Former Tonight Show host Jay Leno is one of the greatest people, according to Bill Maher. But there’s a certain faction that doesn’t agree, he adds. “I don’t understand this animosity that comes from some people.”Maher joined with comedian/actor Rob Schneider for a candid conversation about fellow comedians and actors, with a dollop of politics, as part of Maher’s regular Club Random podcast, released each Sunday on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Google.
This week’s edition was no-holds-barred, as the two outspoken comics riffed in a wide-ranging discussion.Regarding Leno, Schneider said any bad blood was “Just jealousy.
Could you believe there’s jealousy in stand-up, is that what you’re saying?”Maher quipped, :”Well, I guess, not stand-up. But in getting the crown plum talk show, yes.
I don’t know why Jimmy and Conan, who I’m fond of — I don’t want to be in the middle of this, but I just don’t know why they seem to hate him so much.”Schneider added, “I know, but it’s like a car crash, you have to watch.
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