James Douglas Muir Leno (/ˈlɛnoʊ/; born April 28, 1950) is an American television host, writer and comedian. After doing stand-up comedy for years, he became the host of NBC's The Tonight Show from 1992 until 2009 when Conan O'Brien took over as host. Beginning in September 2009, Leno started a primetime talk show, The Jay Leno Show, which aired weeknights at 10:00 p.m. ET, also on NBC. When O'Brien turned down NBC's offer to have Leno host a half hour monologue show before The Tonight Show to boost ratings amid reported viewership diminishing, it led to the 2010 Tonight Show conflict which resulted in Leno returning to hosting the show on March 1, 2010. He hosted his last episode of his second tenure on February 6, 2014. That year, he was inducted into the Television Hall of Fame. From 2014 to 2022, he hosted Jay Leno's Garage, and from 2021 to 2023, hosted the revival of You Bet Your Life. More about Jay Leno
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Leno writes a regular column in Popular Mechanics showcasing his car collection and giving automotive advice. He also writes occasional "Motormouth" articles for The Sunday Times.In total, we tracked 185 items since 01/01/2008. The chart below shows the trade volume over time.
The most expensive item with a signature of Jay Leno (TIM ALLEN & JAY LENO signed autographed JAY LENO'S GARAGE photo) was sold in December 2022 for $275.00 while the cheapest item (JAY LENO HAND SIGNED 8X10 PHOTO) found a new owner for $0.95 in November 2019. The month with the most items sold (8) was February 2024 with an average selling price of $26.49 for an autographed item of Jay Leno. Sold items reached their highest average selling price in August 2018 with $119.00 and the month that saw the lowest prices with $0.99 was October 2019. In average, an autographed item from Jay Leno is worth $15.99.
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Jay Leno goes ‘Gangnam Style’ - Mediamass (12/30/18): Even Jay Leno Is Going ‘Gangnam Style’! Wow, the host of ‘The Tonight Show’ is said to have been secretly practising ‘Gangnam Style’ steps, after singer PSY has invited him to join in the famous dance earlier this year.
Jay Leno savors life on road after 'Tonight' (03/27/15): Do fans tell Jay Leno they miss him on "The Tonight Show"?
Jay Leno Drives A Supervillain Jeep With 50-Inch Tires And No Lift (03/26/15): You might recognize the Fab Fours Legend from SEMA a few months ago. Now that Leno's had a chance to take it out on the road we pretty much have to believe it is indeed real... though part of me's still pretty sure this is an R/C car or CGI animation. Read more...
Critics and Jay Leno Agree: James Corden is ‘Likeable’ on The Late Late Show (03/24/15): The British actor put a different spin on U.S. late-night television
James Corden Gets Punched by Jay Leno in Star-Studded 'Late Late Show' Debut (03/23/15): Corden and guest Tom Hanks got in costume to reenact just about every film from the Oscar-winning actor's career.
Jay Leno: ‘College Kids Now Are So Politically Correct’ (03/2015): Jay Leno returned to late night last night to chat with Seth Meyers , and he talked a bit about the rise of political correctness on college campuses.
Jay Leno coming to South Bend in April (02/2015): Leno will perform at the Morris Performing Arts Center at 7:30 p.m. April 16
David Letterman wants Jay Leno to appear on show (01/2015): Former "Tonight Show host has been invited to appear with old rival before CBS host retires in May.
Conan O'Brien Zings Jay Leno Night of Host's Final 'Tonight Show' (12/2014): Late night rivals David Letterman and Jimmy Kimmel offered simple congratulations to the comedian.
Jay Leno Misses The Tonight Show but Loves Jimmy Fallon (11/2014): The comedian says he still does 200 shows a year
Jay Leno ribbed by fellow comics at Mark Twain Prize ceremony (10/2014): It was Jay Leno's turn to be the butt of jokes at Sunday's Mark Twain Prize for American Humor ceremony in Washington.
Jay Leno Drives the Uconn Formula SAE car around campus! (09/2014): Yesterday Jay came to Uconn to do some stand up, heard about our team, and we were asked to show the car off before the event! We managed to convince the police department to escort him around the streets if he wanted to drive it...and drive it he did! Read more...
