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Tracy Morgan Tells David Letterman HE Solved The Fiscal Cliff Crisis (VIDEO)

WATCH: Tracy Morgan Saved Us From The Fiscal Cliff
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You can thank Tracy Morgan for preventing us from going over the now ubiquitous "fiscal cliff," according to him that is.

Morgan cracked up David Letterman on Friday night when he took credit for solving the financial crisis, although we have to say we're a little skeptical about his explanation.

"I hope everybody's happy, because I did that; that was me," he joked. "I was at the U.N. all night crunching numbers."

Watch the video above.

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The Funniest People Of 2012
Bill Maher(01 of44)
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Between Maher's presidential election coverage and his explanation of the fiscal cliff, 2012 was a great year for "Real Time" fans. (credit:AP)
W. Kamau Bell(02 of44)
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Bell's shaking up late night TV with "Totally Biased," going places even Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert won't go. (credit:Getty Images)
Sarah Silverman(03 of44)
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One of our favorite stand-up comedians proved to be even more relevant in 2012 with her political PSAs and dirty prospects for old billionaires. We also found out how awesome her dad is. (credit:Getty Images)
Mitt Romney(04 of44)
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Oh, Mitt. Your entire campaign was essentially the fuel on which comedy ran this year. Having Ann along for the ride (and Kate McKinnon's amazing impression of her) was just a bonus. (credit:AP Photo/Charles Dharapak)
David Letterman(05 of44)
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In his 30th year on late night television, it would be easy for David Letterman to be reduced to a walking punchline. But punchlines have never been Letterman's style, and he seemed to have more fun on television this year than he has in years. The year ended fittingly for him when he was the recipient of a Kennedy Center Honor. (credit:Getty Images)
Conan O'Brien(06 of44)
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"Conan" continued to be hilariously innovative in 2012. Plus, let's not forget that Conan finally told Elizabeth Hasselbeck where to go. (credit:Getty Images)
Stephen Colbert(07 of44)
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Colbert did America a real service in 2012 by founding Colbert Super PAC and inadvertently teaching us all about campaign finance reform. He also ran for President of The United States of South Carolina and almost really ran for Senate in South Carolina. Oh, and, you know, his highly popular television show. (credit:John Shearer/Invision/AP)
Rob Delaney(08 of44)
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We can't imagine going through the presidential election without Mitt Romney's comedy nemesis -- and 2012's funniest person on Twitter -- Rob Delaney. (credit:AP)
Alana "Honey Boo Boo" Thompson(09 of44)
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She wishes she had an extra finger so she could grab more cheese balls. Can we get Werner Herzog to make a documentary about her life, stat? (credit:AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Aziz Ansari(10 of44)
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In addition to keeping us laughing on "Parks & Recreation" as Tom "Treat Yo' Self" Haverford, Ansari impressed us in 2012 by selling his highly enjoyable new special, "Dangerously Delicious" on PayPal for $5. (credit:Getty Images)
Keegan-Michael Key And Jordan Peele(11 of44)
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Key and Peele's infectious sketch comedy show found a cornerstone in the Obama/Luther sketches and kept up with the election's crazy pace with web-only video reactions -- including alternate takes. (credit:AP)
Secessionists(12 of44)
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The Texans who petitioned to secede from the United States after Barack Obama was elected to a second term gave us (and just about every late night host) plenty of fodder for comedy. (credit:Shutterstock)
Scott Aukerman & Reggie Watts(13 of44)
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IFC's madcap quasi-talk show "Comedy Bang! Bang!" was a breath of fresh air this year, and we're glad that Scott Aukerman's unique vision finally has a place on TV. It was made all the better with the addition of Reggie Watts, who adds another feather in his multi-faceted cap by complementing Aukerman as the show's "one-man bandleader." (credit:AP/IFC-TV)
Lena Dunham(14 of44)
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Love it or hate it, "Girls" was a remarkable -- and often hilarious -- achievement in capturing today's conflicted twentysomethings with honesty rarely seen on TV. Dunham is almost completely responsible, and we have a feeling that audiences will be seeing plenty of her work for years to come. (credit:AP)
Julia Louis-Dreyfus(15 of44)
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With "Veep," Julia Louis-Dreyfus proved that "Seinfeld" and "The Old Adventures of New Christine" were hardly flukes. She just might be the most magnetic and naturally funny woman on TV since Mary Tyler Moore. (credit:Getty Images)
