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Graham travels to Burbank, California to spend the day with legendary comedian Jay Leno. The former ‘Tonight Show’ host reflects on his early comedy days, revealing the odd places he would perform, including state prisons, sorority parties, and brothels. He also opens up about getting his start on Johnny Carson, his relationship with Dave Letterman and he offers insight into the NBC late-night debacle with Conan O’Brien. Plus, we get a tour of Leno’s garage and hit the streets for a cruise in his 1909 Baker Electric car.
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The letter that made Jay Leno cry: A touching story on his dad’s kindness
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno opens up about his upbringing, sharing a mix of heartfelt and hilarious stories about his parents–from his mom’s tough childhood in Scotland to his dad’s wild days.
Jay Leno on dyslexia, school struggles, sweet revenge
Legendary comedian Jay Leno opens up about the challenges he faced throughout his school years. Leno also shares his personal journey of living with dyslexia, revealing how it affected his education and influenced his life. #jayleno #dyslexia #school
Jay Leno: Gigs at prisons, psych wards, brothels, but this was my lowest point
Former host of NBC’s Tonight Show Jay Leno looks back on the early days of his comedy career, recalling performances at prisons, sorority parties and a brothel. He also shares about the tough times including sleeping in a New York alley and breaking into empty Los Angeles homes just to have places to stay.
Jay Leno: The best advice I received from Johnny Carson
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno opens up about the relationship he shared with Johnny Carson and an impactful tip from Carson he still remembers to this day.
Jay Leno: I don’t write down any of my jokes
Jay Leno reflects on his stand-up career and reveals the reason why he has never written any of his material down. He also shares his views on comedy specials.
Jay Leno: Taylor Swift save after road rage incident
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno opens up about his mental health, proclaiming low self esteem can actually be a strength.
Jay Leno: The Truth Behind the Late Night drama with Letterman, Conan
Jay Leno reflects on his relationship with Dave Letterman, recalling how Letterman made him feel at ease from the very beginning of the friendship. Leno also discusses the highly publicized 2010 late-night shakeup at NBC involving Conan O’Brien.
Jay Leno’s odd celeb run-ins: Rejecting Harvey Weinstein’s Brad Pitt push
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno relives unforgettable encounters with Hollywood legends such as Orson Welles, Elizabeth Taylor, and Marlon Brando.
Jay Leno on Trump, Elon and why he snuck $18,000 into the White House
Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno shares memories of having U.S. presidents on his show and the relationships he shares with them. Plus, Leno offers his perspective on the current political climate and how things have evolved over the years.
Jay Leno on his wife: A story of love, devotion in the face of dementia
Legendary comedian Jay Leno opens up about his 45-year marriage to his wife, Mavis, sharing how the past few years have been especially difficult following her dementia diagnosis.
“I need another face!” Jay Leno describes harrowing injuries
Former talk show host, Jay Leno, shares some of his most unforgettable and unfortunate injuries, from falling down a hill to burns from working on his cars.
Jay Leno: How Henry Ford II got me my high school job back
Comedian and car enthusiast Jay Leno looks back on the moment he discovered his passion for cars and shares a cool story about the time he mailed a letter to Henry Ford II, hoping to get his job back at one of their dealerships.
Inside Jay Leno’s Garage: Tanks, Teslas and a $35M McLaren F1
Graham Bensinger gets a tour of Jay Leno’s incredible car collection in his Burbank garage. After the tour, the legendary Tonight Show host takes his 1909 Baker Electric car out for a spin.
Comedy or cars? Rapid fire with Jay Leno
Legendary comedian and former Tonight Show host Jay Leno answers rapid fire questions!