Stand-Up Comic and Tonight Show Host Jay Leno
Leno talks with Terry about his life: growing up, his struggling years as a standup (with other comics like Robin Williams, Andy Kaufman, and Steve Martin), and taking over The Tonight Show. His new memoir is called "Leading With My Chin."
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Other segments from the episode on October 21, 1996
Fresh Air with Terry Gross, October 21, 1996: Interview with Jay Leno; Commentary on early blues musicians; Interview with Jay Leno; Review of the television show "Ink."
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