The Tonight Show

Jay Exclusive: Should This Have Made Air?

2010-03-12T20:19:28Z

On Wednesday we aired a comedy segment called, “Goofy Products From Around The World.” They were really ridiculous products you had to see to believe! In rehearsal Jay tested a lot of products that didn't make the cut...

]]> On Wednesday we aired a comedy segment called, “Goofy Products From Around The World.” They were really ridiculous products you had to see to believe!

In rehearsal Jay tested a lot of products that didn't make the cut. Let's play "Should This Have Aired?" Leave a comment and tell us what you think!

Backstage With Bryan: Kim Kardashian

2010-03-12T03:29:29Z

It’s time for a little backstage Smell-O-Vision! I spoke with Kim right after our show wrapped and brought a bottle of her perfume with me. I tried to figure out the secret ingredient, but ended up with a spray down that made the entire backstage hallway smell like...

]]> It’s time for a little backstage Smell-O-Vision! I spoke with Kim right after our show wrapped and brought a bottle of her perfume with me. I tried to figure out the secret ingredient, but ended up with a spray down that made the entire backstage hallway smell like a perfume counter.

Take a look at this video and you’ll see why the hallways will remind us of her for the rest of the week!

Oh, and at the end of this video you’ll see that the perfume really works!

Backstage With Bryan: Jay And Guy Fieri Talk Food

2010-03-11T21:30:35Z

Guy Fieri is no stranger to cameras! He’s got a new NBC show called “Minute To Win It” and on last night’s show he brought a fun game with him. I caught Guy and Jay in the hallway and asked them...

]]> Guy Fieri is no stranger to cameras! He’s got a new NBC show called “Minute To Win It” and on last night’s show he brought a fun game with him. I caught Guy and Jay in the hallway and asked them about the “Hanky Panky” tissue competition with Kristen Stewart as well as Jay's favorite "Guy" sandwich. Take a look at this video:

And make sure to check out “Minute To Win It,” premiering March 14 at 7/6c! To find out more CLICK HERE

If you want the recipe for Guy’s “Puerco En Fuego,” CLICK HERE

If you want to see the knife that Guy gave Jay, take a look:

Help Us MAKE Television!

2010-03-10T23:10:15Z

Nothing beats coming to a live taping of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” You catch all the action...

]]> Nothing beats coming to a live taping of “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.” You catch all the action never seen on TV. We always have fun during the commercials, as well as before and after the show. Plus, you’ll hear the best band in late night - The Tonight Show Band!

Yesterday I shot a promo commercial about this very subject. It should air on television soon, but in the meantime take a look at this sneak peek photo:

So if you’d like to attend a taping of our show, all you have to do is CLICK HERE.

Backstage With Bryan: Dave Salmoni With Baby Animals!

2010-03-10T20:27:20Z

If you love baby animals you’ve come to the right spot! On last night’s show we had zoologist Dave Salmoni and he brought...

]]> If you love baby animals you’ve come to the right spot! On last night’s show we had zoologist Dave Salmoni and he brought a slew of ‘em!

Right after the show I went to his greenroom and spoke with him about his appearance. He had a feisty baby tiger in his lap and even Jay couldn’t resist a last-minute play session with this amazing animal!

You can see it all right here:

Animals On The Show Tonight!

2010-03-10T03:21:45Z

What’s furry, has three human heads, multiple legs, striped tails and a prominent chin?

]]> What’s furry, has three human heads, multiple legs, striped tails and a prominent chin? It’s our animal segment with Dave Salmoni! Stay tuned tonight for lots of cute baby animals running rampant on Jay’s desk. Here’s a photo from rehearsal to get you ready:

And tomorrow we have Guy Fieri on the show and Thursday Kim Kardashian. If there are any questions you’d like me to ask them or any of the other celebrities this week, please leave them in the comments box below!

Backstage With Bryan: Simon Cowell and Richard Roeper

2010-03-10T02:16:29Z

Plenty of news was made on Monday night’s show with two of America’s favorite critics. First we had Simon Cowell share the news of...

