Jay Leno on late-night TV now vs then
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Some people grew up with Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009… and then again from 2010 to 2014. This is the first thing that Jay Leno said as the host of The Tonight Show after entering the stage to enthusiastic applause from the audience.
In 11 days Jay Leno will surrender “The Tonight Show” he inherited from Johnny Carson 22 years ago. Like Carson he goes out on top, though not under circumstances of his choosing.
In 1998, Jay Leno stepped out of The Tonight Show studio and into the WCW ring to face Hulk Hogan in a real tag-team wrestling match that blended late-night comedy with pro wrestling drama.