Did you watch jim parsons on the “Tonight Show With Jay Leno”?”
The Bottom Line Jay Leno is the Pepsi to David Letterman’s Coke – you either like one or the other, though you’re willing to have a sip of the competition now and then. The Tonight Show under Leno has enjoyed stellar ratings partly due to its appeal to general audiences. Lately, the show has tried an edgier style, which has put off some long-time viewers. Pros * A classic since its debut in 1954. * Family friendly * Appeals to a general audience Cons * Show’s style different from Carson-era * Show has taken on an edgier tone Description * Airs Monday through Friday at 11:35 a.m. EST on NBC * Debuted in 1954 as a variety show * Was a news program for six months in 1957 * Groucho Marx guest hosted before Carson took over * For the first 10 years, Carson’s Tonight Show was in New York * Hugh Downs was Jack Paar’s announcer Guide Review – Overview: The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Truth told, I’m not a huge fan of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, but only because my sensibilities are more in
It’s Parsons’ first-ever latenight TV appearance, as he notes right off the bat, getting the audience on his side (as if they could resist him anyway). Parsons seems to go in and out of playing himself and his “Big Bang” geekster character Sheldon in this 10-minute seg, but no matter. It makes for engaging live (to tape) TV because you can see some genuine nervousness on Parsons’ part, but his natural wit and charm carries him through just fine. Ferguson isn’t easy on him — it’s nothing like a typical plug-the-show/where-you-from chatshow interview (for one thing, a few coffee cups go flying) — but the tangents he takes give Parsons more opportunities to score. TV’s Craig Ferguson has reason to be feeling a little feisty these days. He’s enjoying a slight ratings bounce so far this season. “Late Late Show” won the week ended Oct. 10 and is essentially tied with NBC’s “Late Night with Conan O’Brien” for season-to-date bragging rights in the 12:35-1:35 a.m. time slot. Ferguson’s uptick
