Jay Leno - Adam Carolla Show 11/15/21 

Just realized that Jay is the true link we have to the classic standups of the 50s-60s. Dangerfield, Rickles, etc. Love the Dangerfield story, so touching...

You're a legend for getting Jay on the show. He is one of those few people in show business that you just know is worthy of their reward.

These two are the most normal people in Hollywood and it’s so refreshing.

I swear I could listen to jay tell stories for hours. Great guy.

Jay is one of the greatest storytellers I’ve ever heard. Love him.

I saw Leno's show live in June of 1994. Danny DeVito was a guest, All-4-One performed "I Swear" and Ray Romano did standup. Jay said hello to us fans at the end of the taping while they were taking some quick 10 second spots for promotion. The mood in that room was so positive and upbeat. He is one incredible machine and the real deal. Ray Romano was on my flight back to JFK the next day on an empty 767. I briefly said hello to show respect and he was a guy that was obviously working his tail off. And, it paid off! Those were the days. Jay is so impressive as a work machine and such quick wit. A genius and still the guy from next door that you love. Great interview!!!

Tremendous respect to Jay for taking a pay cut to keep his staff. The guy is a legend. There are few good clean comics these days (I love Chappelle and before that Carlin, Eddie Murphy and Sam Kinison) but Jay proves that you can be a clean comic and still get laughs

"I don't shoot for happiness, I shoot for content." Excellent philosophy. Keeps you level-headed and humble.

Took a $15M paycut to save his staff’s jobs. Amazing. Not enough (any?) people know about this. What a great (and very funny!) guy

Jay was vilified by other talk show hosts but to me he always seems like a really decent guy.

Jay is one of the nicest guys in show business. I have run into him in public several different times. He was always friendly every single time. And the guy is so down to earth. He is just a great guy!

Could you imagine if Jay Leno, Adam Carolla, and Tim Allen did the US Top Gear show? It might have been bigger than the original.

Great interview! Jay and Adam are both class acts. Awesome that Adam let him talk.

Adam and Jay. Two names who made up my '90s childhood on late night. Great interview

I've heard the Dangerfield story before and the pay cut but he doesn't get enough credit for just being a stand up guy. Last of the good eggs. Thanks Jay and Adam.

All Jay Leno has done for me is make me laugh and stimulate my mind with his garage show. And with that, I say,... Thank you, Jay Leno!!

Damn Jay should be a life coach. I can vouch for what he said about contentment. I had contentment but I went for happiness and lost my company my family and myself. Wish I could have been content with being content

Jay is a car guys national treasure! I could hear him talk about rare or strange cars for hours! I

Lovely person talking about he took a 50 percent pay cut so no one would be out of work “it s ok I got enough money “ beautiful ,how often does that happen in show business right lol or in any business or in life simply even .God bless him

Jay is such a genuine guy! I saw him at the Auburn, In auto auction as a kid. One of my heroes.

Jay is a total classy big brother. Engaging and authentic, without a political agenda. Refreshing and very rare in Hollywood nowadays. :) JV Johnny

If I remember right regarding the Duesenberg in the parking garage in New York City, there was an issue getting it out because it didn’t fit in the modern car elevator they had installed

Gratitude and humility. This is the key.

This was amazing. I’ve always loved Jay’s comedy, and I’ve watched his RU-vid channel for YEARS, but this was a whole different side of him. Loved it. 👏👏👏

When you go to an auto auction and Jay Leno starts bidding against you.

Jay's story about making Rodney laugh one more time was perfect.

Man, I couldn't wait for Jay to go into further detail the comedians he loves.

This is how all his shows need to be... this is the key to SUCCESS... no idiotic co-hosts making inane comments into a mic... just a laid back conversation between two people you want to hear talk. How do you think Joe Rogan got millions of dollars??? No dumb co-host cackling, no lame sound effects... just something you can put on in the background and chill out to.

