‘The Tonight Show’ Will Go Dark Opposite ‘Late Show’ Series Finale
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- To honor the final episode of CBS’ Late Show With Stephen Colbert, NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon will air a repeat on May 21, demonstrating late-night solidarity.
- ABC’s Jimmy Kimmel Live! will also go dark on the same night, further acknowledging the significance of Colbert’s departure.
- Fallon, Kimmel, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver appeared together on The Late Show to discuss the end of Colbert’s tenure and announced a new episode of their Strike Force Five podcast.
- Fallon reflected on the cultural importance of late-night shows, emphasizing their role in providing comfort and laughter to viewers before bed.
- Unlike past late-night rivalries, current hosts maintain a friendly relationship, exemplified by Fallon’s previous appearance on The Late Show where he performed a tribute song for Colbert.