Late Night with Seth Meyers premiered on NBC on February 24, 2014. The show succeeded Late Night with Jimmy Fallon after Fallon moved to The Tonight Show. Produced by Broadway Video and Universal Television, the program continues NBC’s Late Night franchise, which began in 1982. Meyers, a former head writer and “Weekend Update” anchor at Saturday Night Live, brought a stronger emphasis on political humor and long-form comedy segments to the format.
Airing weeknights, the show blends monologues, topical political commentary, celebrity interviews, and recurring comedy pieces. Signature segments include “A Closer Look,” an extended satirical breakdown of political events, and “Corrections,” a web-exclusive segment responding to viewer feedback. The show frequently features actors, musicians, authors, and public officials.
Over time, Late Night with Seth Meyers has developed a reputation for in-depth political satire and detailed analysis, particularly during major election cycles and national news events. While maintaining traditional late-night elements such as musical performances and comedy sketches, the program leans heavily into news-driven humor. The 8G Band serves as the house band, supporting the show’s musical and comedic segments.
The program is hosted by Seth Meyers, who has led the show since its debut. Notable former hosts of the Late Night franchise include David Letterman, Conan O’Brien, and Jimmy Fallon, each of whom helmed earlier iterations of the NBC series under the Late Night banner. Meyers’ tenure represents the fourth era of the franchise.
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