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Article: 'Leno' shifts format.(ARTS ETC.)(TUNING IN TO TV)(Column)
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- The Washington Times (Washington, DC)
- Article date:
- November 12, 2009
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Byline: Robyn-Denise Yourse, THE WASHINGTON TIMES
'Leno' shifts format
When NBC announced the format of The Jay Leno Show, the network pointed out that it would be turning the structure from The Tonight Show on its head. While it would start with a monologue, the network said Mr. Leno would save the signature comedy bits for the end of the episode in order to provide the strongest news lead-in for its local affiliates.
Indeed, since its launch Sept. 14, Mr. Leno has presented Headlines - his signature Tonight Show routine - every Monday night - as the last segment of the show.
However, on Monday, the show finally broke from that mold ...