Celebrities were largely absent and the self-effacing comedian said he wanted to be remembered for the children born to his staffers during his 17-year tenure as the show's second-longest running host.
Johnny Carson and was passing it on with the same No. 1 ranking to Conan O'Brien , who begins as host Monday. Leno received a chilly reception when he beat out Carson favorite David Letterman for the "Tonight" job in 1992.
Full Story: Leno hands off 'Tonight' to 'perfect choice' Conan (AP)
Johnny Carson and was passing it on with the same No. 1 ranking to Conan O'Brien , who begins as host Monday. Leno received a chilly reception when he beat out Carson favorite David Letterman for the "Tonight" job in 1992.
Full Story: Leno hands off 'Tonight' to 'perfect choice' Conan (AP)

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