Jay Leno is returning to television with a new prime time series. The former Tonight Show host's new programme, tentatively titled Jay Leno's Garage, is based on his Emmy Award-winning web series and will premiere on CNBC in 2015. The hour-long show will be a forum for Leno to share his passion for "all things automotive," the network stated, "including best investments, valuations and the inner workings of the car collector's market."
Leno said he is happy to host a show that is all car-reflated, “This show will be about anything that rolls, explodes and makes noise,” he said. “We hope to highlight the passion and the stories behind the men and women who made the automobile the greatest invention of the 20th century.”
CNBC president Mark Hoffman hailed Leno’s return to the small screen. “Jay will add tremendous star power and exceptional content to CNBC’s prime time at the perfect time,” he said. “We’re really excited Jay will continue his storied career with the NBC family and with us at CNBC.”
The 64-year-old Leno is well-known for his interest in cars and his vast car collection. In August he hosted a one-hour special for CNBC Jay Leno's Garage: The Ultimate Car Week, a programme marking his first return to hosting since vacating NBC's The Tonight Show in February.
For details go to www.nbc.com/jay-lenos-garage
