Jay Leno Books Sarah Palin, 'Jersey Shore' Cast for 'Tonight Show' Comeback

By PopEater Staff Posted Feb 22nd 2010 03:00PM

When Jay Leno returns to the 'Tonight Show' on March 1, will anybody be watching? Based on his guest list for the month, all signs point to "you betcha."

According to his official site, Leno has booked a slew of famous faces for his much-anticipated and highly-debated comeback, beginning with Jamie Foxx and Olympic champion Lindsey Vonn.

The following night, Leno will play host to former Vice Presidential candidate-turned-Fox News correspondent Sarah Palin (March 2). And if that wasn't enough, Leno will then interview the cast of MTV's wildly popular reality show 'Jersey Shore,' on March 3. (We wonder: How soon before Leno books disgraced golfer Tiger Woods?)

Additional guests for the month include Matthew McConaughey (March 4), Simon Cowell (March 8), Kristen Stewart (March 10) and Judd Apatow (Mar. 12).

Meanwhile, according to Gawker, 'American Idol' alum Adam Lambert says that he will also appear on the March 2 show, which coincidentally was not mentioned on Leno's Web site.

Guest list aside, Leno's debut is already poised to be a ratings spectacle, given all the drama that occurred earlier this year between NBC, Leno and ousted 'Tonight Show' host Conan O'Brien. And when you consider that 18.4 million watched the debut of 'The Jay Leno Show' last September, Leno is that much more likely to take the reigns back from David Letterman, whose ratings have flourished since Leno left the 'Tonight Show' in May 2009.

Whether or not he will retain his audience, however, remains to be seen.

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Jay Leno Snapshots

Jay Leno speaks during the panel for "The Jay Leno Show" at the NBC Universal Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. More Photos >>

Jay Leno Snapshots

FILE - In this March 19, 2009 file photo, host Jay Leno is shown on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

Jay Leno Snapshots

FILE - In this Aug. 5, 2009 file photo, Jay Leno speaks during the panel for "The Jay Leno Show" at the NBC Universal Television Critics Association summer press tour in Pasadena, Calif. NBC Universal Television Entertainment Chairman Jeff Gaspin on Sunday, Jan. 10, 2010 said that Leno's nightly prime-time show will end with the beginning of the Winter Olympics on Feb. 12. (AP Photo/Matt Sayles, file)

Jay Leno Snapshots

FILE - In this March 19, 2009 file photo, host Jay Leno is shown on "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" in Burbank, Calif. (AP Photo/Gerald Herbert, file)

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Monday 22 February

By ScotLinkletter

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Art didn't die. I heard he had a mild stroke in 2008 but have seen nothing on his death.

Thursday 25 March

By Martha Dabcy

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Good for you. Most of these Palin haters must LOVE Nancy Pelosi!!! God help us!

By Joe

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I'll be watching for two reasons. 1) Jay is funny. In fact one of the only funny guys on late night. 2) Sarah Palin. To the supporters need I say more? To the Leftists, the Oblamerites, the obstructionists, the blame America crowd and the disillusioned Socialists who refuse to read the history of Socialism or Hitler(a product of the LEFT), She has CELEBRITY and you MUST attack her. If she got into the White House the thieves would have to scurry like rats and the Constitutionally protected activist media wouldn't be able to protect their boy any more. I can't wait for the next election. Can't wait to see your seething rage at the VOTERS. HaHaHaHa.

By Howa

Jay's funny? Are you nuts? If he didn't have a huge staff of writers the only thing funny about Jay Leno would be... WAIT A MINUTE!!! THERE WOULD BE NOTHING FUNNY ABOUT JAY LENO!!

By sandy

Hey Joe!

You're an idiot. You are part of the reason this country is going down!

By Dave

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You said it all, Joe. All those losers who rip Sarah
forget that she's more qualified than either Barak
or Joe Biden. Look how she studied the issues when she needed to in Alaska. Sure wish the Pres or VP would study the real issues. Thanks for speaking up!

By George Moyer

I do not dislike Sarah because I am an Obama supporter. I am against anybody that claims to be a sportsman and goes hunting from a helicopter. I am against anybody that sets a bad example to our children by flaunting her pregnant unmarried daughter and I am against anybody that trys to cheat by charging family expenses to their job.

By OU812IC?

To Joe: YOU sir must be a redneck. Id rather watch paint dry then watch Palin. Now that her and the rest of the Tea bagers have there own Air Force, this group is more then just scary.. Now adjust your atenna atop your cabin and i hope you are able to get good reception from the woods in which you live....

By Coleen

Joe, I could care less about Sarah Palin because I am not the least bit worried about her ever being President. One, she will never agree to be VP because her head is to big now. Two, she could not get elected. There are not enough stupid people in this country that would vote for someone who constantly rails about tele-prompters, but then writes cheat sheets on her hand like a middle school student. (PS Sarah - all Presidents have used teleprompters - some even hide hearing devices under their expensive suits). She belongs in radio along side the other blow hards that think they are smarter than they really are. She will always have an audience with the limited intelligence crowd.

Tuesday 23 February

By donny

Where the hell were you for the eight years bush and cheney rule the world and spent billions trying to get saddam. How long is it going to be before we pay for that mess. Sarah Palin couldn't even stay with OBAMA for any time in a debate even if someone gave her study notes a week ahead of time.

By g

One word for JOE.....your retarded....

By Walt

JOE, JOE, JOE, YOU SOUND LIKE YOU NEED YOUR MEDICATION, OUR PRESIDENT SEEMS TO HAVE YOU SPINING. APPARENTLY YOU DO NOT KNOW THE CONSTITUTION VERY WELL. AFTER YOUR TEXAS IDIOT LEFT US LIKE HE DID HARKIN OIL, THE TEXAS RANGERS, BANKRUP, YOU WANT TO BLAME OUR PRESIDENT. PLEASE, YOU NEED TO TAKE YOUR MEDS.

By platehead1

What a moron. Keep on dreaming.

By Fran

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I agree with you 100%. What's wrong with all these bloggers who have so much negetivity about Sarah Palin? They remind me of Chris Matthews the leftist news freak who got a thrill up his leg whenever he heard Obama speak. It makes you want to do a test on the water in their area to see if there's anything in it that's screwing up their perceptions. Well wait until November...then we will have our revenge when we vote out as many of the liberals as possible. You can find websites that will tell you how the various congressmen and senators voted. Look it up...i did.

By Debbie

It doesn't matter who Jay has on his show. The Tonight Show died when Johnny Carson retired from it and I haven't watched it since.

By jerry

Johnny Carson sucked.

By Deena

Amen girlfriend!!

By Ken

PALIN??? .....A creationist shill and media whore
No thanks Jay, I'll pass on that L O S E R
Anything more on the subject will get me censored

By Ramin

I thought Jay was a decent man until he invited Rush Limbough on his show. Now, he is inviting Sarah Palin? Jay, you have fallen in my eyes so low that the only way to save your reputation with me is climb up. That is a shame.

By mauidano

Palin & Jersey Shore...this is EXACTLY why he failed in primetime. These are the types of guests his producers were booking then. Keep it up Jay, nothing will change and you will fail. What did you NOT learn?

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