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ISSA Thursday Keynote: Jay Leno
Jay Leno
Comedian And TV talk Show Host
Thursday, Oct. 22
8 a.m. - 9 a.m.
Known for his trademark large chin, witty pop-culture references and snarky humor, Jay Leno graced television screens every weeknight for two decades.
On Thursday, Oct. 22, attendees of ISSA/INTERCLEAN 2015 will get an up-close chance to laugh with the standup comedian and former talk show host as he shares his unique brand of everyday observations and a lifetime of lessons and business insights.
With his everyman style and personality, Leno, often billed as the hardest-working man in show business as host of "The Tonight Show" for nearly 20 years, will help attendees ponder life's oddities and make them think twice about their business perspective. Don't be surprised if Leno sprinkles in some new comedy material, as well.
Before becoming the king of late night television, Leno honed his comedy in clubs all over the country, sometimes booking as many as 300 gigs a year in the 1970s. In addition to his stand-up career, Leno began his career in television and film, writing behind the scenes and making appearances on television shows such as "Good Times" and "Welcome Back, Kotter," as well as films "American Hot Wax" and "Silver Bears."
Leno's major break came in March 1977, when he performed a stand-up routine on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." Ten years later in 1987, Leno, who served as a regular guest host, was named the permanent guest host of "The Tonight Show." When Carson retired in 1992, NBC passed the torch on to Leno. Leno hosted his first show as Carson's successor on May 25, 1992, with comedian Billy Crystal as his first guest. Even though he took over "The Tonight Show" desk full-time, Leno never stopped touring on the comedy circuit, where he averaged 150 gigs a year.
While host of "The Tonight Show," Leno was beloved for his hysterical monologues, celebrity interviews and his "Headlines" feature, where he would roast real newspaper headlines that should have never made it into print. Another popular skit was his "Jaywalking" segment, where he would ask people on the streets of Los Angeles basic questions they often would answer incorrectly.
Leno's reign as the host of "The Tonight Show" ended in 2014. His final show, episode, 4,610, was on February 6, 2014 with his final guest, Crystal, and musical guest, Garth Brooks, along with a few surprise guests.
Under Leno's leadership, "The Tonight Show" garnered four Emmy Awards, and Leno was awarded numerous accolades, including a star on Hollywood's Walk of Fame in 2000 and induction into the Television Academy Hall of Fame in 2014. Leno's "the Tonight Show" attracted more than five million nightly viewers.
Nowadays, the "retired" Emmy award winner is the host and producer of "Jay Leno's Garage," an auto-centric television show that details his avid collection of classic automobiles and motorcycles. Leno has also maintained an active schedule as a touring stand-up comedian, appearing in 200 live performances a year in venues across the United States and Canada as well as charity events and USO tours. In addition, he is a best-selling children's author, corporate speaker, movie voice-over artist and philanthropist.
posted on 8/10/2015