The Tonight Show with Jay Leno: Season 5

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Tonight Show With Jay Leno

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NBC | Season Premiere Date: May 28, 1996

Starring: Jay Leno

Summary: Jay Leno follows in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson. Leno has created his own unique late-night style with a combination of humor, talk and entertainment each night at 11:35 p.m. ET - the wee hours when viewers want to wind down with a few laughs before drifting off to dreamland.Jay Leno follows in the footsteps of legendary NBC late-night hosts Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson. Leno has created his own unique late-night style with a combination of humor, talk and entertainment each night at 11:35 p.m. ET - the wee hours when viewers want to wind down with a few laughs before drifting off to dreamland. Considered by many to be a "variety" show, "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" features a nightly monologue and news-making guests, as well as ongoing comedy segments including "Headlines," "Tonight Show Side Show," "Jaywalking," and "Battle of Jaywalking All-Stars." The result is a unique look at today's pop culture. Honored for Emmy Awards in 1995 and 1996, "The Tonight Show" was also voted by readers of "TV Guide" readers as 'Favorite Late Night Show' in 1999 and 2000. Other notable achievements include: Leno's exclusive interview with Senator John Glenn and the astronauts aboard the Space Shuttle Discovery; a pay-per-view wrestling match between Leno and Hulk Hogan; "The Tonight Show Unplugged" in response to California's recent power crisis; a sum of $360,200 raised for The Twin Towers Fund from auctioning Leno's celebrity-signed motorcycle; and a special 2001 Thanksgiving show broadcast live on Armed Forces Radio and Television Services to entertain U.S. military personnel worldwide. In addition, the program continued to make history in April 1999 when it became the first television series to be broadcast nightly in HDTV (high-definition television). The program has also proven to be a barometer of political clout. In 2000, the "Los Angeles Times" noted that "The road to the White House apparently leads through Burbank," as each presidential candidate -- Al Gore, George W. Bush, Bill Bradley and John McCain – appeared to demonstrate their relaxed, good-humored side during the presidential elections. Many of the world's most popular celebrities, musical guests and newsworthy names have recently appeared on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" including: Tom Cruise, Robert De Niro, Denzel Washington, Nicole Kidman, Billy Crystal, Brad Pitt, Kevin Spacey, Sharon Stone, supermodel Heidi Klum, Harrison Ford, Ben Affleck, Vice President Dick Cheney, Mrs. Laura Bush, Gwyneth Paltrow, Shaquille O'Neal, Elton John, Britney Spears, Backstreet Boys, Sheryl Crow, Enrique Iglesias, Mel Gibson, 'N Sync, Jennifer Aniston, Jerry Seinfeld, Tom Hanks and John Travolta. In addition to the star-power, the "Tonight Show" production team searches for the most interesting "civilian" guests such as kid inventors and individuals with quirky talents and funny stories. Guitarist Kevin Eubanks is the show's bandleader. Debbie Vickers is the executive producer. "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" is from Big Dog Productions in association with NBC Studios.

The show has its finale in May 29, 2009 before it was taken over by Conan O'Brien for 7 months. After a brief network drama, the show is now returned to Jay Leno, who hosted the Jay Leno Show in primetime for 5 months.… Expand

Genre(s): Comedy, Talk & Interview

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Season 5 Episodes

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S5:E29. Chris Farley; Valeria Mazza & Tyra Banks; Brett Murray
Air Date: January 25, 1996
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S5:E28. Jennifer Tilly; Val Kilmer; Craig Ferguson
Air Date: April 4, 1997
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S5:E27. Martha Stewart; Sinbad; Chicago
Air Date: May 9, 1997

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Seasons & Episodes

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Series Overview
Season 22

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  Air Date: June 3, 2013
Season 21

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- Season 21 Overview
  Air Date: May 25, 1992
Season 20

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  Air Date: May 25, 1992
Season 19

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- Season 19 Overview
  Air Date: June 7, 2010
Season 18

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- Season 18 Overview
  Air Date: March 1, 2010
Season 17

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- Season 17 Overview
  Air Date: June 2, 2008
Season 16

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- Season 16 Overview
  Air Date: June 4, 2007
Season 15

