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But on the plus side,Seth will.
And Taylor Tomlinson.After Midnightgot renewedthis week, which is fan-fucking-tastic.
Im always saying comedians need a space to be goofy on national television and get their brand out there.
Speaking of, heres what rocked this week in late night.
Dan Licata Does a Tight, Tight 5
Speaking of excellent moments in branding: Dan Licata onLate NightTuesday.
That was the most on-brand Dan (on-Dan) set one can get through censors.
No one can watch that set and not understand exactly what to expect at Licatas shows in the future.
Stephen Colberts Floor Time
Hats off to Stephen Colbert for really exploring the space.
I speak from experience: This is true.
One time the Dial-a-Nurse hotline told me to clock some floor time and it worked.
Colbert did the rest of the segment from the safety of his floor, and it was great.
You could even hear the difference from the room tone.
He should do a segment from the lighting catwalk next.
Thefauxad at the end tickled me.
And calling out that no business has ever really cared about being carbon neutral was especially gratifying.
I wont pretend I understand QVC+/HSN+s digital release schedule, and you cant make me!]
But she stuck the landing.
Two performers dropped out during Bad Bunnys set.
One artist lost AOTY and left in a huff rather than be the surprise finale of the performance.
I am agog, I am reserving the book Questlove was promoting onLibby.Thats how you do a late-night appearance.