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Brian Damage · 03-12-2007, 10:07 PM

HOLLYWOOD - Talk-show king Jay Leno has paid tribute to tragic comedian Richard Jeni after the comic was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday.

Jeni appeared on Leno's Tonight Show more than any other guest, and the TV host admits he was stunned to hear of the funnyman's suspected suicide.

In a statement, Leno says, "I was totally shocked. He was a great comic... a great guy.

"He had an everyman kind of appeal, he was a kid from New York and his comedy was that of a kid from New York... He just made me laugh.

"Whenever I watched Richard, I'd go, 'Man, I wish I had his material.'"

Ireneparalegal · 03-12-2007, 10:28 PM

Jay is a class act. One of the reasons I like him. I am not surprised that he pays tribute to Richard. I was expecting this from Jay.

TVFactFan · 03-12-2007, 10:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Brian Damage

HOLLYWOOD - Talk-show king Jay Leno has paid tribute to tragic comedian Richard Jeni after the comic was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday.

Jeni appeared on Leno's Tonight Show more than any other guest, and the TV host admits he was stunned to hear of the funnyman's suspected suicide.

In a statement, Leno says, "I was totally shocked. He was a great comic... a great guy.

"He had an everyman kind of appeal, he was a kid from New York and his comedy was that of a kid from New York... He just made me laugh.

"Whenever I watched Richard, I'd go, 'Man, I wish I had his material.'"

I will have to watch tonight because I don't know the guy by name

Brian Damage · 03-12-2007, 11:11 PM

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Originally Posted by TVResearcher

I will have to watch tonight because I don't know the guy by name

TVFactFan · 03-12-2007, 11:18 PM

I don't think I ever seen him before

03-12-2007, 10:07 PM	#1
Brian Damage I'm Rich Bitch Forum Icon Join Date: Feb 03, 2002 Location: What Ain't No Country I Ever Heard Of...They Speak English in What? Posts: 63,107	Jay Leno Pays Tribute to Tragic Comedian HOLLYWOOD - Talk-show king Jay Leno has paid tribute to tragic comedian Richard Jeni after the comic was found dead from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound on Saturday. Jeni appeared on Leno's Tonight Show more than any other guest, and the TV host admits he was stunned to hear of the funnyman's suspected suicide. In a statement, Leno says, "I was totally shocked. He was a great comic... a great guy. "He had an everyman kind of appeal, he was a kid from New York and his comedy was that of a kid from New York... He just made me laugh. "Whenever I watched Richard, I'd go, 'Man, I wish I had his material.'"
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03-12-2007, 10:28 PM	#2
Ireneparalegal LEGAL SPICE ;) Forum Legend Join Date: Jul 25, 2005 Location: OXNARD, CA - WHERE THE DALLAS COWBOYS TRAIN & PRACTICE Posts: 38,689	Jay is a class act. One of the reasons I like him. I am not surprised that he pays tribute to Richard. I was expecting this from Jay.
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03-12-2007, 11:18 PM	#5
TVFactFan Member Forum Junkie Join Date: Aug 17, 2002 Posts: 99,023	I don't think I ever seen him before