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Sep 2024
39m 25s

Seth Meyers on Late Night’s Future, 'SNL...

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Matt is joined by Seth Meyers to discuss the evolving state of late-night television, making content that will work on digital, and the growing trend of the online celebrity interview show. Seth also gives his thoughts on the upcoming 50th anniversary extravaganza for 'SNL,' who should take over 'SNL' after Lorne Michaels, and Jason Reitman’s new movie, ‘Saturday Night’ (02:12). Matt finishes the show with a recap of his time at TIFF and predicts which films are in the running for the coveted People’s Choice Award (28:36).


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Host: Matt Belloni

Guest: Seth Meyers


Producers: Craig Horlbeck and Jessie Lopez

Theme Song: Devon Renaldo

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