Posted: Tuesday 15th September 2009 at 11:28pm by Paul
The Jay Leno Show made its debut on NBC last night – 17.7 million people watched it. Leno has faced some negative reviews of the opening show though, as critics thought it was lazy of him to stay with a very similar format to The Tonight Show (for example Headlines is featured on the new show, as it was on The Tonight Show).
The Associated Press reporter Frazier Moore said “the biggest difference between Leno’s new show and his old one: With his fade-out at 11pm, the local news began”, and The Los Angeles Times said it was “a strange, shallow puddle of comedy”.
The first show did have it’s viewer draws – including Kanye West’s appearance to explain what happened at the MTV VMAs (the infamous moment when he interrupted Taylor Swift’s acceptance speech) and to apologise for what he did.
In addition to Kanye West’s appearance, Jerry Seinfeld was interviewed and music came from Jay-Z and Rihanna (with Kanye performing with them).
The official website for The Jay Leno Show has now fully launched – it includes video clips (US only), full episode streaming (US only), photos, exclusives, message boards, etc.
If you saw the show, please let us know your thoughts by leaving a comment on this post.
The Associated Press – “Leno show reaches 17.7 million viewers”
The Los Angeles Times – “‘Jay Leno Show’ stays on familiar ground”
Posted: Sunday 13th September 2009 at 8:00pm by Paul
The Jay Leno show premieres on NBC tomorrow night – Monday 14th September – at 10pm. As I mentioned previously, the guests for the first show are Jerry Seinfeld, Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West. The programme hasn’t been picked up for transmission on UK television yet, but you can watch it on our website via the live NBC stream on the Watch Online page for The Jay Leno Show – it will air on Tuesday morning because of the time difference between the UK and the US.
Speaking to CNN recently, Leno spoke about getting rid of the traditional desk setup and replacing it with a conversation area – he said “”it’s fun being able to change that up a little bit”. CNN says “much of the action takes place outside his new studio, including celebrities racing electric cars on a track built for the show”.
Late Show UK – Guest Listings – The Jay Leno Show
CNN – “Jay Leno ready for prime time”
Posted: Sunday 6th September 2009 at 2:15pm by Paul
The Jay Leno Show kicks off on Monday 14th September at 10pm on NBC.
The new show will feature celebrity guests every weeknight as The Tonight Show With Jay Leno used to, but The Jay Leno Show will focus more on comedy and other features rather than interviews. Features such as Headlines and Jaywalking from The Tonight Show also return in this new show.
Guests have been confirmed for the first week of shows: On the opening show on Monday 14th September, Jerry Seinfeld will make an appearance, and Jay-Z with Rihanna & Kanye West will provide the music. Tom Cruise will be the guest on the second show on Tuesday 15th September – Tom will take part in the new “10 at 10″ feature on the programme, where Jay makes 10pm house calls to people.
On Wednesday 16th September Robin Williams will be a guest, and Miley Cyrus will appear for the “10 at 10″ feature. Halle Berry will be the guest on Thursday 17th September with music from Eric Clapton with Bruce Hornsby. Drew Barrymore and comedian Jim Norton will close the first week on the Friday.
Keep up to date with all the latest guest listings for The Jay Leno Show – click here.
Posted: Wednesday 19th August 2009 at 11:04am by Paul
It’s been announced comedian Jerry Seinfeld will be the first guest on premiere edition of The Jay Leno Show on the 14th September. He joins the other guests already announced for that episode – musical guests Kanye West, Jay-Z and Rihanna.
Leno grabbed Seinfeld for a quick chat at the Laguna Seca Raceway ahead of his interview on The Jay Leno Show in September – click here to watch that (may not work on your UK connection).
NBC.com – “Jerry Seinfeld to be the first guest on The Jay Leno Show”
Late Show UK – Guest Listings – The Jay Leno Show
Posted: Friday 7th August 2009 at 12:24pm by Paul
Some of the first guests for The Jay Leno Show (Leno’s new primetime 10pm NBC show) have been announced. The first show on the 14th September will feature a performance from Jay-Z featuring Rihanna and Kanye West.
Also, The Philadelphia Inquirer’s TV critic Jonathan Storm reports on NBC’s plans for The Jay Leno Show – which will air 5 nights a week. Click here to read that.
NME – “Kanye West, Jay-Z and Rihanna to perform on ‘Jay Leno Show’ premiere”
Posted: Monday 27th July 2009 at 6:49pm by Paul
The official website for The Jay Leno Show recently launched. The Jay Leno Show – Leno’s new 10pm show – begins on NBC from the 14th September.
The website currently consists of video clips (including behind-the-scenes footage and “best of” clips for The Tonight Show) most of which is restricted to US broadband users only, photos, news, blogs, message boards and more.
A live webcam is available which shows the progress of construction at the studio for The Jay Leno Show. Click here to view the webcam. The NPR website says the webcam’s “the unbearable dullness of zzzz”.
The NBC website for The Jay Leno Show is available at www.thejaylenoshow.com or through the old Tonight Show URL at www.nbc.com/leno – the old Tonight Show website has been removed.
You can also follow The Jay Leno Show on Twitter and become a fan of the show on Facebook.
Posted: Saturday 27th June 2009 at 5:41pm by Paul
NBC have officially announced their fall lineup.
It’s been previously said The Jay Leno Show will start on the 14th September, and this has now been confirmed in this fall lineup release. Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday will start on the 17th September.
The Jay Leno Show will be stripped across the week Monday-Friday at 10pm in a one-hour timeslot. Saturday Night Live Weekend Update Thursday will air every Thursday night at 8pm in a 30-minute timeslot.
There are some preview videos for The Jay Leno Show, but they only seem to be available for people in the US.
NBC – Fall Preview 2009/2010
