Jay Leno’s Garage or Late Night? Often characterized as “the hardest working man in show business,” Jay Leno is an acclaimed TV late night show host, admired stand-up comedian, best-selling children’s book author, much-in-demand corporate speaker, TV and movie voice-over artist, pioneering car builder and mechanic and philanthropist. Jay Leno’s late night television ratings domination included two decades as the host of the #1 rated The Tonight Show with Jay Leno.
Ruth Eckerd Hall presents Jay Leno on Friday, January 15 at 8 pm. This will be Jay’s first show at Ruth Eckerd Hall since his four sold-out performances at the Bilheimer Capitol Theatre. Jay Leno’s late night television ratings domination included two decades as the host of the #1-rated The Tonight Show with Jay Leno – he never lost a ratings year in which he served as host.
Leno currently produces and is host of the CNBC primetime series Jay Leno’s Garage, now in its fifth season. Jay Leno’s Garage explores the world of cars, never forgetting that it’s the people behind the wheel who provide the real stories. The series, which debuted in 2015, delivered CNBC’s most-watched first season in network history. New episodes of Jay Leno’s Garage can be viewed on CNBC or CNBC On Demand throughout the year.
The show is an outgrowth of Jay Leno’s Garage YouTube Channel which Leno produces. He has an international following on the Web and has garnered several EMMY® Awards and nominations for Outstanding Special Class–Short-Format Nonfiction Programs.
His new product line Jay Leno’s Garage Advanced Vehicle Care launched in 2016 and has been well received by the Automotive Industry worldwide. Products are available on http://www.lenosgarage.com.
Along with his CNBC show, Jay is currently on air with various other television series, including Last Man Standing. When he’s not on TV, Leno performs more than 100 stand-up shows annually across the country and internationally; participates in numerous charity and corporate events, does voice-overs for animated series, pens children’s books and writes a monthly column in various automotive magazines. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his collection of classic cars and motorcycles. In fact, he has built a number of cars, including an acclaimed eco-car in his eco-friendly green garage.
Leno is the recipient of many honors, including EMMY®, People’s Choice and TV Guide awards, Harris Poll selection as most popular star on television, the Hasty Pudding Award at Harvard University, The Mark Twain Prize, recipient of the Patriot Award given by the Congressional Medal of Honor Society, a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and being the first person to drive the pace car of all major NASCAR events.
Tickets priced at $99, $80, $70 and $40 will be available by visiting www.RuthEckerdHall.com. Enjoy an exclusive pre-show party in our Dimmitt Lounge including high-end appetizers, dessert and beverages. Due to limited capacity, advance purchase is suggested. The Raymond James Central Ticket Office at Ruth Eckerd Hall will open one hour prior to show time. For another act visiting Destination Tampa Bay check out Air Supply here. For more about Ruth Eckerd Halls Foundation progress check this out.