Jimmy Fallon’s first night as ‘Tonight Show’ host features parade of stars

Feb 18, 2014, 6:58 AM | Updated: 9:47 am

In this photo provided by NBC, U2 performs "Invisible," atop the G.E Building during "The Tonight Show" on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in New York. Jimmy Fallon made his debut Monday as the host of "The Tonight Show," replacing Jay Leno after 22 years. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)

In this photo provided by NBC, Jimmy Fallon appears during his "The Tonight Show" debut on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in New York. Fallon departed from the network's "Late Night" on Feb. 7, 2014, after five years as host, and is now the host of "The Tonight Show," replacing Jay Leno after 22 years. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)

In this photo provided by NBC, Jimmy Fallon appears with Stephen Colbert, right, during his "The Tonight Show" debut on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in New York. Fallon departed from the network's "Late Night" on Feb. 7, 2014, after five years as host, and is now the host of "The Tonight Show," replacing Jay Leno after 22 years. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)

In this photo provided by NBC, Jimmy Fallon appears with former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, right, during his "The Tonight Show" debut on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in New York. Fallon departed from the network's "Late Night" on Feb. 7, 2014, after five years as host, and is now the host of "The Tonight Show," replacing Jay Leno after 22 years. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)

In this photo provided by NBC, Jimmy Fallon appears with Will Smith, left, during his "The Tonight Show" debut on Monday, Feb. 17, 2014, in New York. Fallon departed from the network's "Late Night" on Feb. 7, 2014, after five years as host, and is now the host of "The Tonight Show," replacing Jay Leno after 22 years. (AP Photo/NBC, Lloyd Bishop)

BY MYNORTHWEST.COM

MyNorthwest.com

Jimmy Fallon returned “The Tonight Show” to 30 Rockefeller Plaza Monday as the sixth man to take the stage as a full time host.

He was visibly on edge for the first few minutes. But nothing settles the nerves better than your first joke hitting its mark.

The first guest to sit on the couch was Will Smith, who also took part in a bit called “The Evolution of Hip Hop Dancing.” It included a callback to Smith’s “Fresh Prince” era.

But a parade of stars showed up to make an appearance, including Robert DeNiro, Tina Fey, Rudy Giuliani, Mariah Carey, formerly banned comedian Joan Rivers, Mike Tyson, and Stephen Colbert.

Fallon used the whole building for his first show – musical guest U2 performed on the roof of 30 Rock.

You can stream the full debut episode online.

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