Jay Leno to Return to NBC's THE TONIGHT SHOW This Friday

According to The New York Post, former TONIGHT SHOW host Jay Leno will pay a visit to his successor, Jimmy Fallon on Friday, November 7th. The appearance will mark the first time Leno has been back to the NBC network since saying good bye after 22 years as host of the long-running late night show.

During the appearance, Leno will discuss his recent honor or receiving THE MARK TWAIN PRIZE for American Humor. Lucy Liu and Kevin Delaney are also scheduled to appear on the broadcast.

According to the report, Leno also has a 'standing offer' to appear on long-time rival David Letterman's CBS show before Letterman signs off the air.

Next year Leno will be seen in a new CNBC series talking about his love of cars, titled "Jay Leno's Garage."

About The Tonight Show

In 2014, "The Tonight Show" returned to its New York origins when "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon" made its broadcast debut from Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center. Emmy Award- and Grammy Award-winning comedian Jimmy Fallon brings a high-tempo energy to the storied NBC franchise with his welcoming interview style, love of audience participation, spot-on impersonations and innovative sketches.

An American television institution for almost 60 years, "The Tonight Show" continues to be a home to big-name celebrity guests and a stage for top musical and comedic talent. Taking a cue from his unforgettable predecessors, including hosts Johnny Carson and Jay Leno, Fallon carrys on the tradition that audiences know and love - kicking off every show with the iconic "Tonight Show" monologue. Known for his huge online presence, Fallon will brings along with him many of the popular segments, celebrity sketches and musical parodies that fans have grown to love on "Late Night," including #Hashtags, Thank You Notes and Slow Jam the News.

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