Ep 178. At Home Edition: Common, Matisse Thybulle, Rufus Wainwright
- TV14
- August 3, 2020
At Home Edition: Common, Matisse Thybulle, Rufus Wainwright is the 178th episode of the seventh season of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. In this special remote edition of the show, host Jimmy Fallon interviews three guests from their homes, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
The first guest is rapper and actor Common, who discusses his new album "A Beautiful Revolution Pt. 1" and his involvement in social justice causes. Fallon and Common also participate in a fun game where they compete to see who can list the most things in a given category in 15 seconds.
Next up is NBA player Matisse Thybulle of the Philadelphia 76ers, who talks about his experience quarantining in the NBA bubble and his YouTube channel where he shares his passions for photography and videography. Thybulle also shows off some of his work to Fallon and shares some tips for aspiring photographers.
The final guest is singer-songwriter Rufus Wainwright, who performs his new single "You Ain't Big" from his latest album "Unfollow the Rules". Wainwright also discusses his creative process during the pandemic and his recent move to Los Angeles.
In addition to the interviews and performance, Fallon also shares a funny video of himself trying out a virtual reality headset and getting scared in the process. He also talks about the importance of voting and encourages viewers to make sure they are registered and ready to vote in the upcoming election.
Overall, At Home Edition: Common, Matisse Thybulle, Rufus Wainwright is a fun and engaging episode that showcases the diverse talents of its three guests and highlights Fallon's ability to adapt to new formats and circumstances in order to keep the show going during a challenging time.