Jay Leno

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Jay Leno born?April 28, 1950
2. Where was Jay Leno born?New York, USA
3. What is the television hall of fame?Inducted in 2014
4. What is the automotive interests?Extensive car collection, writes for 'Popular Mechanics', hosts 'Jay Leno's Garage'
5. Who is Jay Leno?Jay Leno is a funny TV host who loves cars and makes people laugh.
6. What show did Jay Leno host?He was the host of NBC's "The Tonight Show" from 1992 to 2009 and again from 2010 to 2014.

Late-Night Talk Show: A television program typically broadcast after 11:00 p.m., featuring interviews and comedy.
Ratings: Measurements of how many people are watching a particular television show.
Automotive Aficionado: A person who is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic about cars.