Jay Leno Discusses Why He Doesn’t Miss Late-Night | THR News

Jay Leno Discusses Why He Doesn’t Miss Late-Night | THR News

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Jay Leno shares his views on the evolution of late night TV, expressing that it has become more negative and less of an escape from reality. He praises current hosts like Seth Meyers and Jimmy Kimmel but is content with his current show, feeling that late night TV is now a young person's game. Leno reflects on his career and age, noting the challenges of staying relevant. He expresses a preference for interviewing ordinary people with extraordinary stories and is not interested in a streaming interview series similar to David Letterman's. The transcript ends with an invitation for viewers to comment on the state of late night TV.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does Jay Leno think about the current state of late-night TV?

He thinks it is more informative now.

He feels it is less political.

He finds it more entertaining than before.

He believes it has become too negative.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following late-night hosts does Jay Leno admire?

Conan O'Brien

James Corden

John Oliver

Seth Meyers

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why does Jay Leno feel content with his current show?

He enjoys the freedom it offers.

He prefers the format over late-night TV.

He feels it suits his age better.

He likes the larger audience it attracts.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is Jay Leno's opinion on doing a streaming interview series?

He is excited about the idea.

He feels it is too similar to his past work.

He thinks it would be too challenging.

He believes it would reach a wider audience.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who does Jay Leno prefer to interview?

Musicians

Politicians

Famous celebrities

Ordinary people with extraordinary stories