Ep 104. Michael Che, Rosamund Pike, Colony House

In season 1 episode 104 of Late Night with Seth Meyers, the host Seth Meyers welcomes Michael Che, a comedian and the co-anchor of Saturday Night Live’s Weekend Update. Che discusses the upcoming season of SNL and Seth asked him about his experience being one of the first Black head writers in the history of the show. They also talk about political correctness in comedy and how to navigate it.

The next guest is Rosamund Pike, a British actress known for her roles in “Gone Girl” and “Pride & Prejudice”. Pike talks about her new film “A Private War”, where she portrays the late war correspondent Marie Colvin. Seth and Pike discuss the challenges of portraying a real-life person and how Pike prepared herself for the role.

To provide some live music, the band Colony House takes the stage to perform their hit song “Silhouettes”. Colony House is an indie rock band from Nashville, Tennessee that formed in 2009. The performance is energetic and captivating, showcasing their musical talents.

Later in the episode, Michael Che returns to play a game of Jokes Seth Can’t Tell with Seth Meyers and writer Amber Ruffin. The game is a segment where Ruffin sets up a joke premise that Meyers, as a straight white male, cannot properly deliver due to the social dynamics at play in the joke. Che handles the punchline, and together the three comedians deliver some hilarious and thought-provoking jokes.

Finally, Seth Meyers delivers his “Closer Look” segment, where he dives into current events and politics. In this episode, he covers the hurricane relief efforts in Puerto Rico, the Trump administration’s proposed changes to immigration policy, and the recent shake-up at the Supreme Court. Meyers takes a comedic and nuanced approach to these serious topics, offering up his unique perspective on the state of the country.

Overall, Late Night with Seth Meyers season 1 episode 104 is a well-rounded episode that covers a variety of topics in an entertaining and insightful way. With strong guests and a talented musical act, viewers are sure to be engaged from start to finish.