Memo To Jay Leno: Stop Clapping At Your Own Material

THE DOCTOR IS IN:
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LAS VEGAS- Hello America, and how is the world treating you?

I would like to offer a word to Jay Leno but before I do I would like to say that I am a fan of the Jay Leno Show and always will be and my previous blogs assert to that fact. In fact, I condemned NBC for letting Jay go and in those blogs I also mentioned that the other late night comedians couldn't match Leno's wit and style.

That said, here's my suggestion to Jay Leno: Jay, stop "clapping" for your own jokes. You don't have to prime your audience to clap. You're funny and the people will laugh and clap on their own. Your clapping at your own material looks embarrassing.

One of the first rules for stage presence for singers, comedians, speakers, etc., is that they should do something with their hands. Many put their hands in their pockets, others, like Johnny Carson and (pardon this one, Letterman) usually put their hands behind their back. Some people carry a pen or pencil. Women sometimes use scarves.

Jay, I notice that you sometimes put your hands in your pockets and sometimes you clasp your hands during the monologue, that works. But please, don't clap to get your audience to clap. That's sad. And,- that's my opinion. Make your own decisions. You Decide.

Bradely W. Kuhns, Ph.D., O.M.D.
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Dr. Kuhns can be reached by e-mail at:
bradleykuhns@gmail.com