A/k/a Tommy Chong

Chong cuts a hugely sympathetic figure in the story of his legal troubles after Operation Pipe Dreams, an anti-paraphernalia sweep that specifically targeted his bong business.

"...County, Pa. – Buchanan's jurisdiction. Schlosser and various commentators (Jay Leno, Bill Maher, legendary stoner Peter Coyote) argue that..."

Sept. 22, 2006 Movie Review by Marrit Ingman

News Ticker: April 3

All the news that's fit to blog

"...Mike Rice commits a flagrant foul, Jay Leno says goodnight, and Rick Perry get some bragging..."

April 3, 2013 News Post by Brandon Watson

TV Eye: Ch-Ch-Ch-Changes

Uh oh. Turns out Jay Leno's not going away after all.

"...Just when I was gearing up to count down Jay Leno's departure from The Tonight Show – and hoping..."

Dec. 19, 2008 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Livin' Lavaca Loca

In the early Eighties, back when Jay Leno was still funny, he and a number of now-big name comics told jokes at a little place on Lavaca called the Comedy Workshop. Being there changed the life of one person, who recalls what it was like.

"...Remember when Jay Leno used to be funny? Back during the early..."

Jan. 26, 2001 Arts Feature by Angela Davis

TV Eye

The games are finally over. Time to get back to regular programming.

"...I have to admit, the opening sequence of Jay Leno's first night back as host of The Tonight..."

March 5, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Jay just won't stay away

"...When it comes to NBC, all roads lead to Jay Leno. The soon-to-be former host of The Tonight Show..."

May 29, 2009 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Andy Kindler

The 'comedian's comedian' returns to explain just why you didn't laugh at his last joke

"...gonna do in the speech is a 'Farewell to Leno,' 'cause I think he might be retiring for real...."

June 21, 2013 Arts Feature by Robert Faires

TV Eye: No Matter Where You Go, There You Are

Conan returns to late-night television

"...than long-time late-night ratings winner The Tonight Show With Jay Leno – the show at the center of the..."

Nov. 12, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

NBC late-night hosts Jay Leno and Conan O'Brien will return to the air in early 2008; also, 'TV Eye' eyes the Golden Globe noms

"...the air in early 2008. The Tonight Show With Jay Leno and Late Night With Conan O'Brien (both on..."

Dec. 21, 2007 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

TV Eye

Belinda Acosta talks about how glad she is to see Dave back on the air (we are, too), why Dan's patriotic meltdown pissed her off (irresponsible journalism), what Politically Incorrect-ism Bill said (but later retracted), and where are civil liberties are headed (the toilet).

"...ABC Web site and on The Tonight Show With Jay Leno: "In no way was I intending to say,..."

Sept. 28, 2001 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Lost Highway

Enigmatic even by Lynchian standards, Lost Highway is a hallucinatory orgy of visual and aural elements and clues.

"...on a recent segment of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. After effusing briefly about Robert Blake's clip, Leno..."

Feb. 28, 1997 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

The Luv Doc: Probably a Rat

Can cats see ghosts?

"...be funny to you, though, and that's perfectly OK. Jay Leno hosted The Tonight Show for 17 years. Seventeen..."

April 1, 2022 Column by The Luv Doc

TV Eye

Life ain't the only thing that's like a box of chocolates -- talk shows are, too!

"...Craig Kilborn (CBS) and NBC's The Tonight Show With Jay Leno. Of course, watching Leno brings back memories of..."

Jan. 25, 2002 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

A Tale of Two Comics

Comedy Contrast: Bill Hicks & David Letterman

"...by passing him over and giving Carson's spot to Jay Leno, to show that he could succeed in an..."

March 21, 1997 Arts Feature by Harvey Pekar

The Luv Doc: History

Any time you start poking around in someone's skeleton closet there is a good chance you're going to get boned

"...of her first dog ... or whether she thinks Jay Leno is even remotely funny. If she answers "mustard"..."

