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Late night is back from itsOlympics-mandated vacation!
When discussed in rapid succession, it feelsalmostas jarring and head-spinning as real life.
Additional shoutout to Wally the cue-card guy, who had to hold all those news items.
I assume it was a strain, even for him.
Something that happened in that Closer Look segment and Stephen Colberts news recap (see item No.
The energy Kamala and Tim Walz have brought to politics has made even politically adjacent content lighter and breezier.
Hosts arent slogging through Sleepy Joe jokes anymore.
Weve got Tim Walzscunty little posesand white-people taco nights to roast.
Heres what worked best during this lighter, happier week in late night.
5.Jimmy Kimmel Live!Says Health Care for All!
Health is officially cared.
Last time, it was guest hostKerry Washingtongiving the checks to a whole host of actors.
This time, its Jeff Goldblum giving the cash out to his doppelgangers.
A little self-involved, but the check clears either way.
Yes, c’mon.
Take a shot every time they call Sondheim Steve.
Looooove when people call him Marty.
That Goofy-Ass Horse FromWe Live in Times Late-Night Debut
Knock knock.
Interrupting horse wh NEIGH!!
Theugliest carousel horseyou ever did see went onThe Late Showand scared the bejeepers out of Colbert.
Its interesting to characterize the horse as shell-shocked and not just dumb.
Theres probably more to work with there.
This plus Steve doing theApple danceputsThe Late Showat the top of the terminally online ranking for late night.
Weve all seen long dance numbers, handing stuff out to the crowd, andpretending to crowd-surf.
But behaving as if youre actually hostingSaturday Night Liveand about to deliver your monologue?
Thats one I had never seen.
Schwartz always brings a lot of oomph to his late-night appearances.
As Jimmy Fallon would say, Great job, bud!
Lutz Says Gee Whiz!
Man, there is too much in this Amber Says What to highlight: a really upsetting sound effect.
Good prop comedy from Amber Ruffin and Meyers.
it’s possible for you to tell everyone is right back from vacation and full of renewed energy.
So many bits landing so well, its a dang Simone Biles floor routine.
