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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

Series Overview

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC in the United States. The hour-long show premiered on March 2, 2009, and is hosted by actor, comedian and performer Jimmy Fallon, an alumnus of Saturday Night Live. Hip hop/neo soul band The Roots serve as the show's house band, and Steve Higgins is the show's announcer. The third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman, the program originates from NBC Studio 6B in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The show typically opens with a brief monologue from Fallon, followed by a comedy "desk piece," as well as prerecorded segments and audience competitions. The next segment is devoted to a celebrity interview, with guests ranging from actors and musicians to media personalities and political figures. The show then closes with either a musical or comedy performance. The show frequently employs digital media into its comedy, which has become crucial to its success. Fallon has been appointed to become the next host of The Tonight Show, where he will succeed the current host Jay Leno at the conclusion of the 2014 Winter Olympics, with fellow SNL alum Seth Meyers slated to replace Fallon.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedTalk Show
Original Network
NBC
Episodes & Seasons

6 Seasons • 375 Episodes

60 min per episode

Air Date Window

2009 – 2011

Premiered: Mon, Mar 2, 2009

Created By
Lorne MichaelsLorne Michaels
Jimmy FallonJimmy Fallon

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Thu, May 5, 2011

Season 3, Episode 67: “Tina Fey, Tom Welling, Twin Shadow”

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Lorne Michaels, Jimmy Fallon

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Late Night with Jimmy Fallon

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What is Late Night with Jimmy Fallon about?

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC in the United States. The hour-long show premiered on March 2, 2009, and is hosted by actor, comedian and performer Jimmy Fallon, an alumnus of Saturday Night Live. Hip hop/neo soul band The Roots serve as the show's house band, and Steve Higgins is the show's announcer. The third incarnation of the Late Night franchise originated by David Letterman, the program originates from NBC Studio 6B in the GE Building at 30 Rockefeller Center in New York City. The show typically opens with a brief monologue from Fallon, followed by a comedy "desk piece," as well as prerecorded segments and audience competitions. The next segment is devoted to a celebrity interview, with guests ranging from actors and musicians to media personalities and political figures. The show then closes with either a musical or comedy performance. The show frequently employs digital media into its comedy, which has become crucial to its success. Fallon has been appointed to become the next host of The Tonight Show, where he will succeed the current host Jay Leno at the conclusion of the 2014 Winter Olympics, with fellow SNL alum Seth Meyers slated to replace Fallon.

How many seasons does Late Night with Jimmy Fallon have?

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon comprises 6 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon?

Key cast members in Late Night with Jimmy Fallon include Jimmy Fallon.

Who created or directed Late Night with Jimmy Fallon?

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon was developed and directed by Lorne Michaels, Jimmy Fallon.