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Brett Favre & Shaun White among Jay Leno’s first guests

March 1, Jay Leno makes his controversial return as host of “The Tonight Show.” 

Leno’s first week back will be filled with a bevy of stars from the sports world.

March 1 - Olympic Gold Medal Skier Lindsey Vonn

March 2 - Olympic Gold Medal Snowboarder Shaun White

March 3 - Olympic Record-Setting Speed Skater Apolo Ohno

March 4 - NFL Legend, Minnesota Vikings Quarterback Brett Favre

For fans interested in encountering these athletes, “The Tonight Show” originates from:

NBC Burbank Lot, Studio 11                                                 

3000 West Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA

The show tapes at approximately 5:30 p.m. PT

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Jon Rapoport has spent his career working on all sides of the media and sports industry. He began his career at ESPN in studio production at the ESPN headquarters in Bristol, Connecticut. While there, he won an Emmy for his contribution to "SportsCenter." Following his tenure at ESPN, Jon relocated to Los Angeles, joining the staff of the “Best Damn Sports Show” on FOX Sports Net.

Upon leaving the show, Jon worked in Web site and sports radio show development/production, with Major League Baseball in media operation logistics for the World Baseball Classic and on behalf of Los Angeles’ effort to bring the 2016 Summer Olympics back to Southern California. Jon currently writes a political blog for the Los Angeles edition of Examiner.com.

Born and raised in Plymouth, Minnesota (just outside of Minneapolis), Jon is an avid sports fan, particularly for his beloved Minnesota teams. Jon graduated from the University of Maryland, College Park, where he earned his BA in communication and interned for ABC’s “Good Morning America” in New York City and Washington D.C. He is married and resides in Los Angeles.  

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