Jay Leno Striking Deal To Launch New Primetime Car Series

Jay Leno is lining up his first regular television hosting gig since leaving The Tonight Show in February, and he's staying in the NBCUniversal family.

Leno is close to a deal to host a new show for cable network CNBC, sources tell The Hollywood Reporter. The show will focus on Leno's longtime love of cars and will air in primetime, not late night.

Landing Leno is a coup for CNBC. The network, known for financial news, has been trying to broaden its viewership by airing reality shows like The Profit and Restaurant Startup in primetime. Its biggest draw is reruns of financial game show Shark Tank, which have performed very well for the network.


Read Article

Sciros - 10/9/2014 12:44:07 PM

+3 Boost

He should have been the main host of Top Gear US. He's the only person I can think of that would be appropriate, really.

Car4Life - 10/9/2014 8:20:53 PM

+2 Boost

Agreed, his passion for cars runs deep and his sense of humor doesn't hurt

leej - 10/9/2014 2:01:24 PM

-1 Boost

I honestly cannot stomach Jay Leno...

vdiv - 10/10/2014 2:12:15 PM

+1 Boost

"Be a man, take some Pepto-Bismol..."

Seriously, what's wrong with Leno, especially with his affinity to all things automotive?