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How Jimmy Fallon Changed Late Night Television For The Better

All hail the king of late night.

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How Jimmy Fallon Changed Late Night Television For The Better
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Let’s be honest: no one does late night television like Jimmy Fallon. Sure, every late night host has his own unique talents. Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and James Corden all have their own lovable quirks that keep us tuning in night after night, but Fallon always finds a way to separate himself from the rest of the pack. When celebrities are on "The Tonight Show", they are completely comfortable and willing to do just about anything. From Egg Russian Roulette to epic lip sync battles, Fallon and his celebrity guests constantly keep the audience entertained and on their toes. Here are some ways in which Jimmy Fallon completely changed late night television for the better.

1. He gave America the delightful experience of watching Blake Shelton try sushi for the first time.


2. And seeing Kit Harington (aka Jon Snow) play Charades.


3. Watching Chris Hemsworth lose a game of Water War and get shot with a humongous water gun.


4. Let's think. Is there any other show where celebrities will play Egg Russian Roulette?


5. Where else can you watch Marvel superheroes play Musical Beers?

6. Let's not forget this show is home to one of the best games ever: Pup Quiz!


7. And can we please talk about the hilarious sketches like "Real People, Fake Arms".


8. Or "Point Pleasant Police Department"?


9. Remember the old days when Jimmy did parodies of television shows like "The Real Housewives of Late Night".

10. Or "Game of Desks"?


11. OK, let's get back to the present. The musical talent on this show is incredible. This is the only place where you can see famous musicians play with classroom instruments.


12. It's also the home of Jimmy Fallon and Justin Timberlake's "History of Rap."

13. And last, but not least, it's where the epic lip sync battles originated. You can watch the best ones here, here and here.

Of course Jimmy Fallon is not the only one responsible for this genius. He's got an incredible team at "The Tonight Show," and whatever they're doing at 30 Rock is obviously working. So go ahead, take a long deserved YouTube break and enjoy these delightful moments that have forever changed late night television.

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