The Funniest Stand-Up Comics Who Ever Lived

Jay Leno

Jay Leno is a former television host, known for his role behind the desk at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno. Leno began performing in 1973 after graduating from Emerson College with a degree in speech therapy. He got his first television performance on The Tonight Show in 1977, performing a stand-up set. From there, he took several small film roles and substituted hosting for Johnny Carson's show. 

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The More You Know

  • The longest place name on the planet is 85 letters long.
  • For 67 consecutive years, Mary was America's most popular female baby name. Linda broke the streak in 1947.
  • The world record for the tallest stack of doughnuts totaled more than 3,000.
  • Elvis only won 3 Grammys.
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