Jay Leno ends 17 year run as host of "The Tonight Show" in Burbank, California
Fan John Taylor of San Diego, California waits in line for the final taping of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" at NBC studios in Burbank, California on May 29, 2009. Leno is ending a 17 year run as host of the show with final guests Conan O'Brien and singer James Taylor. (UPI Photo/Jim Ruymen)
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