Photo:Lloyd Bishop/NBCAfterfive months,Late Night with Seth Meyersreturned to NBC on Monday, Oct. 2, following the conclusion of theWriter’s Guild of America strike. Needless to say, the host was rather excited.And, to celebrate and honor his staff, the host, 49, has shared with PEOPLE several exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from that first week back on air. Those first few episodes included an extended “Closer Look” segment — discussing the news of the day, as well as over the past days — and guest appearances fromTracy Morgan,David Byrneand more.01of 13Back in the Swing of ThingsLloyd Bishop/NBC"Pre-show running of the script with cue card master Wally Fereston," says Meyers. “Wally wasn’t supposed to be in this picture but surprise, surprise, he found a way.“02of 13But How Many Markers?Lloyd Bishop/NBCThe first episode back, on Monday, Oct. 2, consisted of an extended “Closer Look” segment — and included a behind-the-scenes milestone. “250 cards for our hour-long ‘Closer Look. ' A new show record,” says Meyers.03of 13An Important MessageLloyd Bishop/NBC"Jotting down some final notes reminding me to thank the WGA negotiating committee.“04of 13A Key StepLloyd Bishop/NBC"Finally remembered where the studio was,” Meyers jokes. “This is the third door I tried.“05of 13The Monday Crowd Is ReadyLloyd Bishop/NBC"Audiences are a wonderful thing,” says Meyers.06of 13Back at It on TuesdayLloyd Bishop/NBC"We share a hallway withSNL,” says the show’s alum. (Meyers was a player onSaturday Night Livefrom 2001 to 2014.) “I’ve probably walked this stretch of floor more than any other in the world.“07of 13Guest ChatLloyd Bishop/NBC"Tracy Morgan whispering the secrets of the universe while producer Mike Shoemaker rudely tried to listen in,” says Meyers.08of 13A Tough Act — But a Good One!Lloyd Bishop/NBCPolitical commentatorChris Hayeswas also a guest on Tuesday’s show. “Chris Hayes [is] realizing he has to do the hardest job in showbiz and follow Tracy Morgan,” says Meyers, adding, “He did great!“09of 13Hump Day Has ArrivedLloyd Bishop/NBC"Speaking to people is a great deal easier with a backing band behind you,” Meyers says of this moment from Wednesday’s show. Guests included Nick Offerman and actress/comedian Siobhan Fallon Hogan.10of 13With a Few Less Cards This TimeLloyd Bishop/NBC"Oh, look who found his light? GOOD OL’ WALLY!!!!“11of 13Watercooler Catch-UpLloyd Bishop/NBCBritish electronic music group Jungle performed their hit, “Back on 74,” on Wednesday’s show. “Jungle hadn’t been on the show since 2014 but nothing has happened since then so Tom [McFarland] and I had very little to catch up on,” quips Meyers.12of 13Here Stands One Very Cool DudeLloyd Bishop/NBCDavid Byrne was a guest on Thursday’s show and spoke about his musicalHere Lies Love. But that’s not what captivated Meyers most: “Of the many amazing things David Byrne has done, none impresses me more than the fact he bikes to 30 Rock,” says the host.13of 13A Lasting LookLloyd Bishop/NBC"This is exactly what I was doing for the past five months but now there are cameras. And my shirt is ironed,” says Meyers. Seeing as Anne Hathaway was also a guest on Thursday’s show, we’d hope so.Late Night with Seth Meyersairs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
Photo:Lloyd Bishop/NBC
Lloyd Bishop/NBC
