shapeshifter January 12 Share January 12 I love how Seth ends every “A Closer Look” segment with a replay of a phrase caught on camera, replaying the audio clip in a way that actually makes sense, especially in last night’s case, applying the juvenile taunt of “they have no balls” to the group represented by the speaker of that taunt. 4 Link to comment
Kel Varnsen January 12 Share January 12 9 minutes ago, shapeshifter said: I love how Seth ends every “A Closer Look” segment with a replay of a phrase caught on camera, replaying the audio clip in a way that actually makes sense, especially in last night’s case, applying the juvenile taunt of “they have no balls” to the group represented by the speaker of that taunt. I could be mistaken but I suspect that Seth doesn't know what clip will be used. Just based on his reaction some of the times. On 1/10/2024 at 3:48 PM, possibilities said: I love Surprise Inspection. It is a really smart way to repackage all the crappy unusable jokes into a really funny bit. 4 1 Link to comment
shapeshifter January 12 Share January 12 (edited) 1 hour ago, Kel Varnsen said: I could be mistaken but I suspect that Seth doesn't know what clip will be used. Just based on his reaction some of the times. This detailed Vulture article from 2016 — written after the article's author followed Seth and everyone around for a day while they composed A Closer Look — makes it seem very unlikely that there are any surprises for Seth in the script or with the sound or visual effects: vulture.com/2016/12/seth-meyers-late-night-c-v-r.html But given that it's now 8 years later(!), it could be possible that the show team is now such a well-oiled machine that Seth could occasionally be surprised by the sound-bite punchline. Or maybe he is just sometimes surprised by the audience reaction? Edited January 12 by shapeshifter 3 Link to comment
Lois Sandborne January 13 Share January 13 Surprise Inspection is at least 3 times funnier since Matt changed his picture. 1 2 Link to comment
DXD526 January 13 Share January 13 I always wind up LOLing at at least one joke in every Surprise Inspection, and thinking, how did that not make the monologue?? 1 Link to comment
ebk57 January 13 Share January 13 We're going to see Seth tonight at the Kennedy Center. Can't wait! 1 4 Link to comment
wknt3 January 13 Share January 13 1 hour ago, DXD526 said: I always wind up LOLing at at least one joke in every Surprise Inspection, and thinking, how did that not make the monologue?? It's an honor to have you joining us Mr. Scollins! 1 7 Link to comment
possibilities January 24 Share January 24 I loved Punkie Johnson's jacket on tonight's show. 1 Link to comment
ahisma January 25 Share January 25 “Tears pouring down his beak …” 😂 Personally, I loved the KFC bucket with the stethoscope. 5 Link to comment
Quof January 26 Share January 26 On 10/18/2023 at 1:58 PM, possibilities said: On 10/18/2023 at 9:25 AM, Quof said: I've been watching YouTube clips, as well as listening to Seth's podcast with his brother. I'm finding him funnier now than I have in years past, but I want to reach through my device to grab him by the neck and scream "Please learn subjective versus objective pronouns! I'm so tired of hearing you say "I" when you should say "me"!" Someone should report this to "Corrections". On Monday's Corrections, Seth was called out for his misuse of "I" rather than "me". I feel heard. 3 2 Link to comment
possibilities February 27 Share February 27 Amy Poehler looked fantastic in tonight's show. Seth looked hilarious in a suit... I don't remember him looking awkward in a suit when he wore one before. But I loved the way the conductor hat looked-- changed the entire outfit. But now I want to see Amy in that dress with the conductor hat. I thought it was weird that Biden followed Amy. I would think he'd be the first guest. I had no idea it had been 10 years, either. Time flies. It kind of freaks me out a little. 3 Link to comment
opus February 27 Share February 27 14 hours ago, possibilities said: I thought it was weird that Biden followed Amy. I would think he'd be the first guest. Callback to the order they appeared on the very first episode. I guess Joe has no problem following Amy. 4 Link to comment
Lois Sandborne February 27 Share February 27 Great anniversary episode. I could tell things were edited super tightly to squeeze in everything they wanted. I liked the guest order. Amy was so sweet and festive and celebratory. It was nice to have that and have her as a bridge for the slightly more serious Biden portion. Seth seemed kinda nervous to me, but I think he did fine. He asked a few real questions that I don't think other late night hosts would. No comment on Joe's answers. 3 1 Link to comment
