The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Season 12 Episode 49 Thanksgiving Show
- November 27, 2003
In the Thanksgiving episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, Jay celebrates the holiday with a wide range of guests and activities. He opens the show with his usual opening monologue, filled with Thanksgiving jokes and puns.
Jay's first guest is comedian and actor Adam Sandler, who shares his own Thanksgiving stories and talks about his latest projects. They are joined by singer and actor Jennifer Aniston, who also discusses her recent work and shares some memories of past Thanksgiving celebrations.
Throughout the show, Jay introduces a number of Thanksgiving-themed segments and sketches. One of these involves a visit from the Butterball Turkey Talk-Line, where experts give tips on cooking the perfect turkey. Jay also brings out a group of "turkey callers" who compete to see who can make the best turkey sounds.
Jay then welcomes chef Gordon Ramsay to the show, who demonstrates how to prepare an entire Thanksgiving meal in just 30 minutes. He also brings out some of his signature dishes and shares his thoughts on traditional holiday foods.
In another segment, Jay invites famous athletes to participate in a Thanksgiving-themed game show called "Stuff the Turkey". Guests include retired basketball player Shaquille O'Neal and tennis champion Serena Williams, who are both good sports and have fun with the silly competition.
As the show comes to a close, Jay brings out a musical guest to perform a special Thanksgiving song. The band or artist varies depending on the episode, but they always put on a lively and entertaining performance.
Throughout the episode, Jay engages with his audience, sharing stories and jokes about his own Thanksgiving experiences. He also invites members of the audience to participate in various activities on stage. Overall, the Thanksgiving episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno is a fun and festive celebration of the holiday.