The writers behind Late Night with Seth Meyers are taking their comedy to Washington D.C. this summer — Just don’t tell Seth.
“Don’t Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers” will come to the Kennedy Center on June 14-15, as part of its Comedy at the Kennedy Center programming.
Hosted by writers John Lutz and Peter Grosz, the variety show will feature standup comedy, sketches, audience interaction, and improv from Late Night scribes Matt Goldich, Jenny Hagel, Jeff Wright, Allison Hord, Ben Warheit, and Ian Morgan.
“Unshackled from the confines of network censors and what Seth thinks is ‘appropriate’ for his show,” the event description teases, “they are finally free to let loose!”
Seth’s writers are familiar faces on Late Night, often appearing on the program in sketches and desk segments like “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell.” But this isn’t the first time they...
“Don’t Tell Seth! An Evening with the Seth Meyers Writers” will come to the Kennedy Center on June 14-15, as part of its Comedy at the Kennedy Center programming.
Hosted by writers John Lutz and Peter Grosz, the variety show will feature standup comedy, sketches, audience interaction, and improv from Late Night scribes Matt Goldich, Jenny Hagel, Jeff Wright, Allison Hord, Ben Warheit, and Ian Morgan.
“Unshackled from the confines of network censors and what Seth thinks is ‘appropriate’ for his show,” the event description teases, “they are finally free to let loose!”
Seth’s writers are familiar faces on Late Night, often appearing on the program in sketches and desk segments like “Jokes Seth Can’t Tell.” But this isn’t the first time they...
- 4/9/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
After Writers Guild of America waged a protest regarding the Television Academy‘s decision to move the outstanding writing for a variety series or special categories out of the upcoming Emmy telecast, the TV Academy has reversed course.
In a joint release sent out today, the Television Academy, Fox and the WGA said they were “happy to announce they have reached an agreement to include the Writing for a Variety Series category in the 75th Emmy Awards telecast airing live on Fox on January 15, 2024, at 8pm Est / 5pm Pst.”
Because this year’s Primetime Emmys has moved the variety special (live) category into the telecast (it was on the Creative Arts show last year), the TV Academy was likely looking to keep the telecast capped at 25 awards, so something had to fall out. And in this case, it was the variety writing field that originally got pushed to the Creative Arts ceremony.
In a joint release sent out today, the Television Academy, Fox and the WGA said they were “happy to announce they have reached an agreement to include the Writing for a Variety Series category in the 75th Emmy Awards telecast airing live on Fox on January 15, 2024, at 8pm Est / 5pm Pst.”
Because this year’s Primetime Emmys has moved the variety special (live) category into the telecast (it was on the Creative Arts show last year), the TV Academy was likely looking to keep the telecast capped at 25 awards, so something had to fall out. And in this case, it was the variety writing field that originally got pushed to the Creative Arts ceremony.
- 1/3/2024
- by Michael Schneider
- Variety Film + TV
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At the top of each of their late-night shows, hosts James Corden, Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah took a moment to address the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
In a taping filmed outside the U.K. Parliament, the Late Late Show’s Corden reacted to the Supreme Court ruling, first reflecting on how abortion was legalized in the U.K. in 1967. Corden noted that it would take nearly 800 elected officials and appointees to change the legalization of abortion in the U.K. and agree that “the fundamental rights of half the population would be endangered in the United Kingdom.”
Corden went on to further address the “heart-wrenching and frightening news.”
“For the past eight years, I’ve been living, working and raising my young family in America. It’s a place I love.
At the top of each of their late-night shows, hosts James Corden, Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah took a moment to address the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision Friday to overturn Roe v. Wade, the 1973 ruling that legalized abortion nationwide.
In a taping filmed outside the U.K. Parliament, the Late Late Show’s Corden reacted to the Supreme Court ruling, first reflecting on how abortion was legalized in the U.K. in 1967. Corden noted that it would take nearly 800 elected officials and appointees to change the legalization of abortion in the U.K. and agree that “the fundamental rights of half the population would be endangered in the United Kingdom.”
