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Jay Leno's Greatest Hits
At 17, most kids pack up and leave home. Last night, after 17 years as host of The Tonight Show, Jay Leno headed off into the sunset—well, to a 10 o'clock time slot. But still, for 17 years, Leno had been sitting behind the legendary Tonight Show desk and bringing late-night comedy to America. From an appearance by the president to his bromance with Mel Gibson, here are some of his best moments.
BEST POLITICAL MOMENTS
Though maybe best known for mocking celebrities, The Tonight Show has skewered its fair share of politicians as well. Here are some of the most hilarious examples of The Tonight Show turning from Hollywood to focus on the funny on The Hill.
HUGH GRANT’S HOOKER MEA CULPA
Love means never having to say you’re sorry—unless you find that love with a hooker on Sunset Boulevard. In 1995, Hugh Grant offered up this awkward explanation for his other, more infamous late-night activities.
BEST OF FAKE INTERVIEWS
Real celebrity interviews make up a lot of each night’s show, but arguably more memorable are the fake ones. From Michael Jackson to O.J. to Yoda, here are some of the best phony interviews in Tonight Show history.
How Rich People Smoke Pot
Paul Schrodt is a writer living in New York City. He has contributed to New York magazine, Radar, and Esquire.com.
Justice Clinton?
As vice chairman of Public Strategies and president of Maverick Media, Mark McKinnon has helped meet strategic challenges for candidates, corporations and causes, including George W. Bush, John McCain, Governor Ann Richards, Charlie Wilson, Lance Armstrong, and Bono. McKinnon is co-chair of Arts & Labs, a collaboration between technology and creative communities that have embraced today's rich Internet environment to deliver innovative and creative digital products to consumers.
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