Late-Night TV Highlights: From Presidential Pardons to Comedy Sketches
Late-night TV had some interesting moments this week, with George Santos getting his sentence commuted by President Trump and Jon Lovitz making a return to The Tonight Show. The intersection of late-night TV and the internet was evident in a TikTok video of Jimmy Fallon and Malala Yousafzai doing a dance trend. Stephen Colbert used poop emojis to indicate satire on The Late Show, poking fun at Republican hypocrisy. Allison Janney and Keri Russell reenacted a scene from The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City on "Clubhouse Playhouse," showcasing their acting skills. Lewis Black's rant against protein Doritos and Jay Jurden's comedy on Gen Z were highlights of the week. Paula Pell's character as an ornery ornithologist on Late Night With Seth Meyers was a hit, showcasing her comedic talent and chemistry with Maya Rudolph. Overall, late-night TV provided a mix of humor, satire, and entertainment this week.