Jay Leno: Joe Rogan Is 21st Century's Johnny Carson
Newser • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jay Leno believes Joe Rogan is the new Johnny Carson, citing Rogan's wide-ranging, uncensored podcast conversations as a modern equivalent to traditional late-night talk shows.
- Leno argues that podcasts have taken over the talk space because they offer unfiltered discussions without FCC restrictions, unlike broadcast TV.
- He criticizes the abundance of commercials on late-night TV, which disrupts the flow and conversational feel of shows, making podcasts a more appealing alternative.
- Leno denies claims that he said current late-night hosts are "doing it wrong," pushing back against criticism from HBO's John Oliver.
