Late Night With Seth Meyers - General Discussion

[opus]

7 hours ago, ahisma said:

Seeing this sketch from 2015 again reminds me a lot of Seth’s graphics department …

 

Maybe Seth wrote that one?

[ahisma]

If he had a hand in it, he wasn’t credited in IMDB. 

[grawlix]

01/04:  Seth announced he tested positive for COVID this morning.  The rest of the shows this week have been cancelled.

Edited January 4, 2022 by grawlix
specification of test

[Kel Varnsen]

5 minutes ago, grawlix said:

01/04:  Seth announced he tested positive for COVID this morning.  The rest of the shows this week have been cancelled.

I heard about that. I was hoping maybe he was asymptomatic and could do shows from his attic (or his inlaws house).

[possibilities]

His kids are too young for the vaccine, aren't they? I hope everyone's okay.

[anna0852]

His oldest might be old enough, but definitely not the younger two.

His daughter is only a few months old.

[possibilities]

He seemed so high energy and cheerful on last night's show. I was thinking how he always seems amazingly refreshed after a break. 

[catlover79]

I love how the Thorn Birds have made a return:

[possibilities]

I laughed when I noticed the TWO copies of the Thornbirds, one on each side, at the new quarantine studio.

I also noticed Seth's eyes are VERY blue. Is he wearing tinted contact lenses??? I never really noticed before, but ever since he moved to this location, it's been startling me how blue they are.

Edited January 13, 2022 by possibilities

[shapeshifter]

I thought he seemed a bit "peaked" with a hint of upper respiratory stuff effecting his voice. 
But that's just me mothering him.

[Kel Varnsen]

1 hour ago, possibilities said:

I laughed when I noticed the TWO copies of the Thornbirds, one on each side, at the new quarantine studio.

That made me laugh. Although I am not sure I liked Seth's Ric Flair impression. I mean the fact that he went for it was funny, but there wasn't much to the impression itself.

[MaryMitch]

Seth really needs to listen to NPR - it's not just for "old people".  No need to be snotty, Seth.

3 hours ago, possibilities said:

I also noticed Seth's eyes are VERY blue. Is he wearing tinted contact lenses??? I never really noticed before, but ever since he moved to this location, it's been startling me how blue they are.

I've noticed this too!

[Ms Lark]

Last night he was up to 4 copies of The Thorn Birds! I laughed the first time I saw it; now I'm wondering how many copies will show up tonight.

I like the Sea Captain (I know I'm in a minority), but could do without Rhianna-wife. Oh, well. Hopefully, he'll be back in the studio Monday.

[ahisma]

11 hours ago, possibilities said:

I also noticed Seth's eyes are VERY blue. Is he wearing tinted contact lenses??? I never really noticed before, but ever since he moved to this location, it's been startling me how blue they are.

I think he may be using a ring light with his webcam—the lighting is very noticeable. With so much light close and straight on, I think it just highlights his eyes more.

[Ms Lark]

Nine copies of The Thorn Birds! 😆

[opus]

51 minutes ago, Ms Lark said:

Nine copies of The Thorn Birds! 😆

I counted 10 🙂

 

 

[Ms Lark]

7 hours ago, opus said:

I counted 10 🙂

Bottom right shelf, center? I don't think that is the right spine for a TB. Where do you see 10th?

[ebk57]

2 hours ago, Ms Lark said:

Bottom right shelf, center? I don't think that is the right spine for a TB. Where do you see 10th?

6 on my left-Seth's (stage) right and 4 on my right-Seth's (stage) left. 

[Ailianna]

I counted 4 times and got 10 each time. No tricky sounds required and no covers from older printings.

[opus]

1 hour ago, ebk57 said:

6 on my left-Seth's (stage) right and 4 on my right-Seth's (stage) left. 

Those, and maybe an 11th I just noticed?  (Bottom right, my lame attempt to draw an arrow)

 

[Ms Lark]

Aww, Jeez. Now I need to get tested! 😧

[candall]

Less Wally, please.

 

 

Also:  Why isn't this on the main page?  Seth's the best, and A Closer Look is the most thoughtful and insightful commentary on late night.

[BetterButter]

 

[ebk57]

I love Dave.  

That's all I got... 

[ajsnaves]

14 hours ago, ebk57 said:

I love Dave.  

That's all I got... 