Nov. 4, 2016 Column by The Luv Doc

Delivery Man

Vince Vaughn stars in this remake of a sweet Canadian film about a prolific sperm donor whose contributions catch up with him 20 years later.

"...the country’s laughing stock, mocked in nightly monologues from Jay Leno to Bill Maher...."

Nov. 22, 2013 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Tops & Bottoms

Gay Place blogger Jordan weighs in with individual lists

"...these chicken sandwich recipes) of the people, with even Jay Leno joining the cause by throwing snowballs at the..."

Jan. 7, 2013 Qmmunity Post by Jordan Gass-Pooré

TV Eye: Wish List

Looking back and looking forward

"...media and elsewhere: Conan got dissed, NBC is evil, Jay Leno is the devil, and on and on and..."

Dec. 31, 2010 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Josh Rosenblatt Has Seen the Future, and It Isn't Pretty

Magic eight-balling 2008, month by month

"...written. Sean Hannity declares exercise and the outdoors un-American. Jay Leno recruits a group of elementary-school students to write..."

Jan. 3, 2008 Screens Post by Josh Rosenblatt

Serious GAME

For the Austin Outlaws, the game is the only thing

"...are signs of mainstream interest – an appearance on Jay Leno, the occasional network news report. Earlier this year,..."

June 2, 2006 Sports Feature by Kevin Brass

TV Eye

The mean month of May

"...you just can't say goodbye, the cast will join Jay Leno on the Tonight Show at the Central Perk..."

April 30, 2004 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Calendar Girls

Middle-aged British women bare all for charity.

"...who is mortified by his mother’s antics. Soon enough, Jay Leno sticks his nose in and invites the women..."

Jan. 2, 2004 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Stuck on You

The Farrelly brothers deliver the ultimate buddy movie.

"...Starring: Matt Damon, Greg Kinnear, Eva Mendes, Jessica Cauffiel, Jay Leno, Wen Yann Shih, Cher, Meryl Streep, Griffin Dunne..."

Dec. 12, 2003 Movie Review by Marc Savlov

Queer Like Them

"It seems like a mere 20 years ago that prime-time TV viewers were all atwitter about gays on television," writes Belinda Acosta. But now, with the success of Queer Eye for the Straight Guy and Boy Meets Boy on Bravo, "viewers are consuming TV's idea of gay culture as happily as a free pass at a day spa." Turns out, though, that there are still a couple of little problems.

"...Eye special on Aug. 14 following Will & Grace. Jay Leno, the Tonight Show band, and the show's set..."

Aug. 8, 2003 Screens Column by Belinda Acosta

Comedian

"...folks like Chris Rock, Colin Quinn, Garry Shandling, and Jay Leno. He hashes over what works and what doesn't..."

Nov. 1, 2002 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

After a Fashion

Happy Second Anniversary, After a Fashion! Follow along as Stephen has a great weekend talking "inner slut" with Lucinda Williams!

"...were of her, and how fab she looked on Jay Leno's show last week. She's got such style --..."

Aug. 17, 2001 Column by Stephen MacMillan Moser

American Hot Wax

This neglected 1978 American rock & roll film is a historical invocation of legendary deejay Alan Freed's life and cultural impact.

"...D: Floyd Mutrux (1978); with Tim McIntire, Laraine Newman, Jay Leno, Fran Drescher, Jeff Altman, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee..."

Sept. 3, 1999 Screens Review by Louis Black

All the Pain Platinum Can Buy

"...into the public consciousness), Fastball has not only surfed Jay Leno's couch on The Tonight Show, they've also shake..."

Dec. 11, 1998 Music Feature by Andy Langer

Meet Wally Sparks

"...with a riot-squad worth of cameo appearances (Tony Danza, Jay Leno, Gilbert Gottfried, Julia Sweeney, Roseanne, Bob Saget, Lesley..."

Feb. 7, 1997 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Articulations

More money for the Long Center, more art for AMOA, and more national exposure for a Flaming Idiot.

"...he got to go on national TV and make Jay Leno a bologna sandwich with his feet! Fans of..."

May 12, 2000 Arts Column by Robert Faires

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