Jimmy Fallon pulled out all of the stops for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Present!
The comic, who took over internet hosting the hit NBC late evening present in 2014, celebrated the milestone on July 18 with the present’s band The Roots — together with band chief Questlove. The group was joined for the festivities by the present’s friends Dave Bautista, Shawn Levy and the Grammy-nominated group Glass Animals.
In honor of the landmark episode, Fallon, 49, was additionally introduced with a cake adorned with The Tonight Present brand, the Manhattan skyline and his signature microphone.
After the present, the discuss present host — who celebrated his tenth anniversary on the present in February — and The Tonight Present workers took a second to take a snapshot collectively to mark the event.
In true Fallon model, the tv host made a joke concerning the accomplishment, telling PEOPLE, “2000 exhibits! We’ve conquered amount, subsequent mountaintop: high quality.”
Verify all of the behind-the-scenes moments from the celebration beneath.
Marking a Milestone on ‘The Tonight Present’
Jimmy Fallon steps out on stage for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Present.
A Memorable Monologue
It would not Fallon’s 2000th episode of The Tonight Present with out him doing his nightly monologue.
Writing Thank You Notes
Fallon places a pen to paper for his fan-favorite “Thank You Notes” section. The discuss present host has no scarcity of issues to be glad about on his 2000th episode.
Nothing however Laughs
Fallon could not maintain again his smile whereas celebrating the milestone episode of his hit NBC late evening present.
A Musical Celebration
QuestLove (proper) tells PEOPLE that being a part of The Tonight Present has been an “unbelievable journey.”
He provides, “Celebrating our 2000th episode with everybody right here is wonderful. Being a part of The Roots and bringing our music to late-night TV has been an absolute pleasure, and we’re deeply honored to have contributed to the present’s enduring legacy.”
Backstage Antics
Fallon will get able to take the stage for his 2000th episode of The Tonight Present.
Reside from Studio 6B at Rockefeller Middle
Filming will get underway for the 2000th episode of The Tonight Present.
Let Them Eat Cake
Fallon is introduced with a The Tonight Present-themed cake in honor of the milestone.
Tariq Trotter (a.ok.a. Black Thought, far proper) tells PEOPLE, “Reaching our 2000th episode is a testomony to the dedication of everybody at The Tonight Present.“
“It has been a wild trip of music,” he continues. “I’m excited to rejoice this milestone with my household right here and may’t anticipate what’s subsequent.”
It is Time to Have a good time
Fallon is joined by announcer Steve Higgins and The Roots to rejoice his 2000th episode.
A Piece of Cake
Fallon could have made it look straightforward, however there is no doubt that internet hosting 2000 episodes of The Tonight Present is a serious accomplishment.
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The Tonight Present Starring Jimmy Fallon airs weeknights at 11:35 p.m. ET/PT on NBC.