The thought of the weird shit Dave would get up to if he was doing his show locked down at home warms my comedy heart and makes me miss him even more.  I am glad he has started putting his stuff on youtube finally.

[possibilities]

"Jokes Seth Can't Tell" is still my favorite thing.

[ebk57]

5 hours ago, ajsnaves said:

The thought of the weird shit Dave would get up to if he was doing his show locked down at home warms my comedy heart and makes me miss him even more.  I am glad he has started putting his stuff on youtube finally.

If you want All Dave, All the Time on YouTube, seek out Don Giller's channel.  He's got it all.  Really, all of it. It's great, and while I'm glad Dave's jumping in, I don't see how he can top Don.  But...we'll see. 

[FoundTime]

Man, Dave's still got it, hasn't he? He didn't miss a beat; it's like he's never been gone. Still the master in my book -- and I adore Seth, don't get me wrong. It shows a lot of grace and humility and confidence to share the stage with the guy who first made Late Night must-see TV all those years ago. (And I love that Seth dressed up for the occasion!) 

Variety: David Letterman's Interview with Seth Meyers Was Late Night at Its Best

22 hours ago, possibilities said:

"Jokes Seth Can't Tell" is still my favorite thing.

I virtually attended a lecture series a couple of weeks ago hosted by a mainstream liberal seminary and one of the speakers focused on the use of comedy and humor in preaching. He played a number of clips illustrating comedy that "isn't funny" but that examines the lived experience of the performer (Gary Gulman, Hannah Gadsby, Tig Notaro) as well as some clips showing how comedy can have serious undertones in the area of identity, and "Jokes Seth Can't Tell" featured prominently in the latter. 

Edited February 3, 2022 by FoundTime
Added link to Variety article

[ebk57]

15 hours ago, FoundTime said:

Man, Dave's still got it, hasn't he? He didn't miss a beat; it's like he's never been gone. Still the master in my book -- and I adore Seth, don't get me wrong. It shows a lot of grace and humility and confidence to share the stage with the guy who first made Late Night must-see TV all those years ago. (And I love that Seth dressed up for the occasion!) 

Variety: David Letterman's Interview with Seth Meyers Was Late Night at Its Best

I virtually attended a lecture series a couple of weeks ago hosted by a mainstream liberal seminary and one of the speakers focused on the use of comedy and humor in preaching. He played a number of clips illustrating comedy that "isn't funny" but that examines the lived experience of the performer (Gary Gulman, Hannah Gadsby, Tig Notaro) as well as some clips showing how comedy can have serious undertones in the area of identity, and "Jokes Seth Can't Tell" featured prominently in the latter. 

Thank you for posting that article.  It was really well written and I agree with his thoughts about Dave and Seth. 

[shapeshifter]

15 hours ago, FoundTime said:

Man, Dave's still got it, hasn't he? He didn't miss a beat; it's like he's never been gone. Still the master in my book -- and I adore Seth, don't get me wrong. It shows a lot of grace and humility and confidence to share the stage with the guy who first made Late Night must-see TV all those years ago. (And I love that Seth dressed up for the occasion!) 

Letterman and Seth were both great.
And their segment was a nice break from "the news." 

[TakomaSnark]

On 2/2/2022 at 9:16 PM, ebk57 said:

If you want All Dave, All the Time on YouTube, seek out Don Giller's channel.  He's got it all.  Really, all of it. It's great, and while I'm glad Dave's jumping in, I don't see how he can top Don.  But...we'll see. 

I kind of wonder what Dave's YouTube channel means for Don's. Don has had the inside track on archival clips/episods of Dave-era Late Night for years now. Seems like Dave himself putting all that on his own channel pulls the carpet out from Don.

[candall]

I thought Seth was perfect in his segment with Dave.  He put on a suit and he was respectful without fawning.  To me, he didn't surrender the high ground and remained the host of the show, pleased to offer his audience a special guest.

 

I enjoyed the distinction they made that Dave had been coming off a spectacular career crash & burn while Seth had the advantage of a successful career launched just a few feet away.  They didn't do a lot of head-to-head comparison (Paul Schaeffer, anyone?) but the genesis of their respective times at the desk was a good one.

 

Seth's excellent with quick impromptu rejoinder, but no one's better than Dave.  Lightning quick with the funny, that one.

 

I guess my only critical note is that I'm not as charmed by David Letterman's kid as he is.  I remember when he was born, but I don't mind not keeping up with his next 18 years.  : )

[shapeshifter]

46 minutes ago, candall said:

Seth's excellent with quick impromptu rejoinder, but no one's better than Dave.  Lightning quick with the funny, that one.

