First episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno from May 25, 1992. Following the departure of Johnny Carson, Jay's first show was broadcast live and featured a classic monologue, a comedy skit, introduction of Branford Marsalis as band leader, first guest Billy Crystal, a performance from pop/r&b star Shanice, and a fun discussion of economics with CBS correspondent Robert Krulwich. Shanice performed her hit "I Love Your Smile" as well as a cover of Minnie Riperton's "Lovin' You." Recorded from WVTM 13 in Birmingham, Alabama. Presented with excellent hi-fi sound, and includes commercials for maximum 1990's nostalgia.

Monologue - 00:35
Comedy skit - 06:51
Intro of Branford Marsalis / band performance - 08:41
Billy Crystal - 16:51
Shanice first song "I Love Your Smile" & interview - 35:50
CBS Economic Correspondent Robert Krulwich - 43:20
Shanice second song "Lovin' You" - 51:40
Closing segment - 57:31

Technical: Recorded via average cable signal on a RCA VR671HF hi-fi VHS VCR using a Maxell XL-HIFI 120 tape at LP (4 hour) speed. Luminance and chroma corrections were applied, then upconverted to 1080p60 to preserve some image quality and motion.