Jay Leno is stepping down on Thursday to make way for The Tonight Show’s new host Jimmy Fallon.
Billy Crystal, who was Leno’s first guest in 1992, is scheduled to be his final one as well. Garth Brooks will also make an appearance, along with surprises being kept under wraps.
“It is going to be difficult not doing a show every day, and it will be difficult for the staff who have all been together for 22 years,” said executive producer Debbie Vickers.
Leno, 63, said he will continue playing comedy clubs, indulging his passion for cars and doing whatever TV work comes his way, other than hosting on late-night. “It has been a wonderful job. This is the right time to leave,” he said last week.
Fallon begins his “Tonight” run on February 17.
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