In a bid to shake up the late-night television landscape, CBS made a bold move by offering Jay Leno a staggering $1 billion deal to host a new late-night show.
The network’s decision was fueled by a desire to challenge the dominance of Jimmy Kimmel Live and attract a broader audience. Leno’s return to late-night TV sparked excitement and speculation about the future of late-night comedy in a competitive media landscape.
