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It was a big week for late night!
Jimmy Kimmel got a new announcer, and Jimmy Fallon got a new hat.
On his big press push forPeacemaker,John Cena allegedlylost his Peacemaker helmetto Fallon in a bet.
The week before, Seth Meyers had tested positive and had to cancel shows.
He returned this week but in yet another isolation set.
Its interesting that both hosts decided to cancel shows rather than find last-minute guests hosts.
Fallonalso tested positive for COVID, but it was over the winter break.
And this SaturdaysSNLmusical guest, Roddy Ricch,had to drop outdue to recent COVID exposure on his team.
One wonders whether another full-blown at-home era is dawning for late night.
Case numbers in New York and Los Angeles are popping off.
Do we really need audiences right now?
Flattening the curve feels very retro, but maybe its time to bring it back.
Like the indie-sleaze revival.
On a lighter note,Jimmy Kimmel Live!got a new announcer.
Lou Wilson replaced longtime announcer Dickie Barrett of the Mighty Mighty Bosstones.
The news was welcomed in a space not usually known for late-night chat:D&Dstans.
Keanu Reeves takes the Colbert Questionnert.
It shouldnt surprise anyone that Keanu Reeves does poorly when asked a definite question.
From there came the Questionert that has been administered to everyone from Obama to J.Law.
Reeves got flop sweat after question one: What is the best sandwich?
It only got more prevaricating from there.
Seth Meyers doesnt care.
Go ahead, groan.
I cant hear you.
So spake Seth Meyers very early in Mondays A Closer Look.
Or if not contempt, at least disinterest in whether your stupid jokes for no one land.
Some quality time with Lewis Black.
Tig Notaro explains bleeping.
Tig Notaro is the GOAT of leaning into discomfort.
If you want to see Colbert lose it, watch this clip.
Jimmy Kimmel weeps for Bob Saget.
Comedy was awash with grief when news of Bob Sagets death brokeSunday.
He read an email Saget wrote him and could barely get the words out.
When Kimmel chokes up, I choke up.
And I truly appreciate his lack of shame about crying when things are really fucking sad.
