Leno’s comments, made in a conversation with the Ronald Reagan Institute, were published by the foundation on 22 July, shortly after Stephen Colbert’s US talk show was cancelled by the US broadcaster CBS – in what Colbert’s supporters believe was a politically motivated act due to Colbert’s regular lampooning of Donald Trump.

Former late-night comedy giant Jay Leno thinks today’s TV hosts are fools for falling back on one-sided political humor – explaining they’re isolating half their audience with the endless partisan jabs.

Comedian Jay Leno bemoaned increased partisanship and political humor on late night shows, saying comics who opt for political jokes are making a mistake. “I love political humor, don’t get me

Some people grew up with Jay Leno as the host of The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009… and then again from 2010 to 2014. This is the first thing that Jay Leno said as the host of The Tonight Show after entering the stage to enthusiastic applause from the audience.