Everytime I see Jay I worry that his stories my die with him. I worry that he hasn't got them all told yet, that he hasn't done a Jay lenos garage of every car in the garage yet. Here's to enough years to finish passing on the rest of the stories.

Jay Leno is a great guest. Great interview 👍

Those Duesenberg stories were amazing! Thanks Jay and Adam.👏

I met Jay in the mid 1980's in Seattle prior to his performance. He was reAlly friendly and down to earth.

I love jay leno. He’s so real. His honesty is so great.

Taking a pay cut so everyone you work with can keep their job, is the act of a true human being. I have a new respect for Jay Leno. I never thought any celebrity was capable of that.

I met jay for the second time at crown center south in Atlanta.i had just restored a 1959 mb 190 sl ,he grilled me on the weight,the rear suspension,who did the gages,who did the body work,etc.he’s knew everything about my car,thats when i knew he was a absolutely car guy

Best episode of the RU-vid channel days I’ve seen. Jay is or seems to always find ways to interest me in him? Idk I like Jay Leno , his car shows I really like, now I find his history & the way he tells it interests me emphatically. Having him & Tim Allen together on your show would probably be a great idea 💡? Lol I’m a sucker for history. I do have a hard time believing ALL his tonight show loot is sitting in the bank ,but who knows right…good show Adam Edit: btw it’s obvious how simple it is for you to communicate with Jay.

Kids in the future won't be like "hey Trevor Noah is talking to Steven Colbert guys!"

This is one of the best interviews that I’ve ever heard. Terrific job by both interviewee and interviewer.

An American treasure, this stuff. Enjoy it while it lasts kids...

Jay Leno's HEADLINES from his TONIGHT SHOW is priceless.

Few understand the wisdom of Jay Leno. Glad to see someone who made it to the top of his game and still remain human.

I had respect for Jay Leno, NOW even more.

I’ve had the pleasure to talk to Jay at car shows around So Cl and the rock store. I will say he is exactly like he is in this video. Refreshing to know he is so grounded.

A video worth playing over again. Must be my 4th time playing it now.

This was an excellent hour, well spent. I was not a huge Leno fan during his Tonight years - preferred Letterman for the most part - but I have come to respect Jay more and more. His, and everyone's, public persona, is crafted, so he won't exhibit any of his flaws, but he appears to have it together. Plus, I love cars and have enjoyed many of his Garage videos. Even on those, he makes sure to bring it. Although these guys obviously don't do it any more for the coin, they support whatever staffs work with them, and I'm sure that is gratifying to them, even if they don't need to keep earning. Most true comics tend to work until they drop, and it's not always pretty.

Miss Jay Leno’s tonight show stand up and street interviews. Jimmy Fallon is just a poor replacement.

Jay is very underated, kind and genuine. As the saying goes..".Humility is the mother of Giants " Great interview and discussion Adam. Bravo Gents ! 👏👏👏😊👍🥇🍻🇨🇦

Great multifaceted and almost educational show . 😂 35 years cracking my back doing physical labor vs cracking jokes for a living that's a no brainer , if you have one.

I was on the Jay Leno show in December 2000 and he was a fantastic person. He insisted on pictures with him and my family.

I remember listening to a recording of Jack Benny doing his radio show. A robber says to Benny, “Your money or your life?”A few seconds pass and the robber asks him again, “Your Money Or Your Life!” Benny then says, “I’m Thinking It Over!” One of the funniest line I have ever heard!

Man that Rodney story was rough... what a memory.

I just saw Jay and Adam at the British show at the comedy club The improv in Brea and Jay is a natural when he comes out on stage he just is naturally funny And Adam and Jay together that's pure genius 🤣

Never thought I'd miss Jay so much on The Tonight Show

As a drummer/musician I alway would get on stage anywhere and play any kind of music...because my drum teacher told me when I was 6 years old...always get on stage...Nobody will see you in the crowd. And you never know who is in the crowd. He was so right.

