Johnny Carson wouldn’t recognize today’s “Tonight Show.”
NBC’s late-night institution relies on viral-friendly bits and TikTok stars along with traditional A-listers. The show also tells jokes aimed at only half the country, much like the rest of the late-night landscape.
And, now, host Jimmy Fallon will be taking Friday nights off.
“The Tonight Show” announced it’s ditching its five-day format, shrinking to match its competitors’ four-day schedule.
‘Tonight Show’ Scraps New Friday Episodes https://t.co/9G4EB8T3wM via @newsmax
— Chris 🇺🇸 (@Chris_1791) September 7, 2024
The move isn’t unexpected. Late-night contraction is the new normal. We’ve seen long-time hosts flee the format, including Trevor Noah, Samantha Bee, Desus & Mero and James Corden.
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