Leno also downplayed notions of a long-standing feud between him and his fellow late-night host and comedian.
“‘Well just surprise him at his house,'” Leno remembered Shriner suggesting.
“It was the most awkward.
Jay Leno in 2024, and David Letterman in 2025.Credit:David Becker/Getty; Mike Coppola/NBC
It was just so awkward.”
“No mistrust,” Leno replied.
“I dont mistrust Dave.
Jay Leno on ‘Late Night with David Letterman’ in 1992.NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
No, I think hes great, he still makes me laugh more than anybody else.
Like I say, I dont believe the good stuff or the bad stuff.
But, Leno didn’t shoot the idea down.
I would like to do that,” he said.
“I think I have no problem with it.
I think Dave might be awkward.
Jay Leno on ‘Late Night with David Letterman’.NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty
