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Leno: 'I Take 95% of Blame' for Bad Press

He talks The Jay Leno Show , NBC, David Letterman, and more

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Nov 2, 2009 10:31 AM CST

(Newser) – Amidst a firestorm of negative press surrounding The Jay Leno Show, Leno gives a candid interview to Broadcasting & Cable on the fate of his new gig—and whether he’d trade places with David Letterman. Highlights:

On the slot: “Would I have preferred

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Leno: 'I Take 95% of Blame' for Bad Press

He talks The Jay Leno Show , NBC, David Letterman, and more

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