Ep 166. At Home Edition: Charlize Theron, Little Big Town
- TV14
- July 13, 2020
At Home Edition: Charlize Theron, Little Big Town is the 166th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 7. As the title suggests, the show was filmed from the comfort of the participants' homes, adhering to social distancing guidelines amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The episode begins with host Jimmy Fallon delivering his monologue from his home, wearing a casual outfit resembling sweatpants and t-shirt. Fallon jokes about various trending topics from the news, pop culture, and personal anecdotes. The monologue ends with Fallon introducing Charlize Theron as the first guest of the night.
Charlize Theron joins the show virtually from her home, dressed in a stylish blazer and sitting in front of an ornate clock. Theron promotes her newest film, "The Old Guard," and shares her experience portraying an immortal warrior in the action-packed movie. Fallon and Theron engage in a playful banter where Theron jokes about Fallon's screen presence, and Fallon acknowledges her skill in acting. Theron also reveals her newfound passion for gardening during the quarantine and discusses how it has helped her cope with the pandemic's stress.
Another segment featuring Fallon and Theron is a game called "Random Object Challenge," where the duo takes turns acting out random scenarios with unique, unrelated items found in their respective homes. In one of the challenges, Fallon uses a vacuum cleaner as a guitar amplifier, while Theron uses a fanny pack as a drum set. The game is an excellent insight into the guests' creativity and spontaneity, and it showcases Theron's exceptional acting skills.
The next segment of the show is Fallon introducing the American country music group Little Big Town, consisting of Karen Fairchild, Kimberly Schlapman, Jimi Westbrook, and Philip Sweet. The group joins the show from different locations, but they sing together virtually, effortlessly blending their harmonies in a heartfelt rendition of their recent single, "Wine, Beer, Whiskey." Fallon and the group engage in a lively conversation, discussing creative processes, new music, and the group's mutual love for music. The segment concludes with the group performing their hit song "Girl Crush" acapella, leaving their viewers in awe of their sheer talent.
The final segment of the show features David Blaine, a renowned illusionist, joining from his home. Blaine performs some of his iconic magic tricks, instantly capturing the audience's imagination. He demonstrates several fascinating tricks, including making a deck of cards disappear and reappear in different locations and allowing Fallon and his wife to cut a deck of cards and end up with the exact same cards, despite being in different locations. The segment is a thrilling spectacle, showcasing Blaine's skill and mastery over his craft.
The At Home Edition: Charlize Theron, Little Big Town episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 7 is a delightful and entertaining show, providing unique insights into the guests' lives and experiences during quarantine. With an array of exciting segments, including hilarious games, heartfelt conversations, soulful music, and thrilling magic, it is a show not to be missed.