The Jay Leno Show User Reviews
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4 stars
Jay is the best
December 15, 2009
By Linda See all Linda's reviews (1)
I think if you continue to massage the format, this show will be a keeper. Jay seems to be almost screaming in many of the segments. I would love to see him just talk in a normal tone. I think more interaction with the audience would be fun also. I think that Jay needs to be behind the desk when interviewing his guests. Some of the segments are not funny when he brings in others trying to be funny. Perhaps the old tonight show format would flow better. In a nutshell, more Jay and less other comics would be best. Could we have more jaywalking, more headlines, less comics (unless it is a guest stand up comic) more musical acts, more Jay, and more audience participation. The actors playing a game to get to plug their movies is fun but you could come up with better games. I like 10 at 10 but the segment needs to be a little longer ( Jay seems to be rushing the stars) and remember more Jay is always better. If you continue the outdoor car competition, give it more time. It is funny and could be a lot better. Perhaps you are trying to cram too much into the hour. I suggest the good segments sould be longer and the not so good segments eliminated. Conan does not have the class of a Johnny Carson or a Jay Leno. I think NBC made a big mistake giving him the tonight show.Was this review helpful to you? Sign in to rate -
3 stars
Jay always good - the time not so much!
November 30, 2009I love Jay no matter what. He is down to earth and a family person. Plus he loves animals. I wish he would wear his usual daily uniform - jeans and shirt occasionally. We need to see his vehicles more often. Headlines is wonderful.
I have to PVR the show at 10:00 and miss the 11:30 slot as I, too, watched it before going to sleep. The other two late night guys cannot hold a candle to Jay's humanity and humour.
Miss Kitty - CanadaWas this review helpful to you? Sign in to rate -
3 stars
What Happened To The Old Jay??
November 25, 2009I liked Jay Leno as long for as he has hosted the former Tonight Show. Some nights were better than others, but there was always a flow to the show, spontaneity, great guests, and a nice mix of music, comedy, monologue, audience interaction, interviews, etc. I was NOT pleased when they decided to pick Conan to replace Jay, but that's another story. I felt trying to do five nights a week at an hour each was abit ambitious, but I also felt the reality and drama shows needed some competition. I felt if anyone could handle it, Jay could.
I like having SOME of the old band still, although it doesn't seem as full and fun as it was on the old Tonight Show. Kevin continues to laugh at Jay's jokes as he did before, just like Ed laughed to help Johnnie out, but it seems really contrived now.
Jay looks more formal and conservative and older than he did when he left the Tonight Show. What's with the new hair style, combed to the side? His suits are boring and conservative, and he just doesn't have the energy or seem to be enjoying what he is doing! It starts from the minute he comes through those goofy doors on the set, which I also don't like very much. His smile looks phony and forced. It's just not the same old Jay. I am sure he knows the shows ratings are tanking, but I doubt he knows what to do about it. He also probably us not real pleased that Conan was losing to Letterman from shortly after he took over as host of the Tonight Show.
Some of the old gags and skits are good: Jaywalking, Stupid Criminals, Headlines, etc. But between the odd set which has places he goes to talk to people on the large screen for his Ten at Ten questions, to the awkward two chairs, where he sits to supposedly have an intimate chat with his guest of the night, it just is usually alot of moving around and seems disorganized and often, well, boring.
No matter how large the stars he has on, it is simply not the same look and feel that Jay was used to and we were used to seeing on his show. Unless they change alot of things, so it is closer to what he used to have (even if it means Conan doesn't make it because he is nowhere as good as Jay was to begin with) I think they better do something soon. They could start with cutting back to 3 times a week perhaps and spending more time with a better set and things to do in the hour. If that doesn't work I don't see Jay's show living or doing very well unless he changes places with Conan. If Conan and Jimmy K. can't make it on their own, then maybe they need another format or another network.
I miss the old Jay, period. The guy that gets up there now is an older looking frumpy dressing man I recognize, but he has lost his fire and energy for the most part. I'd rather not see him at all than see him try something that is so different from what he did so well for so long. He can't be enjoying this! And I am sure NBC is wondering WHY THE H*LL they ever dreamed up this idea.
Bring back the old Jay or let him play with his cars and bikes and do stand up across the country, where he shines best. It would be a service to us and to him as well.Was this review helpful to you? Sign in to rate -
4 stars
The Jay Leno Show
November 25, 2009
By JUDY W See all JUDY W's reviews (1)
I love the Jay Leno Show, but I am so sorry he is not on at ll:30. The other two (O'Brian and Letterman) are just awful. I DVR him now and watch him the next afternoon. My husband and I watched Jay at 11:30 and went to sleep laughing. Now we just watch the news in bed, because we can't stand the other two. We can't watch the DVR in our bedroom.Was this review helpful to you? Sign in to rate -
4 stars
Jay Leno
November 24, 2009Don't cancel it. I am a big fan of Leno but the mistake was to move the show to 10 p.m. I cannot miss CSI or the Mentalist. Watch him other nights. I liked the show like it was. Ever heard of that saying, if it's broke, don't fix it.Was this review helpful to you? Sign in to rate