Chris Gethard(16 of44)
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After almost selling his book "A Bad Idea I'm About To Do" to Judd Apatow, UCB Comedian Chris Gethard walked to Bonnaroo, was adopted by IFC AND reach out to an anonymous suicidal fan with a touching letter. Need we say more? (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1268e4b04234e85679ab" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="28" data-vars-position-in-unit="28">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58395207@N00/3343003284" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="emilydickinsonridesabmx" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1268e4b04234e85679ab" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/58395207@N00/3343003284" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="29" data-vars-position-in-unit="29">emilydickinsonridesabmx</a>)
Jimmy Kimmel(17 of44)
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In addition to hosting the Emmy Awards, Kimmel continued to produce some of the funniest interactive segments on late night TV in 2012 and offered a heartfelt address to the victims of Sandy Hook in December. (credit:Getty Images)
Chris Hardwick(18 of44)
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How many new media moguls would still make stand-up comedy a top priority? Most comedians would have a red-letter year if they only released a one-hour Comedy Central special, but that's only the beginning of Hardwick's latest happenings. We don't know how he makes time to sleep between heading up Nerdist Industries and its various web and podcast empires, web series and upcoming TV show plans. Oh, and don't forget about hosting a talk show on AMC, and writing a self-help book. Not bad, nerd. (credit:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Flickr" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1268e4b04234e85679ab" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="19" data-vars-position-in-unit="19">Flickr</a>:<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/87671668@N00/7585137250" role="link" class=" js-entry-link cet-external-link" data-vars-item-name="Genevieve719" data-vars-item-type="text" data-vars-unit-name="5bad1268e4b04234e85679ab" data-vars-unit-type="buzz_body" data-vars-target-content-id="http://www.flickr.com/photos/87671668@N00/7585137250" data-vars-target-content-type="url" data-vars-type="web_external_link" data-vars-subunit-name="before_you_go_slideshow" data-vars-subunit-type="component" data-vars-position-in-subunit="20" data-vars-position-in-unit="20">Genevieve719</a>)
Louis C.K.(19 of44)
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We're starting to get suspicious of Louis C.K. What's his end game? He's more or less considered to be the funniest person in America, so why does he keep finding new ways to impress us? This year, he rewrote the rules on how comedians will release comedy specials, and gave us the best season of "Louie" yet. (credit: Mike Coppola/Getty )
Herman Cain(20 of44)
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The GOP primary race was one of the most entertaining in history thanks to this man, his Pokemon inspiration, his outrageous TV network and his rally with Stephen Colbert. And we've still got that "I Am America" song stuck in our heads. (credit:AP Photo/Paul Abell)
Amy Poehler(21 of44)
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Amy Poehler is a double threat: One of the funniest people in the world, and one of the best role models for young women. A thousand more seasons of "Parks and Recreation," please. (credit:Matt Sayles/Invision/AP)
Kim Jong-Un(22 of44)
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Known for his keen sense of humor (some say he actually invented Internet memes), it's no surprise that Kim was named the Sexiest Man Alive in The Onion this year. (credit:Ed Jones/AFP/Getty Images)
Mike Birbiglia(23 of44)
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This year, Mike Birbiglia went from being one of the funniest stand-up comedians in America to an exciting new presence in film. His first movie, an adaptation of his one-man show "Sleepwalk with Me," takes his storytelling abilities to the silver screen to excellent effect. (credit: Mike Coppola/Getty Images)
Tig Notaro(24 of44)
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The phrase "a hell of a year" has never been more fitting than it is in the case of 2012 for comedian Tig Notaro. She went through nearly every imaginable heartbreak one can go through, ending with a breast cancer diagnosis. A mind-blowing impromptu stand-up set in which she explored her feelings on the year proved to be cathartic experience for both her and her audience, and the set, now released as an album, became an instant classic. (credit:AP Photo/Kate Lacey)
Jimmy Fallon(25 of44)
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Jimmy Fallon's "Late Night" show has become one of the most fun anyone's had on TV in years. His blend of comedy, music, audience interaction and impressions even attracted President Obama to join in the fun this year. (credit: Larry Busacca/Getty Images )
Paul Ryan(26 of44)
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Even if his gym-tastic photo shoot hadn't resurfaced right before the 2012 election, Paul Ryan's mix of P90X cocksuredness and Ayn Rand's keen sense of empathy would have made him one of the unintentionally funniest people of the year. (credit:Gregg Segal: Time)
