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Jay Leno talks life, entertainment and cars ahead of his Chautauqua season opener

Buffalo Toronto Public Media | By Avery Schneider

Published June 22, 2017 at 5:45 AM EDT

Comedian and avid car collector Jay Leno is headed to Buffalo Saturday to open this season’s lineup at the new Chautauqua Institution Amphitheatre. The long-time Tonight Show host took a little time to chat ahead of his visit to Western New York with WBFO’s Avery Schneider.

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Avery began his broadcasting career as a disc jockey for WRUB, the University at Buffalo’s student-run radio station.

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