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- Season 15 Overview
  Air Date: June 5, 2006
Season 14

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- Season 14 Overview
  Air Date: June 6, 2005
Season 13

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- Season 13 Overview
  Air Date: June 7, 2004
Season 12

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- Season 12 Overview
  Air Date: June 2, 2003
Season 11

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- Season 11 Overview
  Air Date: June 3, 2002
Season 10

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- Season 10 Overview
  Air Date: May 25, 1992
Season 9

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- Season 9 Overview
  Air Date: August 1, 2000
Season 8

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- Season 8 Overview
  Air Date: June 22, 1999
Season 7

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- Season 7 Overview
  Air Date: November 27, 1998
Season 6

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- Season 6 Overview
  Air Date: July 7, 1997
Season 5

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- Season 5 Overview
  Air Date: May 28, 1996
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  S5:E29. Chris Farley; Valeria Mazza & Tyra Banks; Brett Murray
  Air Date: January 25, 1996
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  S5:E28. Jennifer Tilly; Val Kilmer; Craig Ferguson
  Air Date: April 4, 1997
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  S5:E27. Martha Stewart; Sinbad; Chicago
  Air Date: May 9, 1997
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  S5:E26. Billy Crystal; Barry Manilow
  Air Date: May 6, 1997
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  S5:E25. Brian Williams; Elisabeth Shue; The Wallflowers
  Air Date: April 3, 1997
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  S5:E24. Julie Scardina; Kim Delaney; John Waters
  Air Date: April 2, 1997
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  S5:E23. Halle Berry; The Bee Gees
  Air Date: April 1, 1997
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  S5:E22. Magic Johnson; Melissa Joan Hart; Michael Flatley
  Air Date: March 31, 1997
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  S5:E21. Michael Biehn
  Air Date: February 14, 1997
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  S5:E20. Chris Farley; Shannen Doherty; The Presidents Of The Unit...
  Air Date: January 10, 1997
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  S5:E19. Cuba Gooding Jr.; Diane Keaton; Better Than Ezra
  Air Date: January 9, 1997
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  S5:E18. Sheryl Crow
  Air Date: December 3, 1996
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  S5:E17. Simply Red
  Air Date: November 26, 1996
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  S5:E16. Dana Carvey; The Pendragons; Amber Valletta
  Air Date: November 22, 1996
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  S5:E15. Barry Manilow; Patrick Stewart
  Air Date: November 19, 1996
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  S5:E14. Emilio Estevez; Harry Connick Jr.
  Air Date: November 18, 1996
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  S5:E13. Oprah Winfrey; Lionel Richie
  Air Date: November 15, 1996
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  S5:E12. Dave Matthews Band
  Air Date: November 14, 1996
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  S5:E11. Drew Carey; Beck; Joan Embery
  Air Date: November 13, 1996
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  S5:E10. Garry Shandling
  Air Date: November 12, 1996
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  S5:E9. Bob Saget; Rent; Ricki Lake
  Air Date: November 11, 1996
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  S5:E8. Michael Chang; Dana Delany; Kelsey Grammer
  Air Date: November 8, 1996
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  S5:E7. Matt LeBlanc; Ice The Horse; Phil Collins
  Air Date: November 7, 1996
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  S5:E6. Richard Dreyfuss; John Mellencamp
  Air Date: November 6, 1996
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  S5:E5. David Hyde Pierce; Bette Midler; Bring In Da Noise, Bring...
  Air Date: September 16, 1996
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  S5:E4. Goo Goo Dolls; Kevin Costner; Tracey Ullman
  Air Date: August 8, 1996
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  S5:E3. Tori Amos; Eddie Murphy; Gary Payton
  Air Date: June 27, 1996
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  S5:E2. Arnold Schwarzenegger; Richard Jeni; Lisa Leslie
  Air Date: June 20, 1996
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  S5:E1. Whoopi Goldberg; Kevin Greene; Kenny Loggins
  Air Date: May 28, 1996
Season 4

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  Air Date: August 7, 1995
Season 3

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  Air Date: November 28, 1994
Season 2

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  Air Date: June 25, 1993
Season 1

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  Air Date: May 25, 1992