Jay Leno, the former host of the Tonight Show, recently shared his thoughts on the current state of late-night television in an interview with Deadline. Leno believes that podcasts have become the new talk shows, and he considers Joe Rogan to be the new Johnny Carson.
The Evolution of Late-Night TV
Leno pointed out that Joe Rogan’s ability to host meaningful conversations without the constraints of the FCC is a key factor in his success. Leno also noted that the amount of commercials during late-night shows has increased significantly, which he thinks has hurt the genre.
Leno has remained busy since leaving the Tonight Show in 2014, hosting his own YouTube show, Jay Leno’s Garage, and performing stand-up comedy. He stated that he does not feel retired and enjoys his current projects.
Leno also discussed the changing landscape of comedy, stating that it is no longer possible to make fun of both sides equally without facing backlash. He emphasized the importance of remembering that funny is funny, regardless of the current societal climate.
Original reporting: Fox News (HLL/CB) — read the source article.