Seth Meyers & Bill Hader(27 of44)
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Two of our "SNL" favorites, Seth Meyers and Bill Hader, kept us laughing this year, especially when Stefon comes around to provoke Seth (and sometimes more). (credit:NBC)
Nasim Pedrad & Kate McKinnon(28 of44)
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When "Saturday Night Live" lost cast member Kristen Wiig, we worried that the show would suffer. But the rest of 2012 proved that Nasim Pedrad and newcomer Kate McKinnon (and Vanessa Bayer, Cecily Strong and Aidy Bryant) are keeping SNL's female characters interesting. (credit:Getty Images)
Bill Murray (29 of44)
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Who else but Bill Murray can be spotted helping heavy metal bands load equipment in Austin, playing kickball with New York hipsters and then receive a Golden Globe nomination for playing FDR? (credit:AP)
Jane Lynch(30 of44)
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Lynch remained one of the funniest women in comedy in 2012, especially with her hosting the Comedy Central Roast Of Roseanne Barr. (credit:Getty Images)
Maya Rudolph(31 of44)
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We'll be keeping an eye on Maya in 2013 when her show "Up All Night" switches to a traditional multi-camera sitcom but 2012 was all about her awesome "Saturday Night Live" comeback. (credit:AP)
Donald Trump(32 of44)
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Donald Trump really outdid himself on Twitter this year, railing against targets as varied as Diet Coke, Kristen Stewart and President Obama with all the sensitivity of a dull sledgehammer. (credit:Andy Buchanan/AFP/GettyImages)
Marc Maron(33 of44)
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Maron's "WTF" Empire has blossomed into a book and a 10-episode deal for a show on IFC, plus his podcast remains as relevant as ever. (credit:AP)
Jon Stewart(34 of44)
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Do we even have to explain this one? (credit:Larry Busacca/Getty Images)
Guy Fieri(35 of44)
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Guy Fieri has always been a walking can of warm Bud Light Lime, but this year he inspired possibly the best takedown of all time when The New York Times reviewed his Times Square restaurant. Keep 'em coming, Guy. (credit:Jeff Gentner/Getty Images)
Jim Gaffigan(36 of44)
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Jim Gaffigan's "Mr. Universe" reminded us that the comedian is one of the few guys who keeps both you and your parents in stitches, and he's only getting funnier. (credit:Getty Images)
Aaron Sorkin(37 of44)
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Few shows were as much fun to hate this year as "The Newsroom," Aaron Sorkin's media drama that was somehow naively idealistic and smugly condescending at the same time. (For a palate cleanser, don't worry: The entire series of "The West Wing" is on Netflix.) (credit:AP)
Tenacious D(38 of44)
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Tenacious D released their best record since their debut this year, released a bunch of funny videos to go along with it, and went on a multi-city comeback tour where they proved they can still rock. That's some rocket sauce right there. (credit:AP)
Tina Fey(39 of44)
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Although "30 Rock" is coming to an end, Fey remains one of the most respected female comedians in the business. We can't wait to see what Mrs. "Bossypants" has in store for us next (hopefullly hosting "SNL" soon). (credit:Kris Connor/Getty Images)
KimYe(40 of44)
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Kanye West and Kim Kardashian's romance seemed like a by-the-book media stunt from the start, but with Kanye's announcement that Kim was pregnant with his child, they dared the world to laugh at them at least for the next year. (credit: Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images)
Will Ferrell & Zach Galifianakis(41 of44)
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Will and Zach teamed up for "The Campaign" which, no matter what you thought of the movie, was a match made in heaven. In addition to that, Will blew us all away by doing an entire movie in Spanish and Zach continued to be hilarious online. (credit:Getty Images)
John Mulaney(42 of44)
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If you haven't seen comedian John Mulaney's special "New In Town," drop what you're doing right now and watch it. Even if he weren't the co-creator of Stefon on "SNL," Mulaney's self-deprecating, melodic storytelling style makes him one of our favorite stand-up comedians working today. (credit:Andrew H. Walker/Getty Images)
Ryan Lochte (43 of44)
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The man who introduced "jeah" to America will surely be a footnote in Olympic history. A hilarious footnote. (credit:Getty Images)
Kevin Hart (And, Why Not, Psy)(44 of44)
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2012 was a big year for Kevin Hart, who found time to do movies and be offered a TV show on BET in addition to his stand-up tour. He even sold out Madison Square Garden at the NY Comedy Festival. Oh, and that "Gangnam Style" dude is pretty funny, too. (credit:Getty Images)
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