Afterfive months,Late Night with Seth Meyersreturned to NBC on Monday, Oct. 2, following the conclusion of theWriter’s Guild of America strike. Needless to say, the host was rather excited.And, to celebrate and honor his staff, the host, 49, has shared with PEOPLE several exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from that first week back on air. Those first few episodes included an extended “Closer Look” segment — discussing the news of the day, as well as over the past days — and guest appearances fromTracy Morgan,David Byrneand more.01of 13Back in the Swing of ThingsLloyd Bishop/NBC"Pre-show running of the script with cue card master Wally Fereston,” says Meyers. “Wally wasn’t supposed to be in this picture but surprise, surprise, he found a way.“02of 13But How Many Markers?Lloyd Bishop/NBCThe first episode back, on Monday, Oct. 2, consisted of an extended “Closer Look” segment — and included a behind-the-scenes milestone. “250 cards for our hour-long ‘Closer Look. ' A new show record,” says Meyers.03of 13An Important MessageLloyd Bishop/NBC"Jotting down some final notes reminding me to thank the WGA negotiating committee.“04of 13A Key StepLloyd Bishop/NBC"Finally remembered where the studio was,” Meyers jokes. “This is the third door I tried.“05of 13The Monday Crowd Is ReadyLloyd Bishop/NBC"Audiences are a wonderful thing,” says Meyers.06of 13Back at It on TuesdayLloyd Bishop/NBC"We share a hallway withSNL,” says the show’s alum. (Meyers was a player onSaturday Night Livefrom 2001 to 2014.) “I’ve probably walked this stretch of floor more than any other in the world.“07of 13Guest ChatLloyd Bishop/NBC"Tracy Morgan whispering the secrets of the universe while producer Mike Shoemaker rudely tried to listen in,” says Meyers.08of 13A Tough Act — But a Good One!Lloyd Bishop/NBCPolitical commentatorChris Hayeswas also a guest on Tuesday’s show. “Chris Hayes [is] realizing he has to do the hardest job in showbiz and follow Tracy Morgan,” says Meyers, adding, “He did great!“09of 13Hump Day Has ArrivedLloyd Bishop/NBC"Speaking to people is a great deal easier with a backing band behind you,” Meyers says of this moment from Wednesday’s show. Guests included Nick Offerman and actress/comedian Siobhan Fallon Hogan.10of 13With a Few Less Cards This TimeLloyd Bishop/NBC"Oh, look who found his light? GOOD OL’ WALLY!!!!“11of 13Watercooler Catch-UpLloyd Bishop/NBCBritish electronic music group Jungle performed their hit, “Back on 74,” on Wednesday’s show. “Jungle hadn’t been on the show since 2014 but nothing has happened since then so Tom [McFarland] and I had very little to catch up on,” quips Meyers.12of 13Here Stands One Very Cool DudeLloyd Bishop/NBCDavid Byrne was a guest on Thursday’s show and spoke about his musicalHere Lies Love. But that’s not what captivated Meyers most: “Of the many amazing things David Byrne has done, none impresses me more than the fact he bikes to 30 Rock,” says the host.13of 13A Lasting LookLloyd Bishop/NBC"This is exactly what I was doing for the past five months but now there are cameras. And my shirt is ironed,” says Meyers. Seeing as Anne Hathaway was also a guest on Thursday’s show, we’d hope so.Late Night with Seth Meyersairs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
Afterfive months,Late Night with Seth Meyersreturned to NBC on Monday, Oct. 2, following the conclusion of theWriter’s Guild of America strike. Needless to say, the host was rather excited.And, to celebrate and honor his staff, the host, 49, has shared with PEOPLE several exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from that first week back on air. Those first few episodes included an extended “Closer Look” segment — discussing the news of the day, as well as over the past days — and guest appearances fromTracy Morgan,David Byrneand more.
Afterfive months,Late Night with Seth Meyersreturned to NBC on Monday, Oct. 2, following the conclusion of theWriter’s Guild of America strike. Needless to say, the host was rather excited.
And, to celebrate and honor his staff, the host, 49, has shared with PEOPLE several exclusive behind-the-scenes moments from that first week back on air. Those first few episodes included an extended “Closer Look” segment — discussing the news of the day, as well as over the past days — and guest appearances fromTracy Morgan,David Byrneand more.
