Ep 48. Maya Rudolph, Lake Bell, Eddie Izzard

Maya Rudolph, Lake Bell, and Eddie Izzard - all three famous actors and comedians - join Seth Meyers on the 48th episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers season 1. The show starts with Seth, as usual, delivering his nightly monologue on the latest news and current events with his signature humor and wit. Seth shares several news stories, including the latest on the U.S. presidential election, the COVID-19 pandemic, and other headlines.

The first guest to join Seth on the show is Lake Bell, an American actress, and director. Lake talks about her new movie "In a World...", which she also wrote and directed. She shares her experience working on the movie, her inspiration for the story, and some of the challenges she faced while making the film. Seth and Lake engage in a funny and enlightening conversation on the movie, and other topics like working in the entertainment industry, sexism, and her love for boxing.

Next up is Eddie Izzard, a British comedian, actor, and writer. Eddie talks about his new book "Believe Me," which he wrote about his life, career, and his personal journey. Eddie shares some of his favorite stories from the book, including his decision to run multiple marathons in different countries to raise money for charity. Seth and Eddie talk about the art of comedy, the importance of telling one's story, and the challenges of writing and performing stand-up comedy.

The final guest of the night is Maya Rudolph, an American actress, comedian, and singer. Maya talks about her new NBC sitcom "Up All Night," in which she portrays a new mother who's also a TV producer. Seth and Maya discuss the show, the process of creating and developing a sitcom, and Maya's experiences as a new mother in real life. Maya also talks about her experience working on Saturday Night Live, and how it prepared her for her career in comedy.

As always, Seth ends the show with his signature "Closer Look" segment, where he takes a deeper dive into a current news story or topic. In this episode, Seth discusses the rise of Donald Trump's popularity in the presidential election polls, and the impact it is having on the Republican primary race.

Overall, Late Night with Seth Meyers season 1 episode 48 is a hilariously entertaining and thought-provoking episode featuring Maya Rudolph, Lake Bell, and Eddie Izzard. Seth, as always, delivers a well-crafted monologue, and his interviews with his celebrity guests are engaging and insightful. The episode is a must-see for fans of the show and anyone who enjoys smart, funny, and informative late-night TV.