Jay Leno - Adam Carolla Show 11/15/21

Part 2 of today’s podcast is a 1-on-1 conversation between Adam and Jay Leno. The guys begin by talking about comedians who waste time doing crowd work, Jay’s incredible memory, and wrapping your mind around people’s feedback on your work. They also chat about being interested in both comedy and mechanics, a typical day in the life for Jay, and putting together his incredible car collection. Later, Adam asks Jay about his early days of standup comedy, and they go on to discuss comedians that Jay thinks are great. In the last part of the show, Adam asks Jay about his religious beliefs, and Jay tells a story about Rodney Dangerfield.

[@roberthoffhines5419]

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...

[@ramongonzalez2112]

Rickles made me laugh so hard it was almost life threatening.😆Jay’s the best, so down to earth. Carolla too.

[@aristotle736]

No one except for maybe Robin Williams made Carson laugh to tears like Mr.Dangerfield .He was awesome.

[@buzzgirl1548]

31:01

[@Kunfucious577]

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

[@mckernan603]

Leno is a weirdo who hid in closets to steal Carson’s gig

[@Winterstick549]

@@mckernan603 Carson chose him. Go back into your closet weirdo.

[@rollin19]

Hahah yeah..not really.

[@rollin19]

Carolla a huge weirdo and I can bet many who follow him are so they see nothing wrong with that being a total nerd who is not funny.

[@tomthinks2089]

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

[@RisingUnderdog]

Same! That ended way too soon!

[@newtempphone-ash9507]

Jay!!! awww I feel like Jay Leno was everyone's dad... he's always consistent.

[@Kunfucious577]

Legend. When comedy was just for fun.

[@JohnEllzey]

Same! Just good people that’s all you can say, Jay is good people

[@justinhenderson5710]

Me T000!! I met him at a car show. So friendly. Humble. Amazing human.

[@regalsurvivor3418]

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.

[@chrisdoe3642]

aceman and leno or normand talking is just such a treat, i hope they understand marketing, views aside, how much they are giving to the ppl who appreciate it

[@margaretcampbell2681]

Jay is great

[@stanlindert6332]

Geez now I need a Mustang.. or a Tesla? Anything besides my 5.7 Hemi. Actually kind of like it. Gonna tell the Robin Hood joke and act like it’s mine

[@fhowland]

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

[@dr.wolfstar1765]

"Don't blame conan" is his greatest story ever

[@Lemopalm]

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

[@HamiltonRb]

Jerry Seinfeld was like that too, never a dirty joke

[@Lemopalm]

@@HamiltonRb Yep very true, his stand up has always been clean but it's always very funny

[@savage22bolt32]

And I respect his decision to NOT apologize for some old jokes that wouldn't fly today, but were appropriate in their time.

[@charlie1832]

Actually Jay isn’t very clean in his standup , my mom went to his show in December 2019 and said she was surprised at some of his jokes because she always thought he was a clean comic

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

Carlin was a fraud.

[@joesmith332]

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.

[@mightisright]

Add Jerry Seinfeld and you've got something.

[@someawhole6578]

@@mightisright only on Porsche episodes.

[@DupreeKingdom04]

That, sir.....is a GREAT idea!!

[@MicahPotts]

Make it!

[@mudslide13]

It would be an amazing show or it’s own as long as it wasn’t trying to be Top Gear.

[@JustinCase780]

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!!!

[@bigeric1030]

You saw a great group of guests that night.

[@JustinCase780]

@@bigeric1030 Big time...and, they tape in the afternoon which is even more fun.

[@philbridges3033]

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

[@mckernan603]

Unfortunately that’s an old man talking. In his actual career, he shot for Dorito’s commercials and Conan’s career

[@dowdayjing8442]

@@mckernan603 yeah how dare he take a sizeable paycheck for only a small gig on a commercial! We’d all turn that down on principals if it was offered to us right?

[@JonClem310]

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

[@e.j.curran3441]

I miss Late Night w/ Jay Leno, and The Man Show.

[@noodlehat3250]

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

[@galaxytraveler5779]

I did not like what happened surrounding Conan after taking over his show, but i think that may have been more NBC, rather than Leno. Not sure about that, though.

[@Kunfucious577]

@@galaxytraveler5779 no. That’s how they are in Hollywood. It’s such a cutthroat business, it turns people bitter. If someone loses a show or even a job in the crew, most of the time they’ll blame the person who got the job for stealing the gig. Its a nasty environment and you need thick skin to survive.

[@dgilroy26]

@@Kunfucious577 Yeah people like Jimmy Kimmel are bitter and don't realize it is usually the corporation's fault. Conan got a huge severance check and they still get mad a Jay. It's really silly.

