Ep 160. At Home Edition: Will Ferrell, John Legend
- June 22, 2020
At Home Edition: Will Ferrell, John Legend is an episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 7 episode 160 that features two big names in popular culture, Will Ferrell and John Legend. As the title suggests, the episode was filmed entirely at home, in line with social distancing guidelines brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic.
The episode starts with a virtual monologue by Jimmy Fallon who takes the audience through what the show will entail. During this part, Fallon highlights some of the challenges he faced in setting up the home edition of the show. For example, he had to teach his wife how to operate the camera and light equipment, and he had to work with a reduced team to ensure minimal physical interaction.
The first guest on the show is Will Ferrell, the comedian, impressionist, and actor known for his roles in classic movies such as Anchorman, Step Brothers, and Elf. Ferrell participates in a virtual chat with Fallon, which covers a wide range of topics. The conversation starts with a discussion of how Ferrell is coping with the lockdown, and he shares some of the creative activities he’s been doing with his children such as building a pillow fort, making model planes, and playing board games.
Fallon also asks Ferrell about his involvement in HBO’s recent “One World: Together at Home” event, which raised money for COVID-19 relief efforts. Ferrell humorously describes the experience as “a chance for performers to air their uncut, unfiltered content” and jokes, “You never know what Bono’s gonna say when you bring him out.”
The conversation takes an interesting turn when Fallon asks Ferrell about his work with the Cancer for College organization, which has been helping cancer survivors go to college since 1993. Ferrell reveals that he and his friend, Craig Pollard, started the organization when they were in their twenties, and he talks about some of the challenges they faced when starting out. The segment ends with the two comedians playing a game of “Can You Feel It?”, a game in which they have to feel and guess various objects in a box.
The second guest on the show is John Legend, the popular singer and songwriter known for his hit songs such as “All of Me”, “Ordinary People”, and “Love Me Now”. Legend participates in a virtual interview with Fallon and talks about his upcoming album, “Bigger Love”. He reveals that the album is about “love, joy, and resilience”, and that it was inspired by his experiences as a father, husband, and citizen in the current climate.
Fallon also asks Legend about his involvement in the “One World: Together at Home” event and how he’s been coping with the lockdown. Legend shares a heartwarming story about how he’s been spending time with his family, cooking meals, and playing music together. He also talks about his wife, Chrissy Teigen, and how she’s been helping him stay sane during this time.
Towards the end of the segment, Fallon and Legend play a game in which they have to come up with improvised songs based on random song titles. The game results in hilarious outcomes as they sing about topics such as “Pizza on a Friday Night” and “A Dog Named Whiskers”.
The show ends with a virtual performance by John Legend, who sings his new single, “Bigger Love”. The performance is accompanied by a video montage featuring faces of people from around the world, including frontline workers, families, and children who are all united in the spirit of love.
Overall, At Home Edition: Will Ferrell, John Legend is a heartwarming and entertaining episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 7 episode 160. It shows how even in the midst of a pandemic, celebrities can still connect with audiences and spread positivity through humor, music, and meaningful conversations.
