Ep 159. At Home Edition: Lil-Manuel Miranda, Reverend Al Sharpton, Luke Bryan
- TV14
- June 18, 2020
At Home Edition: Lil-Manuel Miranda, Reverend Al Sharpton, Luke Bryan is the one hundred fifty-ninth episode of the seventh season of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The show, like many others, is currently being recorded from the homes of the show's host and guests due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
The episode opens with Jimmy Fallon introducing the three guests for the night: Lil-Manuel Miranda, the creator and original star of Hamilton; Reverend Al Sharpton, the civil rights leader and political commentator; and country music superstar Luke Bryan. Fallon proceeds to discuss with each guest their individual experiences with the pandemic and how they are adapting.
Lil-Manuel Miranda discusses how he has been spending his time at home, revealing that he has been taking care of his two young children while trying to work on new projects. Fallon and Miranda then discuss the impact of Hamilton on popular culture and the upcoming film adaptation of the musical.
Next, Reverend Al Sharpton discusses the ongoing protests and social unrest in America following the killing of George Floyd by police officers. Sharpton shares his thoughts on the current state of race relations in the country, the importance of peaceful protests, and the role of the media in covering these events.
Luke Bryan then joins the conversation, discussing his experience of having to cancel his tour due to the pandemic and how he has been spending time with his family. Fallon and Bryan chat about the importance of music during these difficult times and Bryan performs a cover of "Help Me Hold On" by Travis Tritt.
Throughout the episode, Fallon also engages in his usual comedic segments, such as his recurring "Thank You Notes" bit where he pens humorous thank-you notes to various people and objects, as well as a new segment where he and Miranda attempt to recreate an iconic Hamilton performance using only household items.
Overall, At Home Edition: Lil-Manuel Miranda, Reverend Al Sharpton, Luke Bryan offers a mix of insightful and lighthearted content, highlighting the varied experiences and perspectives of its guests.
