"The Tonight Show" says farewell to Jay Leno
- 10 years ago
Jay Leno is one of America's most well known and well loved talk show hosts of all time.
And now he's about to say goodnight for the final time of "The Tonight Show".
SOUNDBITE: Comedian and talk show host, Jay Leno, saying (English):
"The real thing about doing comedy is capturing the soul or the essence of the joke or of the person, I don't do impressions, but you become that person. That I think is what makes it work. You put that little extra percent that puts it over the top, that seals the deal."
The 62-year-old comedian will wrap up 22 years as host of the famous NBC network programme.
He's due to hand over the reins to Jimmy Fallon, who currently hosts "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon".
SOUNDBITE: Comedian and talk show host, Jimmy Fallon, saying (English):
"It is the most amazing thing. This is history. I am honored and it is a privilege for me to get this job and the opportunity to host this show."
Leno's last show looks set to be
And now he's about to say goodnight for the final time of "The Tonight Show".
SOUNDBITE: Comedian and talk show host, Jay Leno, saying (English):
"The real thing about doing comedy is capturing the soul or the essence of the joke or of the person, I don't do impressions, but you become that person. That I think is what makes it work. You put that little extra percent that puts it over the top, that seals the deal."
The 62-year-old comedian will wrap up 22 years as host of the famous NBC network programme.
He's due to hand over the reins to Jimmy Fallon, who currently hosts "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon".
SOUNDBITE: Comedian and talk show host, Jimmy Fallon, saying (English):
"It is the most amazing thing. This is history. I am honored and it is a privilege for me to get this job and the opportunity to host this show."
Leno's last show looks set to be