Andrew Lipovsky/NBC(NEW YORK) — Jimmy Fallon welcomed Michelle Obama to The Tonight Show Wednesday to honor the outgoing first lady in a show that featured conversation, games, music from Stevie Wonder, and surprise appearances from comedians Dave Chappelle and Jerry Seinfeld.
Following his monologue, Fallon introduced a touching video segment in which ordinary Americans were asked to record video messages for Michelle, who were then surprised when the FLOTUS appeared from behind a curtain to greet them.
During her interview with Fallon, Obama explained that she teared up during the president’s farewell address Tuesday when he began talking about their daughters, Sasha and Malia, because kids are so important to her. She also expressed her concern that initiatives she’s championed, like her Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act, may disappear when Republicans take control of the White House. “We have to keep doing things that make sense for our future,” warned the first lady.
Mrs. Obama also vowed to lend support to president-elect Donald Trump and his family, explaining that democracy “is not about demonizing the other side” because “We’re all trying to get stuff done.”
At one point, Fallon invited Mrs. Obama to join him for a special edition of his recurring segment, “Thank-You Notes,” which included the first lady thanking her husband, whom she said wasn’t a “lame duck,” but rather a “silver fox.”
Fallon drew cheers from the audience when he thanked Mrs. Obama for “always promoting physical fitness,” before adding, “Since you like exercising so much, how about running for president?”
Fallon and Mrs. Obama were then joined by Chappelle and Seinfeld for a game of “Catchphrase,” which Fallon and the first lady won.
Finally, musical guest Stevie Wonder paid tribute to Mrs. Obama with special versions of his classics “Isn’t She Lovely” and My Cherie Amour,” rewritten especially for her.
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