The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is an American late-night talk show hosted by Jay Leno that aired on NBC from May 25, 1992, to May 29, 2009, and resumed production on March 1, 2010 until its ending on February 6, 2014.
The show featured a mix of celebrity interviews, musical performances, stand-up comedy, and sketches. Leno's affable and humorous personality made him a popular host, and the show became a staple of late-night television.
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno was known for its recurring segments such as "Headlines," where Leno would poke fun at newspaper headlines, and "Jaywalking," where he would interview people on the street and ask them simple questions.
Throughout its run, the show received numerous awards and nominations, including several Emmy Awards for Outstanding Variety, Music, or Comedy Series. Leno's tenure as host of The Tonight Show solidified his status as one of the most iconic figures in late-night television.
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