Leno Will Go To War With Top Guests

One week before "Late Show With David Letterman" premieres onCBS, Jay Leno is back from a break and building momentum withfirst-run "Tonight Show" programs and big-name guests on NBC.

Joining Leno from 10:35 to 11:35 tonight on Channel 5 will beMel Gibson and Randy Travis.

From 10:35 to 11:35 next Monday on Channel 2, Letterman willhave Bill Murray and Billy Joel as his first guests. Murray also wasbooked on Feb. 1, 1982, when Dave made his "Late Night" debut on thepeacock network.

Scheduled to give Jay a boost next Monday are Garth Brooks andteen idol Luke Perry from "Beverly Hills, 90210."

Conan O'Brien won't be ready to fill the "Late Night" …