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Exclusive: Jay Leno talks 'Jay Leno's Garage' and its new home on RIG TV

Idaho Today spoke exclusively to Jay Leno about the new home of his established series, Jay Leno's Garage, on RIG TV.

Idaho Today spoke exclusively to Jay Leno about the new home of his established series, Jay Leno's Garage, on RIG TV. Can't get enough of everything that rolls, explodes, and makes noise? It's your lucky day as Jay Leno's Garage is available for FREE on RIG TV, found on Roku and Sling TV every night at 8 pm EST. All your favorite episodes are still on YouTube, along with new content. Older shows are also available and made for all ages, with fun segments that peel away the mystique and get under the hood of the most elusive popular vehicles.

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Legendary comedian and NBC star Jay Leno is a well-known car collector who never tires of talking engines with experts and the designers of some of the most iconic cars and motorcycles ever made. Some of his segments include his comedy friends, Jim Jefferies and Jerry Seinfeld, who share a passion for cars and have fun with Jay in various challenges. Other segments feature Gabriel "Fluffy" Iglesias, Tim Allen, Jeff Dunham, Robert Herjavec, Tesla's Head of Design, Franz von Holzhausen and VP of Vehicle Engineering, Lars Moravy, and more.

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Leno is a hardcore car nerd and gearhead who has restored and acquired some of the most expensive cars and motorcycles ever produced. His collection of cars and other vehicles is nestled in a warehouse near Burbank Airport, where many segments are filmed. RIG TV was originally launched in April on Roku from Fremantle's Original Productions studio, the creators of "Jay Leno's Garage."

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Fremantle is also the production house for "Deadliest Catch" and "Bering Sea Gold," showcasing the toughest jobs on earth.

Jay's fans can find this channel on Roku, Freevee, Fubo, Google TV, Sling TV, and Plex. RIG TV will also be available on Apple TV and Firestick if they support the platforms mentioned.

For over seven seasons, "Jay Leno's Garage" was shown on broadcast TV, captivating audiences with its in-depth exploration of all things cars, automotive culture, and technology. The show found a home on YouTube and became a place for all car enthusiasts to relive some incredible moments. Now, these YouTube episodes can be watched on RIG TV for the first time as Jay shares his passion for cars.

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Known as "the hardest working man in show business," Leno famously hosted The Tonight Show for 22 years—from 1992 to 2009—and ruled late-night television as one of America's most beloved TV personalities. He returned to host The Tonight Show briefly in 2010-2014.

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After a short-lived retirement, Jay Leno returned to The Tonight Show as host. Then, Leno hosted a one-hour Jay Leno's Garage special on CNBC in 2014, and the show returned as a primetime series on the cable channel from 2015 until 2022. Leno has penned children's books, done voice-overs, and is a generous philanthropist.

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Leno's extensive car collection at the Burbank Airport is an ever-changing showcase of automotive magnificence. It has over 181 cars and 160 motorcycles, and this impressive assortment is constantly evolving.

Tune in: Jay Leno's Garage" hosted by legendary comedian and Automotive Hall of Fame inductee Jay Leno, debuted on RIG TV on Monday, 9/30. Fans of the beloved series will watch numerous hours of Jay Leno and his friends hitting the road and looking at the future of cars on RIG TV.

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