First ‘Leno Show’ clips: Kanye’s apology (video)

Critics say the new 'Jay Leno Show' is a lot like the old Jay Leno show -- with one exception: this moment, below, when Kanye West apologized

September 14, 2009 8:31pm

Critics say the new ‘Jay Leno Show’ was a lot like the old Jay Leno show … with one exception: this compelling moment, below, when Kanye West apologized for his scene-stealing, mike-grabbing move on the MTV Video Music Awards (an act so obnoxious it managed to make America somehow feel deep pity for a beautiful 19-year-old country superstar who just won an award on TV).

Observe:

Here’s Leno’s first monologue from the new show:

And a skit where Leno “interviews” the president…

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