]]> Plenty of news was made on Monday night’s show with two of America’s favorite critics. First we had Simon Cowell share the news of his engagement. Then we had Richard Roeper come on and give us the real deal on everything that happened at the Oscars!

It was a fun show and I decided to take it one step further by talking to both men right after they came off stage. Take a look:

Backstage With Bryan: Morgan Freeman and Jason Reitman

2010-03-09T02:30:09Z

What a wild Friday night! We had a great first week of shows and the excitement was punctuated with a backstage scare from Morgan Freeman himself! What I didn’t know is that...

]]> What a wild Friday night! We had a great first week of shows and the excitement was punctuated with a backstage scare from Morgan Freeman himself! What I didn’t know is that the producers told all our guests to give me a hard time backstage to see how I’d react. It was all a setup! Fortunately I hung in there to get you some fun footage.

Take a look at this backstage video and you’ll see exactly what I mean:

Behind-The-Scenes: Cop 'N Kitty

2010-03-08T21:56:32Z

Recently we showed you the hilarious cop drama involving Jay and his crime-fighting partner Kitty. I went behind the scenes with a camera crew to find out ...

]]> Recently we showed you the hilarious cop drama involving Jay and his crime-fighting partner Kitty. In this third installment Jay and Kitty are in hot pursuit of Kitty’s love interest Simone. This episode was bigger and better - it involved car shootouts, helicopters, Robert Wagner, a fight on scaffolding and of course, plenty of Jay!

I went behind the scenes with a camera crew to find out exactly what goes into creating a piece like this. Take a look at this exclusive video:

Oscar-Worthy Backstage Moment

2010-03-06T02:06:38Z

Morgan Freeman scared the heck out of me tonight! I can’t wait to tell you about it. Check back on the site on Monday for the video...

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Morgan Freeman scared the heck out of me tonight! I can’t wait to tell you about it. Check back on the site on Monday for the video.

And we’ll also post the behind-the-scenes footage from Cop N’ Kitty.
Here’s another sneak peek photo:

Thanks for a great week everybody!

Lewis University Joins Our Audience

2010-03-05T21:36:44Z

Last night we had some special guests in our audience...

]]> Last night we had some special guests in our audience - the Lewis University Men’s Volleyball team from Illinois.

Before the show they took a photo with Jay and you can even see them in our broadcast!

Do we have any Lewis alumni fans out there?? Leave us a comment!

And don't forget, if you want to be in our audience then CLICK HERE

Brett Favre and Matthew McConaughey Go Backstage With Bryan!

2010-03-05T01:49:38Z

We’re rolling strong on week one!

Take a look at this backstage video roundup of our Thursday show...

]]> We’re rolling strong on week one!

Take a look at this backstage video roundup of our Thursday show:

And after you do, Matthew McConaughey wanted me to remind you to check out j.k. livin on his website www.jklivin.com

Jay As An Olympic Cover Model!

2010-03-04T22:05:47Z

On Monday Jay talked with Lindsey Vonn about her SI cover...

]]> On Monday Jay talked with Lindsey Vonn about her SI cover.
Do you like it?

Jay showed his controversial cover as well.
We want your opinion!

Chelsea, Apolo, And Avril Go Backstage With Bryan!

2010-03-04T04:32:24Z

Tonight was an action-packed show complete with a great monologue, Olympians, helicopters, an elaborate musical performance and of course, Ross Mathews!

I caught the stars backstage as they came off the set...

]]> Tonight was an action-packed show complete with a great monologue, Olympians, helicopters, an elaborate musical performance and of course, Ross Mathews!

I caught the stars backstage as they came off the set.

Take a look!

The Stars Talk: Backstage With Bryan On Night Two!

2010-03-03T02:44:39Z

What do Sarah Palin, Adam Lambert, Shaun White and Jay have in common? They all talked with me right after the show just for you - the fans at home...

]]> What do Sarah Palin, Adam Lambert, Shaun White and Jay have in common? They all talked with me right after the show just for you - the fans at home!

Take a peek and see what they had to say…