Ep 80. Priyanka Chopra, Henry Winkler, Lizzo

Priyanka Chopra, Henry Winkler, and Lizzo are all guests on the latest episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Fallon kicks off the show with his usual high-energy monologue, showcasing his comedic chops and topical humor. He then introduces Chopra, who is promoting her new movie and discussing her recent marriage to Nick Jonas.

Chopra talks about working on set with director Shonali Bose and co-star Farhan Akhtar on The Sky Is Pink, a film that tells the story of a family coping with the loss of their teenage daughter. She discusses her admiration for Bose’s directorial style and the emotional resonance of the film’s story.

Next up is veteran actor Henry Winkler, who Fallon warmly greets with a “Happy Days” reference. Winkler talks about his role in the HBO series “Barry”, in which he plays acting teacher Gene Cousineau. He talks about the challenges of working in a dark comedy and his admiration for the show’s creator, Bill Hader.

After the break, Fallon introduces breakout pop star Lizzo, who has taken the world by storm with her infectious hits and empowering message. Lizzo performs her hit single “Juice” with a full band and dancers, showcasing her dynamic range and undeniable charisma.

Between guests, Fallon keeps up a rapid-fire pace, engaging the audience with segments like “Thank You Notes” and “Hashtags”. He also shares hilarious stories from his life, including an encounter with an overeager fan at the airport.

In Chopra’s second segment, Fallon challenges her to a game of “Google Translate Songs”. The duo takes turns taking popular songs, translating the lyrics through different languages in Google Translate, and then performing the results. The resulting performance is hilarious and showcases both Chopra’s sense of humor and Fallon’s musical skills.

Winkler’s second segment is a more serious one, as he discusses his recent memoir, “I Never Met an Idiot on the River”. The book chronicles his lifelong love of fly fishing and the ways it has helped him deal with dyslexia and other challenges. Winkler talks about how fishing has provided him with a sense of calm and teaches him to be present in the moment.

Lizzo’s second segment is a high-energy game called “Truth or Dance”, in which she must answer a series of questions truthfully or perform a dance if she chooses not to answer. Lizzo opens up about her struggles with anxiety and how performing has been an outlet for her. She then performs a hilarious interpretive dance to the question “What would you do if you get your first Grammy?”.

The episode concludes with Fallon thanking his guests and wrapping up the show with a heartfelt message to his viewers. Throughout the episode Priyanka Chopra, Henry Winkler, and Lizzo showcase their talents and humor, and Jimmy Fallon keeps the audience entertained with his trademark wit and energy. It’s a must-see episode for fans of late-night TV.