See You in September

Last night, Jay Leno hosted his last Tonight Show and closed with a very touching feature.

During his 17-year run, many staff members married (many to each other) and had children – 68 of them in all.

The very first child born during Jay’s era is now 17, arriving three days after he took over from Johnny Carson. It was amazing to see her walk on stage after they flashed her baby picture up on the screen. Something like that makes you feel rather old.

Then the curtain rose, revealing all 68 children, some in their parents’ arms. What a sweet close to the show, and a beautiful lasting legacy for Jay Leno, who moves on to prime time in September.

Thanks, Jay, and au revoir … we’ll see you in a few months.