FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE OCTOBER 5, 2009 RIVER ROCK CASINO RESORT PRESENTS JAY LENO SATURDAY, JANUARY 9 FOR TWO SHOWS … ONE NIGHT ONLY! Richmond, BC – After seventeen seasons of hosting the Emmy Award-winning and top rated The Tonight Show, comedian Jay Leno debuted his new prime time series, The Jay Leno Show on NBC just last month … the show features a combination of humour, talk and entertainment each weeknight. Leno – who was born in New Rochelle, New York and raised in Andover, Massachusetts – first entered the talk show circuit back in September, 1987 when he became the exclusive guest host on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson. It was in March, 1977 when he first appeared as a guest on the show … he then went on to make numerous additional appearances as well as on NBC’s former show, Late Night with David Letterman. Leno has appeared in hundreds of comedy shows for the past twenty-five years including a 2001 performance in Bosnia for the military troops associated with the war in Afghanistan. In addition, his 2004 children’s book, If Roast Beef Could Fly immediately became a New York Times Bestseller. His other books include How to Be the Funniest Kid in the Whole Wide World (or Just in Your Class), Leading with My Chin and four versions of Headlines … all book proceeds went to various charities. Leno’s personal highlights include receiving a star on Hollywood’s Walk of Fame and being the first person to drive the pace car of all major NASCAR events. In his spare time, he enjoys working on his collection of classic cars and motorcycles. Leno remains passionate about doing his stand-up and continues to perform not only in Las Vegas but in venues across North America and will be appearing for two shows … one night only … at the River Rock Casino Resort in January. TICKETS ON SALE THURSDAY, OCTOBER 8 @ 10:00 AM 1st SHOW 7:30 PM & 2nd SHOW 10:00 PM Tickets: Mezzanine $79.50 / Orchestra $99.50 / Golden Circle $144.50 (+ Service Charge & Facility Fee) Tickets available at all Ticketmaster Outlets or charge-by-phone 604.280.4444 or order on-line at www.ticketmaster.ca Both shows: 19 years and over unless noted Additional Information Contact: Howard Blank - Vice-President, Media & Entertainment TEL: (604) 303-1000 FAX: (604) 247-8605 [email protected] Donnie Gordon - Manager, Entertainment Publicity & Promotions TEL: (604) 247-4127 FAX: (604) 247-8587 [email protected] .