TheWrap has confirmed that the former “Tonight Show” host has booked a guest starring role on the ABC sitcom “Last Man Standing” starring Tim Allen and Nancy Travis.
In the episode, Vanessa (Travis) wants to buy a car as a gift for her husband Mike (Allen), so she buys one from a car aficionado played by Leno. However, Leno’s character keeps showing up to talk about cars long after the deal is done.
Leno hosted “The Tonight Show” from 1992 to 2014. He is also a noted collector of classic cars, and will debut his new series, “Jay Leno’s Garage,” on Oct. 7 on CNBC.
Leno appeared in a 1995 episode of Allen’s previous sitcom, “Home Improvement.” In the episode, Tim sells his hot rod to a collector. When he goes to get it back at the collector’s garage (which was Leno’s garage in real life), Leno appeared as a mechanic.
“Last Man Standing” will return for its fifth season on Sept. 25 at 8/7c on ABC.
Entertainment Weekly first reported this news.
From Steve Allen to Jay Leno - All of 'Tonight Show's' Hosts and Sidekicks Before Jimmy Fallon (Photos)
Steve Allen 9/27/1954 - 1/25/57 "The Tonight Show With Steve Allen"
Gene Rayburn: Allen's announcer, shown here as "Match Game" host
Jack Lescoulie 1/28/57 - 6/21/57 format switch to "Tonight! America After Dark"
Al "Jazzbo" Collins 6/24/57 - 7/26/57 (Lescoulie's replacement)
Jack Paar 7/29/57 - 3/30/62 "Tonight Starring Jack Paar"/"Jack Paar Tonight"
Franklin Pangborn: Paar's announcer
Hugh Downs: Paar's announcer
Ernie Kovacs (Monday/Tuesday host for Paar) 10/1/56 - 1/22/57
Johnny Carson 10/1/62 - 5/22/92 "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson"
Ed McMahon: Carson's announcer
Jay Leno's final "Tonight Show" is Thursday, Feb. 6, 2014. He previously exited in 2009 when Conan O'Brien took over. When O'Brien's ratings tanked, NBC brought Leno back.
John Melendez: Leno's announcer
Edd Hall: Leno's announcer
Conan O'Brien 6/1/09-1/22/10 "The Tonight Show With Conan O'Brien"
Andy Richter: O'Brien's announcer
Jimmy Fallon takes over "The Tonight Show" on Feb. 17, 2014
Steve Higgins: Fallon's announcer
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Leno takes his final bow on Thursday; 11 days later, Fallon will become the 10th host of the legendary NBC talk show. The exiting ”Late Night“ host and his announcer Steve Higgins will have some serious shoes to fill when ”The Tonight Show“ returns to New York City on Feb. 17.
Steve Allen 9/27/1954 - 1/25/57 "The Tonight Show With Steve Allen"
