Daily Archives: May 25, 2012

Jay Leno debuts as host of ‘Tonight,’ replacing Johnny Carson 20 years ago this hour (1992)


Video: 'The "Today" Show Talks with New "Tonight" Show Host, Jay Leno - May, 1992!'

(Monday, May 25, 1992, 11:35 p.m.-12:35 a.m. EDT) — Comedian Jay Leno made his debut tonight as host of NBC’s Tonight Show, succeeding Johnny Carson. Leno’s first guest was actor, comedian Billy Crystal.

‘We got a hell of a beating’ declares General Stilwell 70 years ago today (1942)


Video: 'The Joseph Warren Stilwell Story - The Big Picture'

(Monday, May 25, 1942, during World War II) — U.S. Army Lt. Gen. Joseph Stilwell, frustrated over being driven out of Burma by Japanese troops, bluntly told reporters in Delhi, India today, “I claim we got a hell of a beating.”