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Worst Ratings Summer Ever for Jay Leno

'Tonight' host still beating Letterman, though

By Evann Gastaldo, Newser Staff

Posted Sep 3, 2010 10:59 AM CDT

(Newser) – Jay Leno is not having a good summer. In fact, he's having his worst summer ever, at least as far as Tonight Show ratings are concerned. This summer is actually the lowest-rated ever for the show—and even Conan O'Brien pulled in better numbers for... Read full story »

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Worst Ratings Summer Ever for Jay Leno

'Tonight' host still beating Letterman, though

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