DanaMB March 1 Share March 1 https://fb.watch/qwSAOWweIG/? Last night’s A Closer Look was hysterical. The Curb Your Enthusiasm moment. 🤣 4 Link to comment
possibilities March 1 Share March 1 (edited) Colbert did a whole petulant monologue about how jealous he was that Biden went on Seth's show and not Colbert's. Edited March 1 by possibilities typo 2 1 Link to comment
opus March 1 Share March 1 Is there any backstory on why the two of them were chowing down on ice cream cones in front of a bunch of reporters? Link to comment
possibilities March 1 Share March 1 They went to get ice cream. Someone shouted a question at them, and Biden answered. 1 1 Link to comment
Lois Sandborne March 2 Share March 2 On 2/29/2024 at 7:35 PM, opus said: Is there any backstory on why the two of them were chowing down on ice cream cones in front of a bunch of reporters? Also Biden iconically loves ice cream. It's become a big part of his image in the last few years and I figured that was part of the reason he asked if Seth wanted to get some with him. I really liked the way they mixed it up in this week's episodes. It felt like there was a concentrated dose of more of the segments they don't do very often. I love A Closer Look but it was nice to see them flex a little more comedy muscle. 3 Link to comment
shapeshifter March 7 Share March 7 I surprised myself by being able to f'love a clip of MTG (as Seth's call back at the end of tonight's A Closer Look). From his impish grin, I think he realized how perfect it was. 1 Link to comment
cpcathy March 14 Share March 14 How is Seth getting even funnier in ACL? I’m laughing myself silly, and I had a cat on lap last night so that was no easy feat. 2 Link to comment
shapeshifter March 14 Share March 14 5 hours ago, cpcathy said: How is Seth getting even funnier in ACL? I’m laughing myself silly, and I had a cat on lap last night so that was no easy feat. Was that the one with paddle ball, and then the sleep mask, and then the paddle ball with the sleep mask, while all the video clips of you-know-who were running in the background? Perfect.👏 Isn't how we all feel right about now? 1 Link to comment
Red Bridey March 30 Share March 30 I love love love Liam Neeson! He was on both Stephen and Seth, but I loved him more on Seth! 1 Link to comment
Lois Sandborne April 12 Share April 12 Wednesday's Closer Look (focusing on Trump, conservatives, and abortion) was outstanding. 5 Link to comment
MaryMitch April 13 Share April 13 Liev Schreiber said he had an incident of TGA - Transient Global Amnesia. I've had that happen to me, and once it was diagnosed and I told people what had happened, almost half said it had happened to a friend or relative. It's scary when it's happening, but it doesn't last long - mine lasted about 12 hours. And the neurologist I saw said he's only seen recurrences in 3 or 4 patients in his 30 years of practice. Here's a web site for those who are interested: https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/transient-global-amnesia/symptoms-causes/syc-20378531 1 5 Link to comment
ahisma May 1 Share May 1 Absolute favorite part of Seth’s vest rant was Wally in a cape with a wind machine! 3 1 Link to comment
Kel Varnsen May 4 Share May 4 The latest Corrections and the part about how Mike Scollins ruined the whole Mac Tonight bit was really funny. Especially since my daughter follows Scollins on Instagram (since she only really watches Surprise Inspection) and she showed me the post when it came out and asked me what it was all about. 2 Link to comment
cpcathy June 1 Share June 1 I think he was off the last time something hilarious happened too. 4 Link to comment
opus June 12 Share June 12 Yikes.... Seth Meyers to Lose 'Late Night' 8G Band in NBC Budget Cuts The 8G Band has been a staple at "Late Night" ever since Seth Meyers took the show over from Jimmy Fallon in 2014 -- but budget cuts at NBC this year mean that when the show comes back for its 12th season in September, the band will be out. 1 11 2 1 Link to comment
shapeshifter June 18 Share June 18 (edited) From last night's monologue: “If you've flown in the middle seat on Southwest Airlines in the last row in front of the bathroom, you will never forget that!” LOL! So true! It's been almost 20 years for me. He didn't mention that the last row's ceiling is curved so that even a short woman with a shorter torso cannot sit up straight for 2 hours. Never again did I take an opportunity to catch an earlier flight. And kudos to Seth's writers for finding a fresh spin for A Closer Look. Edited June 18 by shapeshifter 1 1 Link to comment
gimmyqueue July 4 Share July 4 I must've posted this in the wrong thread, sorry. So here it is. Sorry Seth, i'm sure you will go on (as if he reads this board). He'll be okay, and Closer Look is great, if he'll just stop thinking he's a great impressionist. :D Link to comment
