Ep 180. At Home Edition: Jamie Foxx, Tig Notaro, Black Pumas
- TV14
- August 5, 2020
In this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, viewers are treated to another installment of the show's At Home Edition. Like previous episodes in this format, Fallon hosts the show from his own home, with all of his guests joining him remotely via video call. This episode features three high-profile guests: actor and comedian Jamie Foxx, stand-up comic Tig Notaro, and the up-and-coming musical group Black Pumas.
The episode begins with a brief monologue from Fallon, in which he acknowledges the strange and uncertain times we are living in due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. He talks about how he and his family are coping with social distancing and self-isolation, before introducing his first guest, Jamie Foxx. Foxx joins Fallon via video call from his own home, and the two chat about how they are staying busy during the quarantine. Foxx talks about how he has been spending time with his family, playing basketball in his backyard, and DJing on Instagram Live. Fallon and Foxx reminisce about their first meeting, which took place on the set of the movie "The Amazing Spider-Man 2."
Next up is Tig Notaro, who chats with Fallon about the challenges of performing stand-up comedy during a pandemic. Notaro discusses how she had to cancel a series of shows that she was scheduled to perform in Australia due to the sudden onset of social distancing measures. She and Fallon talk about how comedians are adapting to the current situation by performing virtual shows via video call, and Notaro shares some of her experiences doing just that. She also talks about her new movie, "Army of the Dead," which was directed by Zack Snyder and is set to be released on Netflix.
The musical guests for this episode are Black Pumas, an Austin-based soul band that has been generating buzz in the music industry over the past year. The band performs two songs, "Colors" and "Black Moon Rising," with each member performing from their own individual locations. Despite the fact that they are not all physically together, the band manages to deliver a powerful and cohesive performance that showcases their smooth and soulful sound. Fallon later chats with the band's frontman, Eric Burton, about the band's rise to fame and their unique musical style.
Throughout the episode, Fallon continues to engage with each of his guests in a playful and lighthearted manner, creating an atmosphere that is both entertaining and comforting during these uncertain times. The episode ends with Fallon thanking his guests and signing off from his makeshift home studio, leaving viewers with a sense of optimism and positivity.