KnowraJay LenoLinked fromLinked fromThe 8 pages that link to Jay Leno, each with the reason it gives.All 8Related 4Compared with 4The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonRelated: His succession made Carson's departure a defining transition in the franchise.The Tonight ShowRelated: His two tenures shaped the franchise’s most consequential succession dispute.David LettermanCompared with: Leno became Tonight Show host instead of Letterman, making their careers a defining late-night rivalry.The Comedy StoreRelated: His regular club performances formed part of the venue's late-twentieth-century comedy scene.Johnny CarsonRelated: Leno inherited the program when Carson retired.Conan O’BrienCompared with: Leno’s return to The Tonight Show precipitated O’Brien’s departure from NBC.Arsenio HallCompared with: Leno hosted a rival late-night program during Hall’s first run.Jimmy FallonCompared with: Leno preceded Fallon as host of The Tonight Show.