[@FrankBullitt390]

@@galaxytraveler5779 The shows ratings went into the toilet after Jay retired, so they hired him back. Conan isn't funny (IMO) and was never meant to be a prime time guy. Back then late-late night shows were all that was on TV at that hour, because they got a few ratings didn't mean they were good. I remember Craig Kilborn fully admitting he was only viewed by the unemployed at that hour lol (and his show was actually GOOD!)

[@MrSlowestD16]

@@galaxytraveler5779 It was entirely NBC, but I don't blame them either. The ratings for BOTH shows sucked. Conan fans aren't exactly forthcoming that he was doing trash in the prime time slot. They had to try to fix the situation, and if the old system works? Why the fuck not. And I understand it, because at the time I wasn't a Conan fan and I stopped watching when he filled that position. Later in life I came to appreciate Conan's show more, but at the time I didn't - and that was the case for many people.

[@stevenmarti7371]

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

[@LN-Lifer]

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

[@justinhenderson5710]

God Bless you brother. You gonna be Okay.

[@davidvanbrunt4233]

Your still here, that's what matters pal...

[@LN-Lifer]

Thank you both

[@AkSonya1010]

That hit me hard, what a life lesson for all of us.

[@mckernan603]

So did Jay, the weirdo who couldn’t stop working in 2009 so went back on his word and preempted Conan’s show.

[@itsmatty365]

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

[@jamesdellaneve9005]

Gratitude and humility. This is the key.

[@easye5653]

Yes, and that's what i think he meant when he said he made sure to keep the Low self esteem. Modesty and humility. His comment about alcohol summed it up, "Drink it everyday and you'll be a raging alcoholic". Lay at the pool all day, and you'll be ultra Lazy. Jay obviously was raised well.

[@artvandelay_180]

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

[@ramongonzalez2112]

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

[@johnstown2451]

They were a duesy

[@captaintoyota3171]

Fact no other car guy thought to just hit up every parking garage to find the Straus one is amazing. Jay working guy Leno put in the work and found legends

[@ZenyattaFan1]

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!

[@tedium37]

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.

[@moneyfindersllc6236]

No ham, just eggs... 😉 👍 🤣🤣 🎄

[@jeffreycoy]

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

[@Dfturcott]

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

[@danschreffler1280]

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

[@skinnyl1zard836]

Jay Leno is a great guest. Great interview 👍

[@landocommando8]

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

[@adg1017]

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

[@johnhenrymcmahon6878]

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

[@alh4z7]

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

[@phillipgoins4846]

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

[@randall-king]

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

[@peopleskarmasquad1042]

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

[@Zirion123]

Hes awesome, but ive heard he can be abit stubborn if U rub him up the wrong way, just ask Ferrari, Jay wanted a F40 or something i think and they told him he had to buy more lower ferraris first and he told them to fuck off. Such a down to earth person and love his brutal honesty

[@jackzaccardi1896]

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

[@ko9446]

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.

[@83luckyb]

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

[@CheZfrmdaWestWisc]

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.

[@Christopheromoan]

I think that about him doing standup. He’s never done a special and has said why he doesn’t want too (he can mishmash 40 years of standup and you’ll never hear the same jokes twice even if you see him two days in a row) so I hope he starts podcasting to tell HIS stories and anecdotes eventually and then does a few Netflix specials or something so we get a solid 3 hours of Leno one liners with his observational comedy.

[@col.cottonhill6655]

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

[@curtisjeffries9630]

Trevor Noah and Steven Colbert suck, though.

[@Will-ge7ri]

@@curtisjeffries9630 that’s the point. Sucks for you that a sense of humor is a proxy for intelligence.

[@curtisjeffries9630]

@@Will-ge7ri It's a joke @**hole. I get what he was saying.

[@Will-ge7ri]

@@curtisjeffries9630 yeah, sure Forest. You’re a smart, funny guy. Put your big boy jammies on now and get some sleep honey bun.

[@yittmashups]

@@curtisjeffries9630 There is a delete comment feature you know, just putting that out there.

[@williampaul8556]

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

[@YoungNino2017]

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.

[@clvrswine]

OK, expert.

[@YoungNino2017]

@@clvrswine I literally am as much as anyone else... I've been emailing Adam Carolla to come help him with his audio production back when his podcast had garbage quality audio and I wanted to help him fix it; 15 years ago.

[@jefflartigue9110]

I had respect for Jay Leno, NOW even more.

[@j.p.montpellier3834]

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

[@Kunfucious577]

You think? I think he gets the credit he deserves. He’s a legend.

