Fallon took over as host of ‘The Tonight Show’ in 2014 and marked his 2000th episode on July 18 with a celebration on set
Jimmy Fallon pulled out all the stops for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Show!
The comedian, who took over hosting the hit NBC late night show in 2014, celebrated the milestone on July 18 with the show’s band The Roots — including band leader Questlove. The group was joined for the festivities by the show’s guests Dave Bautista, Shawn Levy and the Grammy-nominated group Glass Animals.
In honor of the landmark episode, Fallon, 49, was also presented with a cake adorned with The Tonight Show logo, the Manhattan skyline and his signature microphone.
After the show, the talk show host — who celebrated his 10th anniversary on the show in February — and The Tonight Show staff took a moment to take a snapshot together to mark the occasion.
In true Fallon style, the television host made a joke about the accomplishment, telling PEOPLE, “2000 shows! We’ve conquered quantity, next mountaintop: quality.”
Check all the behind-the-scenes moments from the celebration below.
Marking a Milestone on ‘The Tonight Show’
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Jimmy Fallon steps out on stage for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Show.
A Memorable Monologue
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It wouldn’t Fallon’s 2000th episode of The Tonight Show without him doing his nightly monologue.
Writing Thank You Notes
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Fallon puts a pen to paper for his fan-favorite “Thank You Notes” segment. The talk show host has no shortage of things to be thankful for on his 2000th episode.
Nothing but Laughs
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Fallon couldn’t hold back his smile while celebrating the milestone episode of his hit NBC late night show.
A Musical Celebration
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QuestLove (right) tells PEOPLE that being part of The Tonight Show has been an “incredible journey.”
He adds, “Celebrating our 2000th episode with everyone here is amazing. Being part of The Roots and bringing our music to late-night TV has been an absolute joy, and we’re deeply honored to have contributed to the show’s enduring legacy.”
Backstage Antics
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Fallon gets ready to take the stage for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Show.
Live from Studio 6B at Rockefeller Center
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Filming gets underway for the 2000th episode of The Tonight Show.
Let Them Eat Cake
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Fallon is presented with a The Tonight Show-themed cake in honor of the milestone.
Tariq Trotter (a.k.a. Black Thought, far right) tells PEOPLE, “Reaching our 2000th episode is a testament to the dedication of everyone at The Tonight Show.”
“It’s been a wild ride of music,” he continues. “I’m excited to celebrate this milestone with my family here and can’t wait for what’s next.”
It’s Time to Celebrate
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Fallon is joined by announcer Steve Higgins and The Roots to celebrate his 2000th episode.
A Piece of Cake
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Fallon may have made it look easy, but there’s no doubt that hosting 2000 episodes of The Tonight Show is a major accomplishment.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.
Source people.com
