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Video! Jay Leno Joins the ‘Tonight Show’ Rumor Rumpus

March 22, 2013 Television

Jimmy Fallon poked fun at the “Tonight Show” shakeup rumors on Wednesday, and now it’s “Tonight” host Jay Leno’s turn.

Video! Jay Leno Joins the ‘Tonight Show’ Rumor Rumpus

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In his opening monologue on Thursday’s show, Leno cracked, “Are you all into March Madness? People are talking about who’s in, who’s out, who’s gonna be eliminated. And that’s just here at NBC. I’ve never been in the paper this much. It’s fantastic.”

Video! Jimmy Fallon Pokes Fun at ‘Tonight Show’ Rumors

March 21, 2013 Television

As reports circulated that NBC is readying Jimmy Fallon to replace Jay Leno on “The Tonight Show,” Fallon addressed the rumors in his “Late Night” monologue.

"Before we get started, I have to talk about the rumors that came out today, which says I'll be moving up to 11:30. Or as my parents call it, 'Yeah, that's still too late,'" joked the funnyman.

Fallon then quipped, "Actually the rumors are true. NBC is turning the ‘Tonight Show’ into a diving competition. So exciting.”

15 Little-Known Facts About Jimmy Fallon

March 21, 2013 The Extra List

Rumor has it Jimmy Fallon could be taking over the "Tonight Show!" Learn more about the late-night host in our list of little-known facts.

Video! 'Who’s On First' Starring Fallon, Crystal and Seinfeld

December 21, 2012 Television

“Late Night” host Jimmy Fallon took a stab at Abbott & Costello’s famous “Who’s On First” bit, with a little help from Billy Crystal and Jerry Seinfeld!

Announcer Steve Higgins is the befuddled Costello, and Fallon is Abbott, with a twist on the classic skit with Billy, head writer A.D. Miles and Jerry stepping in as baseball players, Who, What and I Don’t Know.

David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon Go On Despite Storm and No Audience

October 30, 2012 National News

Late-night hosts David Letterman and Jimmy Fallon were on their own Monday, taping in front of nonexistent studio audiences. With New York on lockdown because of Hurricane Sandy, the two comedians had to go it alone with just their musicians, guests and skeletal crews.

David Letterman, Jimmy Fallon Go On Despite Storm and No Audience

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Letterman kicked things off by referring to the theater as the “Ed Sullivan Shelter” and offered up the Top 10 Rejected Names for the Storm: Al Frankenstorm, Trumpical Storm, Wetzilla, iPaddle and Oprah Windy. He halfheartedly delivered monologue jokes while seated at his desk.

Jimmy Fallon Secretly Asked to Host Oscars?

August 03, 2012 Academy Awards

Late night funnyman Jimmy Fallon was in secret talks to host the Oscars, but it appears the deal fell through.

Jimmy Fallon Secretly Asked to Host Oscars?

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Sources tell the Los Angeles Times that Jimmy was being considered for the telecast, along with producer Lorne Michaels. The pairing is no surprise, considering their history with shows like “Saturday Night Live” and “Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.”

Charlie Sheen Takes 'Extra's' Rapid-Fire Quiz

June 26, 2012 As Seen On Extra

“Extra’s” Mario Lopez put “Anger Management” star Charlie Sheen to the test with a rapid-fire quiz. Find out which roles he nearly nabbed from Woody Harrelson and Johnny Depp, and the movie franchise he would love to make into a trilogy. Watch the video!