They played well off of each other. I wouldn’t mind a semi-regular segment of something like A Conversation With Dave.

[ebk57]

18 hours ago, TakomaSnark said:

I kind of wonder what Dave's YouTube channel means for Don's. Don has had the inside track on archival clips/episods of Dave-era Late Night for years now. Seems like Dave himself putting all that on his own channel pulls the carpet out from Don.

I hope it doesn't.  I really appreciate what Don has been doing all this time.  

[Hanahope]

I have to say, Seth does a wonderful parody of Tucker and his ridiculousness.  the one on green M&Ms was sublime.

[possibilities]

Seth's "impressions" in general have gotten much better. He's funny even when they're terrible, nowadays.

[opus]

The audience during the Bille Eilish interview seemed like such an un- Sethlike audience 

[possibilities]

I am completely unfamiliar with her music except for the time she sang on SNL, but I kind of like her when she does interviews. She seems to have some sensible perspective on herself and her situation, and to be respectful of it while also not being overly self-impressed. 

[slasherboy]

On 2/24/2022 at 7:32 PM, opus said:

The audience during the Bille Eilish interview seemed like such an un- Sethlike audience 

I had a migraine and had to go to bed. How was the audience un-Sethlike? Sincerely curious. Thanks.

[ahisma]

32 minutes ago, slasherboy said:

How was the audience un-Sethlike?

They were younger and more “screaming fan” than his usual crowd. He rolled with it well, though.

[opus]

Yeah, pretty much what @ahisma said. Best part was after Eilish was done they had to sit through NYC mayor Eric Adams, who was probably not in their demographics 🙂

Edited February 26, 2022 by opus

[shapeshifter]

Has Seth won Emmy’s or Golden Globes for this show?

This “A Closer Look” segment is deserving of all the awards IMO, especially for the way he worked in all the spot-on impersonations, as well as how he covered an aspect of the current situation that has not been covered elsewhere, and did so himself without turning it over to other experts, and, perhaps most importantly, while successfully using satire. And, given the timeliness of the subject matter, he couldn’t have rehearsed it very much–—which probably contributed to the spontaneity, which only works when the person doing the impressions is really good at it, and which skill enables him to use the satirical impressions to tell the story rather than digress from his message:   
https://youtu.be/R6TU1UVB83E

 

Edited March 8, 2022 by shapeshifter

[opus]

6 hours ago, shapeshifter said:

Has Seth won Emmy’s or Golden Globes for this show?

 

 

They have 2 Critics Choice Awards wins. Everywhere else has just been nominations.

[anna0852]

On 3/8/2022 at 6:47 AM, shapeshifter said:

Has Seth won Emmy’s or Golden Globes for this show?

 

John Oliver and Last Week Tonight have had the awards locked up for years. A dark art developed at the knee of his mentor Jon Stewart 😀

Edited March 9, 2022 by anna0852

[Kel Varnsen]

6 hours ago, anna0852 said:

John Oliver and Last Week Tonight have had the awards locked up for years. A dark art developed at his mentor Jon Stewart's knee 😀

That plus the crazy production values available from HBO, that let him do the kind of crazy shit other shows couldn't possibly do. Because if it was just what he learned at The Daily Show, Colbert and Sam Bee would be getting just as many Emmys.

[possibilities]

I dunno. Colbert does a lot of fluffy interviews and other not very serious stuff. He does some politics, but Oliver's show is much more of a deep dive and it's just more impressive to actually go into detail vs just making a quick joke and then promoting someone's movie or their new perfume line or whatever.

[anna0852]

19 hours ago, anna0852 said:

 

Sorry, hit quote instead of edit

Edited March 9, 2022 by anna0852

[MaryMitch]

Seth was interviewed by NPR's "Fresh Air" - it aired today:

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/14/1086029237/late-night-host-seth-meyers

[shapeshifter]

5 hours ago, MaryMitch said:

Seth was interviewed by NPR's "Fresh Air" - it aired today:

https://www.npr.org/2022/03/14/1086029237/late-night-host-seth-meyers

A great listen!

[Prairie Rose]

I LOVE "Surprise Inspections"! It's so much fun trying to match which writer goes with which rejected joke. Can we all tell by now which ones are the Scollins jokes? 😉😂