There's a sense of spontaneity, and no emphasis on jokes in this show. People generally talk the way they talk in life if you were in this particular situation.

A lot of people credit him with being terribly influential in their careers,

Once people see this 'Unplugged,' I just want them to feel the spontaneity, to feel passionate, ... I want you to see another side of me, that's free, and feel where my head is, where whatever happens, happens. I want you to feel inspired.

Talk about fulfilling a campaign promise, ... M*A*S*H.

Most jokes state a bitter truth

Once you start to become the butt of Jay Leno's jokes, ... you know you are in trouble.