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Which comedian hosted The Tonight Show from 1992 to 2009?
Answer
Jay Leno
Jay Leno succeeded Johnny Carson as host of The Tonight Show in 1992 and held the position until 2009, briefly returning from 2010 to 2014.
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Jay Leno's car collection includes over 180 vehicles and is valued at more than $50 million.
Other options people guess
- David Letterman
- Conan O'Brien
- Craig Ferguson
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