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It was a dong-heavy week in late night.
Its a very real threat of World War III, is what it is.
Much like Ukraine itself, late night tried to remain blase in the face of big ol conflict.
Since Lettermans shows debut, late night has gotten more political, lessshowbiz-y.
Whether you think thats a good development depends on what you think late nights purposeshould be.
Here are the clips that most fulfilled their purpose this week.
Trevor Noah Interviews Barbara Lee
Bringing Barbara Lee onThe Daily Showthis week was an inherently political act.
The week has been full of geopolitical saber-rattling, and Barbara Lee is Americas best-known saber-quieter.
A voice of simmer down now thats the legacy ofThe Daily Show.
But at its heart, it was a dumbfilk, Weird Al style.
More room for song parodies; less room for anything else.
One: Letterman is still on the air, just ask Netflix.
Two: If hed hired more diversely, this bit could have been his.
While still very much holding his own comedically, Meyers makes so much room for his writers to shine.
and why Jenny Hagel can show off her wrist strength opening a pickle jar.
Slate appeared onThe Tonight Showto plug her new rom-com, and her appearance was just fucking adorable.
There are no other words.
Ms. Abbott Catches Up With a Student
Jimmy Kimmel loves to surprise a guest with a special someone.
He has sprung randos onDenzel Washington,Adam Scott, andGeorge Clooney.