01of 13Back in the Swing of ThingsLloyd Bishop/NBC"Pre-show running of the script with cue card master Wally Fereston,” says Meyers. “Wally wasn’t supposed to be in this picture but surprise, surprise, he found a way.“02of 13But How Many Markers?Lloyd Bishop/NBCThe first episode back, on Monday, Oct. 2, consisted of an extended “Closer Look” segment — and included a behind-the-scenes milestone. “250 cards for our hour-long ‘Closer Look. ' A new show record,” says Meyers.03of 13An Important MessageLloyd Bishop/NBC"Jotting down some final notes reminding me to thank the WGA negotiating committee.“04of 13A Key StepLloyd Bishop/NBC"Finally remembered where the studio was,” Meyers jokes. “This is the third door I tried.“05of 13The Monday Crowd Is ReadyLloyd Bishop/NBC"Audiences are a wonderful thing,” says Meyers.06of 13Back at It on TuesdayLloyd Bishop/NBC"We share a hallway withSNL,” says the show’s alum. (Meyers was a player onSaturday Night Livefrom 2001 to 2014.) “I’ve probably walked this stretch of floor more than any other in the world.“07of 13Guest ChatLloyd Bishop/NBC"Tracy Morgan whispering the secrets of the universe while producer Mike Shoemaker rudely tried to listen in,” says Meyers.08of 13A Tough Act — But a Good One!Lloyd Bishop/NBCPolitical commentatorChris Hayeswas also a guest on Tuesday’s show. “Chris Hayes [is] realizing he has to do the hardest job in showbiz and follow Tracy Morgan,” says Meyers, adding, “He did great!“09of 13Hump Day Has ArrivedLloyd Bishop/NBC"Speaking to people is a great deal easier with a backing band behind you,” Meyers says of this moment from Wednesday’s show. Guests included Nick Offerman and actress/comedian Siobhan Fallon Hogan.10of 13With a Few Less Cards This TimeLloyd Bishop/NBC"Oh, look who found his light? GOOD OL’ WALLY!!!!“11of 13Watercooler Catch-UpLloyd Bishop/NBCBritish electronic music group Jungle performed their hit, “Back on 74,” on Wednesday’s show. “Jungle hadn’t been on the show since 2014 but nothing has happened since then so Tom [McFarland] and I had very little to catch up on,” quips Meyers.12of 13Here Stands One Very Cool DudeLloyd Bishop/NBCDavid Byrne was a guest on Thursday’s show and spoke about his musicalHere Lies Love. But that’s not what captivated Meyers most: “Of the many amazing things David Byrne has done, none impresses me more than the fact he bikes to 30 Rock,” says the host.13of 13A Lasting LookLloyd Bishop/NBC"This is exactly what I was doing for the past five months but now there are cameras. And my shirt is ironed,” says Meyers. Seeing as Anne Hathaway was also a guest on Thursday’s show, we’d hope so.Late Night with Seth Meyersairs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
01of 13Back in the Swing of ThingsLloyd Bishop/NBC"Pre-show running of the script with cue card master Wally Fereston,” says Meyers. “Wally wasn’t supposed to be in this picture but surprise, surprise, he found a way.”
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Back in the Swing of Things
“Pre-show running of the script with cue card master Wally Fereston,” says Meyers. “Wally wasn’t supposed to be in this picture but surprise, surprise, he found a way.”
02of 13But How Many Markers?Lloyd Bishop/NBCThe first episode back, on Monday, Oct. 2, consisted of an extended “Closer Look” segment — and included a behind-the-scenes milestone. “250 cards for our hour-long ‘Closer Look. ' A new show record,” says Meyers.
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But How Many Markers?
The first episode back, on Monday, Oct. 2, consisted of an extended “Closer Look” segment — and included a behind-the-scenes milestone. “250 cards for our hour-long ‘Closer Look. ' A new show record,” says Meyers.
03of 13An Important MessageLloyd Bishop/NBC"Jotting down some final notes reminding me to thank the WGA negotiating committee.”
03of 13
An Important Message
“Jotting down some final notes reminding me to thank the WGA negotiating committee.”
04of 13A Key StepLloyd Bishop/NBC"Finally remembered where the studio was,” Meyers jokes. “This is the third door I tried.”
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A Key Step
“Finally remembered where the studio was,” Meyers jokes. “This is the third door I tried.”