Corden went on to further address the “heart-wrenching and frightening news.”
“For the past eight years, I’ve been living, working and raising my young family in America. It’s a place I love.
- 6/28/2022
- by Lexy Perez
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Exclusive: ABC Entertainment Talent and Casting will mark the 20th year of its annual New York and Los Angeles Disney Television Discovers: Talent Showcases with a virtual event combining the two.
In the upcoming Talent Showcase event, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 8, select artists from coast to coast will perform for notable casting directors, talent agents, managers and exclusive industry professionals through 10 short films. Additionally, Showcase artists will be paired with executives from ABC Entertainment Casting and other creative departments for the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and receive continued support throughout their experience through on-camera workshops and other program resources.
“As we celebrate 20 years of Disney Television Discovers, we could not be more proud to be supporting such a talented group of actors with our reenergized showcase presentation,” said John Villacorta, senior vice president, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment. “With an expanded focus on reaching underrepresented groups, this...
In the upcoming Talent Showcase event, which will take place Wednesday, Dec. 8, select artists from coast to coast will perform for notable casting directors, talent agents, managers and exclusive industry professionals through 10 short films. Additionally, Showcase artists will be paired with executives from ABC Entertainment Casting and other creative departments for the opportunity to develop meaningful relationships and receive continued support throughout their experience through on-camera workshops and other program resources.
“As we celebrate 20 years of Disney Television Discovers, we could not be more proud to be supporting such a talented group of actors with our reenergized showcase presentation,” said John Villacorta, senior vice president, Talent and Casting, ABC Entertainment. “With an expanded focus on reaching underrepresented groups, this...
- 12/6/2021
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Seth Meyers is not taking being back in the studio for granted.
The host of NBC’s Late Night has been back in 30 Rock since September and although he had to leave the Sea Captain behind, he no longer has to fix his own iPad teleprompter.
The former SNL-er has been revelling in the fact that there is no studio audience – and he tells Deadline that there’s unlikely to be a crowd in to see the show being made until September “at the earliest” – particularly during his freewheeling A Closer Look segments.
The political comedy segment, which can run north of 15 minutes, is one of Meyers’ signature bits and the success of it during the pandemic and the dying days of the Trump Presidency are a big part of why he is being talked up for one of the five slots in the main Emmy late-night category.
The host of NBC’s Late Night has been back in 30 Rock since September and although he had to leave the Sea Captain behind, he no longer has to fix his own iPad teleprompter.
The former SNL-er has been revelling in the fact that there is no studio audience – and he tells Deadline that there’s unlikely to be a crowd in to see the show being made until September “at the earliest” – particularly during his freewheeling A Closer Look segments.
The political comedy segment, which can run north of 15 minutes, is one of Meyers’ signature bits and the success of it during the pandemic and the dying days of the Trump Presidency are a big part of why he is being talked up for one of the five slots in the main Emmy late-night category.
- 6/22/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Awards crisis averted.
The late-night community has breathed a sigh of relief after the Television Academy capitulated and decided against merging the late-night talk category with sketch for this year’s Emmys.
Deadline has spoken to a few late-night sources this morning and there’s a general sense of jubilation, meaning that there will likely be five late-night nominees and these shows won’t have to compete with the likes of SNL and A Black Lady Sketch Show for a spot.
The networks were uncharacteristically united on the issue and there was a plan to send a letter to the Academy to petition for changes. It’s not clear whether a letter was actually sent – it seems that the Academy made the changes following press coverage, including Deadline missives. The potential boycott from some quarters, it seems, is off and we can expect a full season of awards campaigning.
It...
The late-night community has breathed a sigh of relief after the Television Academy capitulated and decided against merging the late-night talk category with sketch for this year’s Emmys.
Deadline has spoken to a few late-night sources this morning and there’s a general sense of jubilation, meaning that there will likely be five late-night nominees and these shows won’t have to compete with the likes of SNL and A Black Lady Sketch Show for a spot.
