The Jay Leno Show

American television show

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The Jay Leno Show was an American television program hosted by comedian Jay Leno. It aired on NBC in the 2009–2010 television season, occupying a prime-time, hour-long slot from Monday to Friday. Despite Leno's established popularity as the host of The Tonight Show, The Jay Leno Show struggled to attract viewers and was canceled in January 2010. Following its cancellation, Leno returned to host The Tonight Show once more.12

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In September Leno began hosting The Jay Leno Show, a prime-time hour-long program that aired Monday through Friday. The show, however, failed to catch on with viewers, and in January 2010 it was canceled; the last episode aired in February. Later in January it was announced that Leno would replace…
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In September Leno began hosting The Jay Leno Show, a prime-time hour-long program that aired Monday through Friday. The show, however, failed to catch on with viewers, and in January 2010 it was canceled; the last episode aired in February. Later in January it was announced that Leno would replace…
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