'Jay Leno's Garage' special to air Sunday on CNBC (08/2014): Annie Martin ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, N.J., Aug. 29 (UPI) -- "Jay Leno's Garage: The Ultimate Car Week," a special based on the former "Tonight Show" host's web series, will air Sunday on CNBC.
Exclusive: Watch Jay Leno Share His Best Comedy Advice on Last Comic Standing (07/2014): Whether you're a fan or not, there's no denyingJay Lenois a comedy legend.On Thursday'sLast Comic Standing,contestants are surprised with a trip to Vegas to pick Leno's brain for tips and tricks to make it in stand-up.
VIDEO: Gather 'Round As Jay Leno Tries To Help Us Understand The De Tomaso Pante (06/2014): This one's for you, Agent 001. Jay Leno's Garage is back this week with an all-new episode showcasing something I rarely see and have never quite understood: a 1971 De Tomaso Pantera.
Arsenio Hall Show Cancelled Three Months After Jay Leno Announced Its Renewal (05/2014): Adios, Arsenio! Arsenio Hall's late-night talk show has been cancelled after one season, Variety reports.
Jay Leno-Chaired Awards Event Pulls Out of Beverly Hills Hotel (04/2014): Organizers of the Global Women's Rights awards have dropped plans to hold the event at the location. read more
Jay Leno Didn't Wear Denim To Pick Up His McLaren P1 (03/2014): People know just a few things about Jay Leno . He hosted The Tonight Show . He loves cars. He basically only wears denim. He just got his McLaren P1 and he wasn't wearing denim. Is he ok? Read more...
Jay Leno Announces Arsenio Hall Second Season (02/2014): Jay Leno made an appearance on the Arsenio Hall Show less than three weeks after leaving The Tonight Show to confirm that Arsenio will be back for a second season. …
Jay Leno Talks "The Tonight Show" Farewells in The Hollywood Reporter (01/2014): With his final episode of “The Tonight Show” slated to premiere on February 7th, Jay Leno shares his opinion about saying goodbye to his hit… via Emag.co.uk
DRIVEN + VIDEO: Jay Leno Takes Out What Some May Call "The ULTIMATE" Porsche 911 (12/2013): Although a lot of folks go crazy over the Magnus Walker Porsche 911, there's something to be said by a small outfit known as Singer. The company burst onto the scene in the past couple of years with it's remarkable air-cooled Porsche 911s.
Stepping down gives Jay Leno time to do stand-up (11/2013): Now that his calendar is opening up, Jay Leno is heading to Detroit.
VIDEO: Jay Leno Is One Of The FEW People To Drive The Aston Martin CC100, Ride A (10/2013): When any exotic or luxury automaker has a big anniversary, you know something special is on the way. And with Aston Martin, we knew it wouldn't let its big 'ol 1-0-0 pass it by without something extraordinary.
Jay Leno Grand Marshalls 30th Annual Charity Motorcycle Ride and Music Festival (09/2013): Thousands are expected for the 30th anniversary Love Ride, led by Grand Marshall Jay Leno, with Jackson Browne, Jacksh*t, Chevy Metal, and The Forest Rangers with Katey Sagal on October 20, 2013. Budweiser ...
Matt LeBlanc, Jay Leno foul-mouthed clash in new 'Episodes' - video (08/2013): LeBlanc spoofs his appearance on The Graham Norton Show in a new clip.
Obama returning to Jay Leno show; Will traffic gridlock follow? (07/2013): Is another Obamajam on the way?
Kris Jenner: Jay Leno 'Responsible' for Naming Kim Kardashian's Baby (06/2013): The reality matriarch says her daughter decided on North West after the “Tonight Show” host brought up the name in an interview. read more
Jay Leno and Jimmy Fallon Dominate the May Sweep vs. ABC and CBS Competition, De (05/2013): NBC spins the late-night numbers for the season to date.
Jay Leno, 63, and other celebrity birthdays for April 28, 2013 (04/2013): Ann-Margret, Mary McDonnell, Bridget Moynahan, Jorge Garcia, Penelope Cruz, Jessica Alba, Harry Shum Jr. and Jenna Ushkowitz also are among today's celebrants.
Tegan and Sara Expand Tour and Book Jay Leno Appearance (03/2013): Tegan and Sara have expanded their would tour plans