Ep 144. At Home Edition: Anthony Anderson, Michelle Dockery, Gary Clark Jr.

At Home Edition: Anthony Anderson, Michelle Dockery, Gary Clark Jr. is the 144th episode of the seventh season of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. Due to COVID-19 restrictions, the episode was filmed remotely, with guests and host all participating from their respective homes.

The episode opens with a monologue from Jimmy Fallon, who reflects on the strange times we are living in. He jokes about things like the lack of toilet paper and the new phenomenon of wearing masks everywhere. As with all at-home episodes of The Tonight Show, Fallon's monologue is somewhat relaxed and informal, as he shares personal anecdotes and jokes with the audience.

First up on the show is actor Anthony Anderson, who is best known for his work on the sitcom Black-ish. Anderson joins Fallon via video chat, and the two discuss the challenges of working from home during quarantine. They also talk about Anderson's charity work and his efforts to provide food and resources for underserved communities during the pandemic.

The second guest of the night is actress Michelle Dockery, who is perhaps most famous for her role as Lady Mary Crawley on the hit show Downton Abbey. Dockery also joins Fallon via video chat, and they discuss the upcoming Downton Abbey movie (which was released in 2019) and Dockery's new role in the Netflix series Godless. Dockery also talks about the joys and challenges of taking care of her two pet dogs during lockdown.

The musical guest for the night is Gary Clark Jr., a Grammy-winning blues and rock musician. Clark performs his song "This Land" from his 2019 album of the same name, delivering an energetic and passionate performance. Like the rest of the show, Clark's performance was filmed remotely, with the musician playing his guitar from his own home.

Throughout the episode, Fallon interacts with his guests in his usual lighthearted and silly way, asking Anderson about his love of casino games and playing a game of "Box of Lies" with Dockery. At one point, Fallon even invites his own daughters onto the show to play a game of Pictionary with Anderson and Dockery.

As with all at-home editions of The Tonight Show, this episode has a slightly different feel than a typical live episode in the studio. The lack of a live audience means that the show is more intimate, with a focus on personal conversations and relaxed banter. This episode also features more remote interviews and performances than a typical episode, which adds a unique visual element to the show.

At Home Edition: Anthony Anderson, Michelle Dockery, Gary Clark Jr. is a fun and entertaining episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon that showcases the flexibility and adaptability of the show in these unusual times. For fans of the show or any of the guests, it's well worth checking out.