The networks were uncharacteristically united on the issue and there was a plan to send a letter to the Academy to petition for changes. It’s not clear whether a letter was actually sent – it seems that the Academy made the changes following press coverage, including Deadline missives. The potential boycott from some quarters, it seems, is off and we can expect a full season of awards campaigning.
It...
- 2/19/2021
- by Peter White
- Deadline Film + TV
Comedian, actor and writer Blaire Erskine, known for sharing viral videos on social media, has signed with ICM Partners for representation in all areas.
She has also signed with Sweet 180 Management. Atlanta-based Erskine is best known for her Twitter satirical posts covering current events and political figures and often in response to headlines.
Erskine’s videos have been featured in The Daily Beast, The Washington Post and the New York Daily News. The New York Times recently profiled Erskine as part of its “Two Minute Geniuses of TikTok” story alongside Sarah Cooper, Jeff Wright and Kylie Brakeman.
Erskine is also a contributor ...
She has also signed with Sweet 180 Management. Atlanta-based Erskine is best known for her Twitter satirical posts covering current events and political figures and often in response to headlines.
Erskine’s videos have been featured in The Daily Beast, The Washington Post and the New York Daily News. The New York Times recently profiled Erskine as part of its “Two Minute Geniuses of TikTok” story alongside Sarah Cooper, Jeff Wright and Kylie Brakeman.
Erskine is also a contributor ...
- 12/21/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Comedian, actor and writer Blaire Erskine, known for sharing viral videos on social media, has signed with ICM Partners for representation in all areas.
She has also signed with Sweet 180 Management. Atlanta-based Erskine is best known for her Twitter satirical posts covering current events and political figures and often in response to headlines.
Erskine’s videos have been featured in The Daily Beast, The Washington Post and the New York Daily News. The New York Times recently profiled Erskine as part of its “Two Minute Geniuses of TikTok” story alongside Sarah Cooper, Jeff Wright and Kylie Brakeman.
Erskine is also a contributor ...
She has also signed with Sweet 180 Management. Atlanta-based Erskine is best known for her Twitter satirical posts covering current events and political figures and often in response to headlines.
Erskine’s videos have been featured in The Daily Beast, The Washington Post and the New York Daily News. The New York Times recently profiled Erskine as part of its “Two Minute Geniuses of TikTok” story alongside Sarah Cooper, Jeff Wright and Kylie Brakeman.
Erskine is also a contributor ...
- 12/21/2020
- The Hollywood Reporter - Film + TV
Exclusive: CAA has signed Late Night with Seth Meyers writer and performer Jeff Wright.
Before joining the NBC late-night show, Wright rose to fame on social media for creating and starring in short sketches that poke fun at social media and pop culture brands. One of his most recent sketches takes on Quibi’s shutdown and sees the comedian imagine the reactions of streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu, who want nothing to do with the failed short-form content platform.
Wright’s TikTok content has brought him more than 2.5 million followers on the popular video app.
He is managed by Tovah Silbermann and Jeremy Berney at Mosaic. His attorney is Marcie Cleary at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.
Before joining the NBC late-night show, Wright rose to fame on social media for creating and starring in short sketches that poke fun at social media and pop culture brands. One of his most recent sketches takes on Quibi’s shutdown and sees the comedian imagine the reactions of streaming giants like Netflix and Hulu, who want nothing to do with the failed short-form content platform.
Wright’s TikTok content has brought him more than 2.5 million followers on the popular video app.
He is managed by Tovah Silbermann and Jeremy Berney at Mosaic. His attorney is Marcie Cleary at Frankfurt Kurnit Klein & Selz.
- 10/29/2020
- by Alexandra Del Rosario
- Deadline Film + TV
Yes, boys and girls, Toronto’s little music and film festival that could - Over the Top - is back for its 2009 edition and once again film programmer Jeff Wright has put together one dandy lineup. So fine, in fact, that Twitch is co-presenting the closing night film, Pvc-1, the Colombian real-time drama about a woman forcibly turned into a human time bomb. Check the full announcement below the break!
- 4/29/2009
- by Todd Brown
- Screen Anarchy
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