011 10:07:35Jay Leno poked fun at Casey Anthony verdict on his "Tonight Show", but he failed to amuse his audience. The host's satirical joke, in which he tried to compare the Florida jury to President Obama's economic team, bombed when he delivered it during his monologue on Tuesday night, July 5.
"It was so hot today, people were as delirious and incoherent as a Florida jury," he said to begin the Casey joke, which was responded with a clap from the audience. He went on saying, "This [verdict] means President Obama's economic team is only the second most clueless group of people in America."
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Video: Jay Leno Tests Kim Kardashian's Engagement Ring on Fire
June 15, 2011 01:06:08Jay Leno had a little experiment with Kim Kardashian's engagement ring during her appearance on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno". The host tried to put an end to speculation that her 20.5 carat ring is fake, and he thought that the best way to prove it is to light it on fire.
Clad in a bright purple Zac Posen dress, Kim was a bit reluctant when Jay first proposed his idea. She even asked the 61-year-old stand-up comedian to sign a contract that he would pay the insurance if something happened to the jewelry, which is estimated at $2 million.
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Jail-Bound Lindsay Lohan Visits Jay Leno Show
April 26, 2011 04:04:46Lindsay Lohan will not stay mum for a long time regarding her latest court sentence. The troubled actress, who is fresh off of her court hearing on Friday, has given her first interview for "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" which will air on Tuesday, April 26.
Lohan has taped her appearance a day earlier. Wearing a satin black jumpsuit, she was spotted on the set on Monday, April 25, various reports say. She is reportedly a late addition to Tuesday's show, knocking Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth, who was a scheduled guest, to another date.
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Robert Pattinson to Appear on 'Jay Leno'
June 03, 2010 11:06:58The "Twilight" team has picked "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" to promote the third installment of the movie series, "The Twilight Saga's Eclipse". It has come to knowledge that Robert Pattinson is scheduled to have a talk with Jay Leno on June 15, two weeks away from the film's release in the U.S.
Leno has not confirmed the appearance but a source did to Gossip Cop. It is still unclear whether Pattinson would be solo or accompanied by his co-stars Kristen Stewart and Taylor Lautner. But these two have done their part in supporting the movie by attending a meet and greet in Sydney, Australia earlier this week.
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First Guests List of 'Tonight Show with Jay Leno' 2.0
February 23, 2010 10:02:05The first guests of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" have been announced and it looks like Jay Leno has enough fuel to win back his audience. The talk show which was previously Conan O'Brien's hosting vehicle before Leno wants the 11.35 slot back, is set to make a return on March 1 with Jamie Foxx on the couch.
Foxx will not be the only guest on the premiere since Olympic skier Lindsey Vonn will also be in attendance along with musical performer Brad Paisley. In the next few days within the first week, there would be the cast of "Jersey Shore", Sarah Palin and Avril Lavigne among others. In the second week, visits come from Simon Cowell who at the time of writing is slated to appear solo and Kristen Stewart who will be preceded by Joan Jett's performance the night before.
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Adam Lambert Doing 'Tonight Show' 2.0
February 19, 2010 11:02:18To help ease the pressure that Jay Leno may face on his comeback to "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" that cost Conan O'Brien his job, Adam Lambert is brought in as guest. Through his official site, the singer posted on "Upcoming Appearance" the announcement that he will be performing "Music Again" when the show returns to its old clock.
Adam is scheduled for the Tuesday, March 2 episode, meaning he would be the second guest on the revamped version of the late night talk show. Jamie Foxx had been revealed as the first guest. However, NBC has remained secretive in confirming who will be Leno's guests although the premiere date is approaching.
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