Was Jay Leno Your Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host?

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    Jay Leno replaced what famous host on "The Tonight Show"?

    • Johnny Carson
    • Bob Hope
    • David Letterman
    • Ed Sullivan
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Late night talk show host, Jay Leno, brought us laughs and many great conversations throughout his tenure on television. Take this quiz to see if your knowledge is right on for this late night funny man.  

Was Jay Leno Your Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host? - Quiz

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  • 2. 
    What was Jay Leno's occupation before becoming a TV host? - ProProfs

    What was Jay Leno's occupation before becoming a TV host?

    • Actor

    • Comedian

    • Teacher

    • TV producer

    Correct Answer
    A. Comedian
    Explanation
    Before becoming a TV host, Jay Leno's occupation was a comedian. This is evident from his successful career in stand-up comedy, which eventually led to him hosting "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for many years. Leno's comedic talent and ability to entertain audiences through his humor made him a well-known and respected figure in the comedy industry.

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    Who is the current successor of "The Tonight Show"? - ProProfs

    Who is the current successor of "The Tonight Show"?

    • Jimmy Fallon

    • Jimmy Kimmel

    • Conan O'Brien

    • Seth Myers

    Correct Answer
    A. Jimmy Fallon
    Explanation
    Jimmy Fallon is the current successor of "The Tonight Show." He took over as the host of the show in 2014, following Jay Leno's retirement. Fallon is known for his comedic skills, celebrity interviews, and popular segments such as lip sync battles and classroom instruments. He has been well-received by audiences and has helped to maintain the show's popularity and success.

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    What segment did Jay Leno use to do on "The Tonight Show"? - ProProfs

    What segment did Jay Leno use to do on "The Tonight Show"?

    • The Jay Train

    • Jay Walking

    • Jay Street

    • On the Road with Jay

    Correct Answer
    A. Jay Walking
    Explanation
    Jay Leno used to do a segment called "Jay Walking" on "The Tonight Show." This segment involved Jay Leno going out on the streets and asking random people questions about current events, history, and general knowledge. The segment was known for its humorous and sometimes surprising responses from the people interviewed.

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  • 5. 
    How many children do he and wife, Mavis, have? - ProProfs

    How many children do he and wife, Mavis, have?

    • 3

    • 1

    • 2

    • 0

    Correct Answer
    A. 0
    Explanation
    The question asks about the number of children "he" and his wife, Mavis, have. The answer is 0 because it implies that they do not have any children.

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  • 6. 
    What college did Jay Leno attend? - ProProfs

    What college did Jay Leno attend?

    • Albright College

    • Brooklyn College

    • Emerson College

    • Hiram College

    Correct Answer
    A. Emerson College
    Explanation
    Jay Leno attended Emerson College.

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  • 7. 
    In what year did Jay Leno retire from "The Tonight Show"? - ProProfs

    In what year did Jay Leno retire from "The Tonight Show"?

    • 2012

    • 2015

    • 2014

    • 2013

    Correct Answer
    A. 2014
    Explanation
    Jay Leno retired from "The Tonight Show" in 2014. This can be inferred from the fact that the given answer, 2014, is the only option provided and it is the correct answer.

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  • 8. 
    In what year did Jay Leno take over "The Tonight Show"? - ProProfs

    In what year did Jay Leno take over "The Tonight Show"?

    • 1992

    • 1994

    • 1993

    • 1991

    Correct Answer
    A. 1992
    Explanation
    Jay Leno took over "The Tonight Show" in 1992.

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  • 9. 
    When is Jay Leno's birthday? - ProProfs

    When is Jay Leno's birthday?

    • April 29, 1950

    • April 28 , 1951

    • April 29, 1951

    • April 28, 1950

    Correct Answer
    A. April 28, 1950
  • 10. 
    Where was Jay Leno born? - ProProfs

    Where was Jay Leno born?

    • Pennsylvania

    • New Jersey

    • New York

    • Maryland

    Correct Answer
    A. New York
    Explanation
    Jay Leno was born in New York.

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