[@j.p.montpellier3834]

@@Kunfucious577 Absolutely he does....that was my point . Hello ! 😁

[@bumstead1383]

Best episode of the KZbin 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.

[@Officialbunwarmer]

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.

[@thecommonsenseconservative5576]

Sure you were

[@jimbrown6060]

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.

[@hugh-johnfleming289]

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

[@rumplestilt-skin3470]

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

[@stewpittt]

Fallon and Kimmel the kunt is/are absolutely horrible. The fact that these Networks see ANY of these Late night hosts as remotely funny, speaks volumes…

[@user-sf7vl2mx1d]

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.

[@Twobarpsi]

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

[@dmiller1000]

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.

[@Jayseacc]

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

[@coffeefish]

He's a tool of the regime.

[@DanielBODell]

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

[@joerockhead7246]

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

[@danam0228]

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

[@JXS63J]

What I noticed is that Jay cut Adam off when he was about to crack a joke about Rodney's wife.

[@robertphillips6296]

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!

[@InstrumentPlayer]

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

[@carolynpercell52]

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

[@gpittel]

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

[@kirklefevrejr.603]

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 🤣

[@alphabeets]

Two great guys. Great interview and story about Rodney.

[@stevec5671]

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

[@ArthurDentZaphodBeeb]

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

[@littlebigjohn69]

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 .

[@MustangsTrainsMowers]

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

[@MattZaycYT]

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

[@willefixit]

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

[@jerrypuckett6733]

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

[@gusmath1001]

Adam and Jay, thank you. Great interview!

[@RichardJW1]

one of the best guests ever

[@aquamanvonfloozerhoffen5067]

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.

[@guidoeehg1140]

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

[@sandfarmer892]

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

[@thomas9079]

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

[@ZZ_The_Boxing_Cat]

Best episode yet. Jay is a true American. Love Jay's Garage too. Let's go Brandon!

[@justinhenderson5710]

Amen Brother 🇺🇸

[@ralph332]

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

[@nrgizd1]

Fantastic. Jay is a wonderful inspiration as a man!

[@raythackston1960]

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.

[@decencywarrior9598]

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.

[@C00LWhip]

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

[@jimgia]

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

[@andyakapopscar1191]

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

[@77magicbus]

Loved this interview.

[@johnmaccarone9407]

Great episode! Really enjoyed this.

[@sohft]

Jay is undeniably one of the greats. Nice interview.

[@cocohall16]

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

[@kateannkippy37]

ADAM I listened to you & DR.DREW for many years...Perfect balance!! Wish you were still on the radio!!

[@tconthejazz1]

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

[@rleecrossett705]

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

[@13699111]

Thank you for posting this interview with Jay very interesting topics

[@Denver-sk3yq]

Great interview!

[@ModernNeandertal]

Love Jay's Garage, mostly when he goes into knowledge mode concerning his motorcycles and cars.

[@robertrishel3685]

My favorite two entertainers and human beings!

[@bobduke1738]

I love Jay Leno. Smart and funny guy

[@debrahunt7891]

A great discussion with Jay Leno

[@shelaughs185]

I really like Jay. I was in Burbank in September, had the opportunity to see him, but had to provide proof of vax status to attend the venue. I'm sorry to have missed it.

[@at4everTia]

It's a shame there are so many industry ppl that are going along with that but not surprising..ppl need to support the ones standing up against it and not literally selling out America

[@charlie1832]

What was the venue that you had to have vax proof ?

[@shelaughs185]

@@charlie1832 Apparently all of them because: LA. This one was in Burbank. Flappers, maybe? We didn't go, but it's a well known spot. I'm from the East coast and not familiar with CA spots.

[@monkeyb1820]

@@at4everTia exactly. They have the power to save the country--but hollywood/nfl/nba are doing all they can to sell us all out.

[@TheFoyer13]

"I don't have girlfriends and cocaine habits and stuff like that you know, you can save a tremendous amount of money" LOL

[@gpdaelemans]

Chevy Vega!!!! My first Car! 73 GT Wagon with sleeved motor from a 72 fast-back.

[@brockkunz]

What a guy. His Rodney story had me in tears and laughing. THAT'S HOW IT'S DONE ✔️ 👏

[@mikeoswald8053]

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

[@annajbanana2132]

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.

[@Tomatohater64]

Jay Leno and Michael Blakey : simply spectacular men and human beings - very rare for Hollywood.

[@CountryFarmBoyUSA]

A true legend and a nice guy.

[@datsun210]

58:07 Rodney Dangerfield's Last Laugh! Great story! 🥲