TakomaSnark July 6 Share July 6 Can't wait for the next 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell'! Former late night host Amber Ruffin comes out on last day of Pride Month 4 1 1 3 Link to comment
opus July 11 Share July 11 Saw this story today after Seth's interview last night Whoopi Goldberg absent from The View, tests positive for COVID again 1 Link to comment
ebk57 July 11 Share July 11 2 hours ago, opus said: Saw this story today after Seth's interview last night Whoopi Goldberg absent from The View, tests positive for COVID again Oh no! I really hope Seth doesn't get it. He's the only late night host not making me throw things at the TV at the moment. 4 Link to comment
ahisma July 12 Share July 12 On 7/6/2024 at 3:44 AM, TakomaSnark said: Can't wait for the next 'Jokes Seth Can't Tell'! He teased it in Corrections and was so excited! All his writers, too! I can’t wait. 4 2 Link to comment
possibilities July 13 Share July 13 6 hours ago, ahisma said: He teased it in Corrections and was so excited! All his writers, too! I can’t wait. The glee he was expressing over that... very endearing. 4 Link to comment
shapeshifter July 16 Share July 16 Just caught Seth's Monday night / Tuesday morning opening and Closer Look. Can he at least get an Emmy nomination? There was a moment when he slipped into his habit of reading too fast, but otherwise, excellent and almost comforting? 4 Link to comment
shapeshifter July 17 Share July 17 On 7/16/2024 at 12:22 PM, shapeshifter said: Can he at least get an Emmy nomination? I guess I spoke too soon: deadline.com/2024/07/emmy-nominations-2024-1236012073 Quote …Late Night with Seth Meyers also earned a what-took-you-so-long nomination in Talk Series… https://deadline.com/2024/07/emmy-nominations-2024-1236012073/ 10 Link to comment
possibilities July 17 Share July 17 He's smarter than half the people who are actually supposed to be news professionals. 3 2 Link to comment
shapeshifter July 17 Share July 17 16 minutes ago, opus said: Didn’t see John Oliver in there. Seth might win! I think John Oliver is in a different category now? But Stephen would likely win since JO has bested him every year for a lot of years, and I think that's how these awards shows roll. But if Seth won this year, Stephen would likely milk his own loss for some very funny jokes. It's all fun and games with those guys. Link to comment
possibilities July 18 Share July 18 I had not seen the Natalie Portman SNL rap, so I looked it up. DEFINIITELY NSFW 1 Link to comment
possibilities July 18 Share July 18 It's interesting that Seth has been ignoring the RNC convention and having basically non-political guests this week. Yet his commentary is still the best, IMO. Colbert is doing the opposite-- he's got political guests on but isn't really saying much himself. (I haven't watched Wednesday's shows yet; I'm behind. So those comments are based on Mon and Tues only) 2 Link to comment
ebk57 July 18 Share July 18 There were some jokes about the convention tonight, but a reason why there aren't more might be that Colbert is doing his show live and Seth tapes sometime between 5 and 6pm, so he doesn't know what went on. And by the next day, no one really cares... 2 4 Link to comment
shapeshifter July 19 Share July 19 (edited) Seth interviewed the guy from the new Twisters remake. The clip shown took place in a storm chasing vehicle with what seemed to be the radio blasting Jon Batiste’s “I Need You.” Edited July 19 by shapeshifter Twister 🌪 is now TwisterS 🌪 🌪 2 1 Link to comment
marina to July 20 Share July 20 On 7/19/2024 at 2:33 AM, shapeshifter said: Seth interviewed the guy from the new Twisters remake. The clip shown took place in a storm chasing vehicle with what seemed to be the radio blasting Jon Batiste’s “I Need You.” That vehicle looks a lot like Reed Timmer's Dominator 3. I understand his portrayal was influenced by Reed. Link to comment
ebk57 August 15 Share August 15 The Closer Looks have been fire this week. I think Seth is doing the best stuff on late night TV now, and has been for quite a while. 9 Link to comment
shapeshifter August 15 Share August 15 12 hours ago, ebk57 said: The Closer Looks have been fire this week. I think Seth is doing the best stuff on late night TV now, and has been for quite a while. His writing team (of which he is one) have been doing a lot better overall. I used to skip the Opening Monologues, but they are good now. And they seem to be able to cover stuff that actually happened during the previous day, which Colbert and the rest cannot. Different work hours, I guess? 3 Link to comment
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