Just six days after being released from a burn center following a horrific accident in which he suffered severe burns to his face, chest and hands, Jay Leno returned to the stage to deliver his own brand of comedy, according to CNN,
On Sunday, the veteran comedian was greeted by a sold-out crowd at The Comedy & Magic Club in Hermosa Beach, California, who were happy to see him back to his regular, evening sets.
The venue has served as a home base for Leno almost every Sunday since the early 1990s, as a place where he could test out new material for his stand-up act and old Tonight Show monologues. Could
Triumphant return: Jay Leno, 72, returns to stage for first time since a horrific accident in his garage left him with severe burns to his face, chest and hands
Leno, 72, was first seen walking up to the club with his lovely wife Mavis sitting next to him in the passenger seat.
When he pulled over there were already lines of people along the sidewalk hoping to see the comedian’s triumphant return in the wake of the scary accident.
The club’s oceanfront location has long been a favorite spot for comedians and audience members alike. Many of the top comics in the industry, such as Leno, have called it their home club and continue to.
Club staff made a ‘Welcome Back Jay’ sign, which also had ‘We Love You’ written on it.
Once inside, Leno and his wife were joined by the owner of the club, who sat down with them for the rest of the evening.
Return: A group of media and fans gathered outside the club when he pulled off
Accessory: Leno hits the club with his wife, Mavis, who is celebrating their 42nd wedding anniversary on Nov. 30
Beaming: The legendary funnyman was all smiles as he met media and fans outside the club
Feeling good: Leno chats with fans and media before walking inside with his wife and club owner
The New Rochelle, New York native seemed like his old self in good and happy spirits since he arrived, while the burns to his hands and face healed.
He then hit the stage and began a barrage of jokes, mostly making fun of himself, all while making light of the accident.
The accident occurred on November 12 when Leno was working under one of the many older vehicles stored in his garage in Burbank.
As she was being hauled away, a gas leak caused an explosion that set her on fire.
Funnyman was taken to the hospital with second and third degree burns to his face, chest and hands.
Hilarious: Leno couldn’t wait to get into the club to crack some jokes with the crowd
Running away: People snapped photo after photo as the comedians made their way to the front of the club
Escorted In: Leno is welcomed by the club owner before being let inside to perform his show
Twirl: Leno answers media questions before heading to the club
Home: Leno has been using the club as a sounding board for new jokes since the early 1990s
Miraculous: Leno was pulled from burn center six days earlier
Ultimately, he was transferred to the Grossman Burn Center in Los Angeles, where he would be treated for 10 days, which included two surgical procedures to treat his injuries, according to his physician, Dr. Peter Grossman.
The former Tonight Show host was seen for the first time since last Monday’s accident as he bid farewell to a team of doctors, nurses and other specialists at the Grossman Burn Center.
in an interview with et, Dr. Grossman revealed that Leno suffered “significant injuries” but is “doing very well,” helped by being a “strong person” with a “strong attitude.”
Leno is set to perform three additional shows at The Comedy & Magic Club in December.
On the mend: The injuries to his hands were visible but looked much better than the injuries reported a few days ago
Love Fest: Leno greets some old friends and colleagues before Clue
Healing: The former Tonight Show host was seen for the first time since the accident last Monday
Joke character: Leno eventually went in and did his show, which included making light of his accident
He’ll be back for more: Leno set to perform three additional shows at The Comedy Magic Club in December