05of 13The Monday Crowd Is ReadyLloyd Bishop/NBC"Audiences are a wonderful thing,” says Meyers.
05of 13
The Monday Crowd Is Ready
“Audiences are a wonderful thing,” says Meyers.
06of 13Back at It on TuesdayLloyd Bishop/NBC"We share a hallway withSNL,” says the show’s alum. (Meyers was a player onSaturday Night Livefrom 2001 to 2014.) “I’ve probably walked this stretch of floor more than any other in the world.”
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Back at It on Tuesday
“We share a hallway withSNL,” says the show’s alum. (Meyers was a player onSaturday Night Livefrom 2001 to 2014.) “I’ve probably walked this stretch of floor more than any other in the world.”
07of 13Guest ChatLloyd Bishop/NBC"Tracy Morgan whispering the secrets of the universe while producer Mike Shoemaker rudely tried to listen in,” says Meyers.
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Guest Chat
“Tracy Morgan whispering the secrets of the universe while producer Mike Shoemaker rudely tried to listen in,” says Meyers.
08of 13A Tough Act — But a Good One!Lloyd Bishop/NBCPolitical commentatorChris Hayeswas also a guest on Tuesday’s show. “Chris Hayes [is] realizing he has to do the hardest job in showbiz and follow Tracy Morgan,” says Meyers, adding, “He did great!”
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A Tough Act — But a Good One!
Political commentatorChris Hayeswas also a guest on Tuesday’s show. “Chris Hayes [is] realizing he has to do the hardest job in showbiz and follow Tracy Morgan,” says Meyers, adding, “He did great!”
09of 13Hump Day Has ArrivedLloyd Bishop/NBC"Speaking to people is a great deal easier with a backing band behind you,” Meyers says of this moment from Wednesday’s show. Guests included Nick Offerman and actress/comedian Siobhan Fallon Hogan.
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Hump Day Has Arrived
“Speaking to people is a great deal easier with a backing band behind you,” Meyers says of this moment from Wednesday’s show. Guests included Nick Offerman and actress/comedian Siobhan Fallon Hogan.
10of 13With a Few Less Cards This TimeLloyd Bishop/NBC"Oh, look who found his light? GOOD OL’ WALLY!!!!”
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With a Few Less Cards This Time
“Oh, look who found his light? GOOD OL’ WALLY!!!!”
11of 13Watercooler Catch-UpLloyd Bishop/NBCBritish electronic music group Jungle performed their hit, “Back on 74,” on Wednesday’s show. “Jungle hadn’t been on the show since 2014 but nothing has happened since then so Tom [McFarland] and I had very little to catch up on,” quips Meyers.
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Watercooler Catch-Up
British electronic music group Jungle performed their hit, “Back on 74,” on Wednesday’s show. “Jungle hadn’t been on the show since 2014 but nothing has happened since then so Tom [McFarland] and I had very little to catch up on,” quips Meyers.
12of 13Here Stands One Very Cool DudeLloyd Bishop/NBCDavid Byrne was a guest on Thursday’s show and spoke about his musicalHere Lies Love. But that’s not what captivated Meyers most: “Of the many amazing things David Byrne has done, none impresses me more than the fact he bikes to 30 Rock,” says the host.
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Here Stands One Very Cool Dude
David Byrne was a guest on Thursday’s show and spoke about his musicalHere Lies Love. But that’s not what captivated Meyers most: “Of the many amazing things David Byrne has done, none impresses me more than the fact he bikes to 30 Rock,” says the host.
13of 13A Lasting LookLloyd Bishop/NBC"This is exactly what I was doing for the past five months but now there are cameras. And my shirt is ironed,” says Meyers. Seeing as Anne Hathaway was also a guest on Thursday’s show, we’d hope so.Late Night with Seth Meyersairs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
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A Lasting Look
“This is exactly what I was doing for the past five months but now there are cameras. And my shirt is ironed,” says Meyers. Seeing as Anne Hathaway was also a guest on Thursday’s show, we’d hope so.
Late Night with Seth Meyersairs weeknights at 12:35 a.m. ET/PT on NBC and streams the next day on Peacock.
source: people.com
