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Jay Leno awarded a 2015 Dodge SRT Hellcat to Cpl. Ethan Laberge during a Wednesday segment for the "Today" show. (Today)

Jay Leno awards wounded veteran, Cpl. Ethan Laberge, with 2015 Dodge Hellcat

By Jessica Chasmar - The Washington Times

Jay Leno is interview on the red carpet as he arrives at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the Mark Twain Prize for American Humor on Sunday, Oct. 19, 2014. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)

Jay Leno sideswipes Clintons while accepting Mark Twain Prize for American Humor

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

In this Thursday, May 22, 2014 photo, TV comedian Jay Leno hosts the Genesis Prize awards in Jerusalem. The 1-million dollar prize seeks to recognize individuals who have attained excellence and international renown in their chosen professional fields, and whose actions, in addition to their achievements, embody the character of the Jewish people through commitment to Jewish values, the Jewish community and/or to the State of Israel. Former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg was presented with the award on Thursday. (AP photo/Jim Hollander, Pool)

Jay Leno, in Israel, takes comedic potshots at Obama, Kerry

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

American comedian Jay Leno pauses during an interview with the Associated Press in Jerusalem, Wednesday, May 21, 2014. Leno made his first trip to Israel, where he will host an award ceremony honoring former New York mayor Michael Bloomberg. (AP Photo/Sebastian Scheiner)

AP INTERVIEW: Leno says he’s enjoying retirement

By ARON HELLER - Associated Press

Illustration on celebrity protests of anti-gay Shariah law in Brunei by Alexander Hunter/ The Washington Times

MAY: Hooray for anti-Shariah Hollywood

By Clifford D. May

In this Tuesday, March 11, 2014 photo, Hall of Fame inductee Jay Leno speaks on stage at the 2014 Television Academy Hall of Fame at the Beverly Wilshire in Beverly Hills, Calif. In an interview on Thursday, May 8, 2014, Leno says the recent collapse of U.S.-backed Mideast peace talks should make his job just a little easier when he performs in front of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu later in the month. (Photo by Frank Micelotta/Invision for the Television Academy/AP Images)

Leno to host award ceremony in Israel

By JOSEF FEDERMAN - Associated Press

The Beverly Hills Hotel has been targeted for protest because it is owned by the sultan of Brunei. The tiny Asian nation recently embraced Islamic Shariah law that calls for punishing adultery, abortions and same-sex relationships with flogging and stoning. (Associated Press)

Star power tested with boycott of Beverly Hills Hotel

By Meredith Somers - The Washington Times

Jay Leno to give commencement address at Emerson

Associated Press

FILE - In this April4, 2011 file photo, NBCUniversal CEO Steve Burke attends the Oxygen network upfront at Gotham Hall in New York. With Jimmy Fallon doing so well as &quot;Tonight&quot; show host, NBC's boss expresses no fear about who CBS chooses to replace David Letterman. Burke said Monday, April 7, 2014, that he didn't believe Tina Fey or Jay Leno would be in the running to replace Letterman. (AP Photo/Evan Agostini, file)

NBC boss isn’t worried about Letterman successor

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

In this photo provided by CBS, David Letterman, host of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” is seated at his desk in New York on Thursday, April 3, 2014. During taping of the Thursday night telecast, Letterman announced that he will retire in 2015 when his contract expires. He announced no specific end date, telling his audience he expects his exit will be in &quot;at least a year or so, but sometime in the not too distant future, 2015, for the love of God, (band leader) Paul (Shaffer) and I will be wrapping things up.&quot; (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab) MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE, FOR NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY

Letterman ‘wrapping things up,’ to retire in 2015

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

In this photo provided by CBS, David Letterman, host of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” smiles while seated at his desk in New York on Thursday, April 3, 2014. Letterman announced his retirement during Thursday’s taping. Although no specific date was announced he told the audience that he will leave his desk sometime in 2015. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab) MANDATORY CREDIT, NO SALES, NO ARCHIVE, FOR NORTH AMERICAN USE ONLY

Letterman’s departure will reshape late-night

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

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Ted Cruz reveals his comic side in speeches; impressions get rotten tomatoes

By Seth McLaughlin - The Washington Times

In this image released by NBC, Will Smith, left, and host Jimmy Fallon act out the evolution of hip-hop dancing on the premiere of &quot;The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,&quot; in New York. One month in, and NBC’s generational trade of Jay Leno for Jimmy Fallon at the “Tonight” show is succeeding beyond the dreams of network honchos. Fallon’s fast start is clear in television ratings and even more so in social media metrics. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)

Jimmy Fallon off to fast start on ‘Tonight’

By DAVID BAUDER - Associated Press

In this March 12, 2014, photo provided by Gilda's LaughFest, Jay Leno performs in Grand Rapids, Mich. Leno ended his headlining set Wednesday night during an annual festival of laughter by announcing a $10,000 donation to Gilda's Club Grand Rapids. (AP Photo/Gilda's LaughFest, Rudy Malmquist)

Jay Leno donates $10,000 to Gilda Radner’s charity

Associated Press

Comedian Jay Leno, left, and his wife, Mavis Leno, attend the 2014 Television Academy Hall of Fame on Tuesday, March 11, 2014, in Beverly Hills, Calif. (Photo by Dan Steinberg/Invision/AP Images)

Leno, Murdoch among TV Hall of Fame inductees

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

Comedian Jay Leno said “The Green Mile” star Michael Clarke Duncan had “a pure heart and pure kindness.” Mr. Duncan died Sept. 3 at age 54. (Associated Press)

ORTEL: As Leno leaves workforce, youths struggle to enter it

By Charles Ortel

Jay Leno appears during the final taping of NBC's “The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,&quot; in Burbank, Calif., Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. Leno brings his 22-year career as the show host to an end Thursday in a special one-hour farewell broadcast. (Photo by Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)

After 22 years, Leno gave ‘Tonight’ his farewell

By FRAZIER MOORE - Associated Press

This Nov. 5, 2012 photo released by NBC shows Jay Leno, host of &quot;The Tonight Show with Jay Leno,&quot; on the set in Burbank, Calif. After 22 years, Leno will host his last show on Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. Jimmy Fallon starts his NBC &quot;Tonight Show&quot; on Feb. 17, 2014, from New York. (AP Photo/NBC, Paul Drinkwater)

After 22 years, Leno bids farewell to ‘Tonight’

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press

Leno’s last ‘Tonight’ draws 14.6 million viewers

By LYNN ELBER - Associated Press