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About the Show

Marking a new era in television, Jay Leno, recently named America's Favorite TV Personality by the 2009 Harris Poll, moves from late night to primetime on September 14 when "The Jay Leno Show" becomes the first-ever entertainment program to be stripped across primetime on broadcast network television.

"The Jay Leno Show" promises more comedy in the 10 o'clock hour and will showcase many of the features that have made Leno America's late-night leader for more than a dozen years.

"The Jay Leno Show" is from Big Dog Productions in association with Universal Media Studios. Debbie Vickers is the executive producer.

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Day & time: Weeknights (10-11 p.m. ET) on NBC

Premiere Date: September 14, 2009

Starring: Jay Leno

Host: Jay Leno

Executive producer: Debbie Vickers

Supervising producer: Larry Goitia

Producers: Jay Leno, Jack Coen, Stephanie Ross

Director: Liz Plonka

Musical Director: Kevin Eubanks

Writing supervised by: Jay Leno

Monologue-writing supervised by: Jack Coen

Writers: Anthony Caleca, Mike Colasuonno, Larry Jacobson, Michael Jann, John Kennedy, Wayne Kline, Kevin Lynn, Jon Macks, Andrew McElfresh, John Melendez, Steve Ridgeway, Michael Riedel, John Romeo, Dave Rygalski, Peter Sears, Jim Shaughnessy, Jeffrey Spear, Troy Thomas, Rob Young

Special material written by: Joe Medeiros

Co-producers: Michael Alexander, Dave Berg, Tracie Fiss, Ross Mark, Bob Read, Steve Ridgeway

Coordinating producer: Walter Lewis

Music segment producer: Barbera Libis

Associate producer: Wendy Stark

Production designer: Brandt Daniels

Origination: NBC Studios Burbank, Stage 11

Produced by: Big Dog Productions in association with Universal Media Studios

About Jay

Jay Leno is gearing up for a new adventure in television with the fall premiere of "The Jay Leno Show." The show will be the first-ever entertainment program to be stripped across primetime on broadcast network television and will showcase many of the features that have made Leno America's late-night leader for more than a dozen years.

Before Leno followed in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson as the host of the Emmy Award-winning and top-rated "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno," he honed his comedy in clubs all over the country often exceeding 300 dates per year. He opened for the likes of Tom Jones and John Denver, and after moving to Los Angeles began his career in television and film, both writing behind the scenes and making appearances in shows such as "Welcome Back Kotter" and films including "American Hot Wax." On March 2, 1977, Leno made his first appearance on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" and was named permanent guest host in 1987. While he took over the desk full-time in 1992, Leno never stopped touring on the comedy circuit and still averages over 150 gigs a year.

Leno, recently named America's Favorite TV Personality by the 2009 Harris Poll, continues to keep in touch with people by shaking hands and getting “one-on-one” time with audiences all over the country, whether he takes the stage at a small club or at his weekly shows in Vegas. Perhaps this is why he continues to exude the "everyman" style and personality that have helped him earn millions of fans worldwide. He has been touted as one of the nicest people in show business and undeniably the hardest working -- a winning tandem for the man who says: "Anyone can have a life - careers are hard to come by!"

The comedian is not just for grown-ups. Appealing to a younger generation, Leno has authored two New York Times best-selling children's books, "How to be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (Or Just In Your Class)" and "If Roast Beef Could Fly" (both from Simon & Schuster). His other book, "Leading with My Chin" (from HarperCollins), hit the bookstores in 1998. He also has published four versions of "Headlines," the compilation of books and desk calendars featuring his favorite funny newspaper headlines, and "Police Blotter," a book with more humorous newspaper clips involving police stories (book proceeds go to various charities).

In addition to working on the launch of "The Jay Leno Show," his worldwide stand-up comedy appearances around the country and his writing career, Leno can also include Emmy-nominated internet star/producer to his resume. In 2006, the car aficionado brought his expertise to the web; fans can peek into Jay's famous garage by visiting the Jay Leno's Garage site.

Leno was born in New Rochelle, N.Y., and raised in Andover, Massachusetts. He and his wife, Mavis, live in Los Angeles. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his collection of classic cars and motorcycles.

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