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Known for his work ethic and his "nice" demeanor, Leno started his career as a stand-up comic performing in nightclubs, bars and any place that would give him even five minutes of stage time. Though he had made the occasional foray onto television in the form of guest appearances on The Tonight Show, then hosted by Johnny CarsonJohn William Carson (born October 23, 1925) is an American actor, comedian and writer from Nebraska, best known for his iconic status as the host of The Tonight Show from 1962 until 1992. During his tenure on the Tonight Show, the show was often referred, stardom eluded him and he continued to work wherever he was allowed. It has been reported that Leno would sometimes work as many as eight or nine clubs in one evening. He began making more frequent appearances on television when many of his friends and contemporaries became more influential on late night programs. Leno made a record number of appearances on Late Night with David LettermanLate Night with David Letterman was the name of NBC's nightly hour long comedy talk show, which premiered in 1982 and went off the air in 1993. See also the current The Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. The show starred David Letterman. Like other ta. His popularity was noted by NBC executives, who decided to make Leno the permanent guest host for The Tonight Show when Joan RiversJoan Rivers (born 8 June, 1933) is a United States comedian, talk show host, and celebrity. She is known for her brash manner and loud somewhat nasal voice with a heavy New York City accent. Rivers was born as Joan Sandra Alexandra Molinsky in Brooklyn, N left that position.

When Carson retired in 1992See also 1991 in television, other events of 1992, 1993 in television and the list of 'years in television'. Events April 30 After an eight year run the last episode of The Cosby Show airs. One of the show's time-slot rivals, Fox's The Simpsons pays tribu Jay Leno became the new permanent host of The Tonight Show after a long period of debate and negotiation between the network, Leno, and David LettermanDavid Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American talk show host, comedian, and television producer. Letterman's ironic, often absurdist comedy is heavily influenced by comedians Steve Allen, Ernie Kovacs, and Johnny Carson. Letterman was born (who had been considered by many to be Carson's heir apparent); Letterman soon signed a deal with CBSCBS Columbia Broadcasting System is a major radio and television network in the United States. CBS was one of the three commercial television networks that dominated broadcasting in the United States before the rise of cable television. In the days of rad, sparking an ongoing late-night rivarly between the two talk-show hosts. Although Letterman's Late ShowThe Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City. The show debuted on August 30, 1993 and is produced and hosted by David Letterman. The show's mus led in the ratings from the start, The Tonight Show took over the lead in 19951995 was a common year starting on Sunday (see link for calendar). It has a Golden number of 1, and was the first year of the International Decade of the World's Indigenous People (1995- 2005): http://www. org/culture/indigenous . Events January events Ja as has, on the whole, had higher ratings ever since.

Although known mainly for his wit, he has also shown his sensitive side on air. When The Tonight Show came back after the September 11 terrorist attacks, he nixed his usual monologue to talk about what had happened. He also spoke about the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster. In addition, following the skating controversy surrounding the ice skating pairs event at the 2002 Winter Olympics, Leno invited the Canadian pairs teams onto his show the following day and waved a Canadian flag and played " O Canada" for them.

In 1998, Jay Leno and his show partner Kevin Eubanks were invited to a wrestling show called WCW Road Wild 1998, from Sturgis, South Dakota, to wrestle against Hulk Hogan and WCW President Eric Bischoff.

On May 12, 2003, he and Katie Couric switched places as a publicity stunt, meaning Leno co-hosted the Today Show with Matt Lauer.

On The Tonight Shows 50th anniversary episode, on September 27, 2004, he announced that he would retire in 2009, when his current contract expires; as many expected, Leno announced that Late Night host Conan O'Brien will replace him.

Leno provides the voice for the character Crimson Chin on the television cartoon show The Fairly OddParents.

In automobile collecting circles Jay Leno is known as an avid collector and restorer of cars and motorcycles. He has a very large antique car collection on which he is constantly working in his spare time, and routinely drives cars from his collection from his home to his studio. He is also a promoter of the mechanical crafts, through his columns in Popular Mechanics and his educational activities.