The series premiere of “Jay Leno‘s Garage” is CNBC’s most watched original series telecast in its history, drawing in 916,000 total viewers, the network announced Thursday.
Hosted by comedian and the former “Tonight Show” host, “Jay Leno‘s Garage” covers all things automotive including classic cars, super cars, projects, road tests, investments and the inner workings of the car collectors’ market.
Each one-hour themed episode features a mix of stunts, challenges, reviews, and celebrity interviews that showcases the colorful history of the automobile.
Among the adults 25-54 demographic, the show attracted 272,000 viewers. CNBC recently posted its seventh consecutive quarter of year-over-year growth in the demo. In third quarter, CNBC’s average audience among the demo grew by 48 percent year over year.
The show is produced by Original Productions, a FremantleMedia Company, and Big Dog Productions for CNBC. Leno is the executive producer.
“Jay Leno’s Garage” airs on Wednesdays at 10 p.m./9c on CNBC.
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"
