Why is Jay Leno leaving The Tonight Show and what are his plans after the show?

Question

I can't begin to describe how heartbroken I am to see my favorite late-night host bid farewell to the show. I'm hoping that this was his own decision, uninfluenced by ratings or producers. Even though I like Conan too, he will never have the personableness and down-to-earth manner like Jay.

Answer 1

According to news, its NBC who want to get rid of Jay Leno. Frankly Jay was never funny. His jokes are becoming one track...same old stuff. I think Conan is even worse! I think NBC is going down the tubes with its selection of Late Night hosts. Maybe someone like Seinfeld would have been great.

Answer 2

I understand he is tired of NBC.  And is looking forward to another network and job.  Hope it will be soon.

Answer 3

i welcome conan with open arms

Answer 4

he announced he was going to retire about a year ago or so....to spend time with his wife and enjoy life, he's been at it for awhile now. I'd hate to see him go too, but Conan is the MAN! I'm torn

Answer 5

Wants to spend time with his wife, Mavis.

Answer 6

At 53 years old I have always been a Johnny Carson Fan and watched him as I was growing up and My Dad sat in his recliner reading the Daily Paper.  I always thought NBC screwed up when they didn't give Letterman the Job.  I have learned to except Leno and he has grown into the part of Host of the Tonight Show.  But, when you realize he is a comic, why can't he tell a joke unless he is reading cue cards?  At any rate, as to Conan taking over, I think this is another s***w up and should leave Conan at his current spot but should of offered the job to Craig Ferguson.  This guy makes me laugh and laugh, where I think that Conan does stupid Comedy that gets old.  Any way that's my opinion, which doesn't mean much.  TV has changed a lot, somehow the producers believe that reality shows is more entertaining than an actual show.  I sorta lost respect to NBC when they canceled a lot of their shows like Vegas and whats up with Saturday Night Live, it's all reruns and they only go live once a month now.  That's another subject.  As to what is Leno going to do now, Come on folks, the guy only works 3 hours a day and is paid $10 Million Dollars a year.  He is in his garage all the time working on his rides.  But He will spend alittle bit of time with his wife, maybe take a vacation, but watch.   He will get an offer with ABC to do their late night show and off it goes again.