Seth Meyers Explains Why ‘Late Night’ Took Almost 2 Months Off
The late night host tells TheWrap about the schedule change that he hopes will benefit the series, what it's like coming back without Colbert on the air and more The post Seth Meyers Explains Why ‘Late Night’ Took Almost 2 Months Off appeared first on TheWrap .
Seth Meyers returned to "Late Night with Seth Meyers" after a lengthy seven-week hiatus to explain the reason behind the extended break. The decision to take such a prolonged break was made intentionally by Meyers and his team to maintain a more consistent schedule similar to that of "Saturday Night Live" (SNL). Meyers and his colleagues opted for a structure that would minimize breaks over the fall, winter, and spring seasons to provide a more regular presence for their audience, who he believes would appreciate more frequent appearances.
Despite Meyers' almost two months away from the show, he and "A Closer Look" head writer Sal Gentile kept the momentum going by releasing a weekly podcast titled "A Closer Look Out of Office." This podcast was well-received, with some episodes garnering over a million views on YouTube. The host explained that starting the podcast was a way to stay connected with their audience and avoid feeling disconnected from the creative process during the break.
Meyers expressed enthusiasm about returning to the show and emphasized the importance of being on air as much as possible for both the audience and his own well-being.
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