Source: Jimmy Fallon To Take Reins of 'The Tonight Show' From Jay Leno

NBC Shakeup

With Fallon rumored to succeed Leno on NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show,’ take a look back at the show’s history of drama.

Published Apr. 3 2013 5:45AM EDT

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After he took (terribly unfunny) potshots for weeks at NBC during his monologues, Jay Leno’s tenure as host of The Tonight Show has finally come to an end.

Late Night host Jimmy Fallon has closed a deal with NBC to replace Leno in the 11:35 p.m.

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Source: Jimmy Fallon To Take Reins of 'The Tonight Show' From Jay Leno

With Fallon rumored to succeed Leno on NBC’s ‘The Tonight Show,’ take a look back at the show’s history of drama.

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