How Jay Leno Conquered Late Night TV

How Jay Leno Conquered Late Night TV


October 23, 2025 | Quinn Mercer

How Jay Leno Conquered Late Night TV


You can’t talk about late-night TV without mentioning The Tonight Show, and you can’t mention The Tonight Show without talking about Jay Leno. A powerhouse in Hollywood, Leno’s rise to fame wasn’t a smooth ride. Drama dogged him every step of the way, and he didn’t always win his battles. He also happened to be at the center of not just one, but two of late-night's most controversial feuds. From his losses to his triumphs, this is the wild career of Jay Leno.

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