Jay has always been fantastic. As a fellow car guy I’d love to spend a day, heck even a half day with him listening to his car stories and sharing some of mine. He’s spot on when he says it’s all about the story because my experience tells me the exact same thing. Meeting him is on my bucket list.

I love the story telling with amazing punch-ups of this or that! Like Adam’s realization of Pop music being played in restaurants as if the fans of that music are actually the people who pay the tab at said bar/ restaurant! Insights into the human condition, corporate America, and day to day life!

When Jay wrote his 1996 book, a collection of stories from his time on the road, he said he would eventually follow it up with a proper autobiography. I'd love to see that project materialize.

jay is a good preserve of cars and thanku jay and lets go brandon

"You can do anything you want to do in life, as long as Jay Leno doesn't want to do it, too."

Love the story about Rodney. It shows how good a guy he really is.

Caught his act in Vegas several years ago. Loved it.

He took a 15 million pay cut to be able to keep all of his staff because of nbc orders. He liked his staff because he hired them and let them do their jobs without interference. Loved his humour and miss him on tonight.

i have been a fan of jay leno while he was on the tonight show because he was a straight talker , he didnt come out with stupid antics . i still watch some of his tonight shows. when he goes on tour for his comedy show i try to catch it and he doesnt disappoint me. jay is the best car guy to listen to .

Had fun listening to Jay. A true talent and a gentleman always.

Thanks Adam for revealing the real Leno... an honest treasure.

Such a pleasure to listen Jay telling stories even if I have already heard them many times. What can be more interesting than two car enthusiasts talking about cars.

Best hour I’ve seen in a long time. Long live Jay

Precious! I can't believe I found this video.

Two great guys. Great interview and story about Rodney.

He’s the best. Being a car guy myself. I just love him

Fantastic interview. Could listen to Jay for hours. Down-to-earth, quality human.

Such a great interview. Really lovely. Thank you both very much.

I've been watching Jay Leno headlines on RU-vid for the past few months. Hilarious!! 😆

Great episode! Really enjoyed this.

This is one of the best interviews Adam has done, and will be in the vault of Leno's biography

I can listen to Jay and Adam all day long. Get it on!

I cried my eyes out about Rodney. Thanks for sharing guys!

Jay is soooo interesting, what a life and what a way to live (his) life - Inspiring, truly!

Big fans of both of these two men, great interview, loved it!! Thanks Adam!

Class act. Jay is an honest man. What you see is what you get.

Adam and Jay, thank you. Great interview!

one of the best guests ever

Loved this interview.

How has this not surpassed a million views at minimum.....

This was great .Really enjoy it. thanks

What a decent wonderfull Man. Have been to His standup shows. Love His car collection.

What a great show by both Adam and Jay . Absolutely riveting /fascinating ! Great stories Jay.

Great interview. Jay is a fascinating, warm, non-stop story teller.

I loved the story Jay told about Rodney Dangerfield just before he died. He was one of my favorite comedians when I was a kid.

Great show, glad I took the time to watch.

This is an amazing interview

“low self esteem“ potato potato. lol. this just natural people with natural talent. Seems to me like he is a very humble man. And we should all take notes on that. This interview is awesome by the way… Thanks.

Best show I’ve watched, Leno has always been someone I enjoy hearing from

Fascinating to listen to you guys. This is the real meaning of life.

What a wonderful hour to spend. Adam, thanks for the great interview with Jay. A car guy's dream experience.

I don’t know y but I always enjoy jay lenos interviews and I actually watch the whole show… it’s weird but he’s a simple down to earth guy.

Thank you for posting this interview with Jay very interesting topics

He might not like people calling him a legend, but the last joke is why he is a legend.

Jay was the first victim of Wokeness. Love Jay!!!! Such a genuine , wholesome human being!!!!

Love the conversation. Excellent. Thank you for doing this.