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Late Night with Seth Meyers

Year: 2014 First Air: 2014-02-25
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Overview

Late Night with Seth Meyers is NBC’s weeknight talk and comedy series blending celebrity interviews, live music, and sharp political satire. Hosted by longtime Saturday Night Live writer and Weekend Update anchor Seth Meyers, the show delivers monologues, desk segments, and sketches that take a closer look at the day’s headlines. Taped in New York at 30 Rockefeller Plaza, it mixes quick punchlines with a newsy, conversational tone.

Synopsis

Premiering in 2014, Late Night with Seth Meyers is a U.S. late-night variety talk show that pairs stand-up-style monologues with satirical takes on politics and pop culture. Drawing on his years as a Saturday Night Live head writer and Weekend Update anchor, Seth Meyers brings a writerly, newsroom-adjacent approach to comedy, often unpacking current events through recurring desk segments, comedic commentary, and occasional sketches. Each episode typically features conversations with actors, comedians, authors, athletes, and public figures, alongside musical performances and guest appearances from familiar faces. Recorded at Studio 8G in 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City, the series balances topical humor with a relaxed interview style, aiming for both laugh-out-loud moments and smart, accessible analysis of the news cycle. Its format keeps pace with the week’s headlines while leaving room for character bits and creative surprises.

Cast
Seth Meyers — Host
Trivia
This late-night show is known for writerly political satire and recurring desk segments that break down the news.
Q1: Which bandleader is best known for leading the show’s house band, The 8G Band?
Answer: Fred Armisen
The 8G Band adds a distinct musical-comedy texture to the show, and its leader is a notable comedic performer in his own right. The band’s presence ties the program to a lively, in-studio energy.
Q2: What is the name of the recurring segment where Seth Meyers offers tongue-in-cheek corrections and commentary on a pop-culture or news topic framed as 'things you might have heard'?
Answer: Ya Burnt
Recurring segments like this showcase the show’s specific comedic voice beyond interviews and monologues. They build continuity for viewers and become shorthand for the host’s style of commentary.