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Seth Meyers Returns: Long Break Explained
21 Sep
Summary
- Late night show returns after longest break in its history.
- New schedule aims for fewer breaks during fall and spring.
- Podcast success during hiatus topped 1 million YouTube views.
"Late Night with Seth Meyers" is returning to air after its longest break to date, a period of seven weeks. This extended hiatus was intentionally planned to adopt a more consistent broadcasting schedule, similar to "Saturday Night Live," with fewer interruptions throughout the fall, winter, and spring seasons. Meyers expressed a desire to provide his audience with greater regularity.
During the break, Meyers and "A Closer Look" head writer Sal Gentile produced a weekly podcast, "A Closer Look Out of Office." This initiative proved highly popular, with some episodes exceeding one million views on YouTube. Meyers stated the podcast was partly a cathartic outlet for himself and Gentile, and a way to demonstrate their commitment to creating content for viewers.
Upon returning to work, Meyers conveyed excitement and confidence about resuming the show. He mentioned that while the break was unusual for "Late Night," it felt reminiscent of his "SNL" days. The show's structure and content are not expected to change significantly, as the team prefers not to reinvent their established format.
