People tend to forget all the superstars who began their careers performing live comedy. So we are starting a feature called “Started in Stand-Up” just to remind everyone.

First up, Jay Leno. Sure he’s embroiled in late night talk show chaos, but Jay began his career as a stand-up comedian at the Comedy Store in Los Angeles. In fact, Jay still performs weekly at the Comedy and Magic Club in Hermosa Beach to keep those mic skills sharp. Here’s a clip of Jay from 1976 that takes us back to his roots.