CNN to Air Jay Leno Special

The 30-minute "Mr. Comedy" program, featuring highlights from his career, airs one week before the host's final "Tonight Show." CNN is setting a Jay Leno special, one week before he hands over The Tonight Show to successor Jimmy Fallon. Jay Leno: Mr. Comedy, highlighting Leno's "amazing life and successes," will debut Friday, Jan. 31, at 10 p.m. ET, the cable news channel announced Wednesday. CNN's Nischelle Turner will serve as host. STORY: Jay Leno In-Depth: Post-'Tonight' Plans, Kimmel's Insu...