VIDEO Kim Kardashian, Oprah, Carol Burnett and more sang So Long, Farewell for Jay Leno

Oprah - Jay Leno - Kim Kardashian

Thursday was Jay Leno’s final, final time hosing The Tonight Show — and the stars really turned out celebrate. One highlight of the night was when Billy Crystal announced he had a special surprise for his old friend: A rendition of So Long, Farewell from the Shut Your von Trapp Family Singers.


Celebs Sing Farewell To Jay – Leno’s Final Show… by IdolxMuzic

Here’s the transcript… With a Kim Kardashian gif for good measure.

Jack Black: So long, farewell, auf wiedersehen, my dear. When Fallon tanks, you’ll be back here next year.

Kim Kardashian: So long, farewell, tonight I told my folks, “Now I won’t be the butt of Leno’s jokes.”

Kim Kardashian - Jay Leno - Tonight Show Farewell

Chris Paul: So long, farewell, you’ve won the late night race. But I don’t care — the Clips are in first place!

Sheryl Crow: So long, farewell, I give a little wave, but not for Jay — I want to get on Dave.

Jim Parsons: So long, farewell, we’ve watched you when we’re weary. Your great success is called The Big Chin Theory.

Carol Burnett: So long, farewell, I’m here, so what the hell? For your last show, I’ll do the Tarzan yell.

Oprah: So long, farewell, you really raised the bar. If you were me, you’d buy them all a car.

All: The time has come to stop the late night talking. Into the sunset now we’ll see Jay walking… Goodbye, goodbye, goodbye!

Jay Leno - Shut Your Trapp Family Singers

Mark Walhberg and President Barack Obama also popped up during the final show with special messages. Garth Brooks closed the show with Friends in Low Places.

For his part, Jay concluded with a nod to his predecessor: “It’s fun to be the old guy and see where the next generation takes this great institution. I’m so glad I got to be a part of it, but it really is time to go and hand it to the next guy. And, in conclusion, I want to quote Johnny Carson: ‘I bid you all a heartfelt good night.'”

The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon debuts Feb. 17 on NBC.

Photos and video from NBC.



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