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| Tonight Show's Jay Leno bids adieu after 22 years | Tonight Show's Jay Leno bids adieu after 22 years |
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| Long-time US television host Jay Leno has taped his final episode of The Tonight Show, with help from a few celebrity guests. | |
| Leno, 63, appeared emotional as he thanked viewers for their loyalty after his 22 years as host. | Leno, 63, appeared emotional as he thanked viewers for their loyalty after his 22 years as host. |
| He was joined by high-profile guests including Billy Crystal, Oprah Winfrey and Garth Brooks. | He was joined by high-profile guests including Billy Crystal, Oprah Winfrey and Garth Brooks. |
| Fellow comedian and late-night host Jimmy Fallon is set to take over the programme on 17 February in New York. | Fellow comedian and late-night host Jimmy Fallon is set to take over the programme on 17 February in New York. |
| Leno was briefly replaced on The Tonight Show by comedian Conan O'Brien in 2009, but returned to the show in 2010. | |
| US President Barack Obama was one of many to send in taped goodbyes, offering to make Leno an ambassador to Antarctica. | |
| "I hope you've got a warm coat, funny man," Mr Obama joked. |