The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 7 Episode 184

Ep 184. At Home Edition: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paula Pell, Jessie Reyez

  • TV14
  • August 12, 2020

At Home Edition: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paula Pell, Jessie Reyez is the 184th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon season 7. This particular episode, much like many others in today's COVID-19 era entertainment landscape, had a virtual twist to it; the host and participants are all filming from the comfort of their homes.

As per the title of the show, the guests for this episode are Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paula Pell, and Jessie Reyez. Joseph Gordon-Levitt is an actor, filmmaker, and entrepreneur known for his roles in Inception, (500) Days of Summer, and The Dark Knight Rises. Paula Pell, on the other hand, is a writer, actor, and comedian whose work includes writing and producing for the shows Saturday Night Live and 30 Rock. Finally, Jessie Reyez is a Grammy-nominated singer and songwriter hailing from Canada.

The episode is a typical talk show format, consisting of a monologue in which the host, Jimmy Fallon, jokes about current news and events, followed by interviews with each of the guests, and culminating in a musical performance by Jessie Reyez.

During the interviews, Jimmy Fallon and Joseph Gordon-Levitt talk about the latter's role in the recently released Netflix film Project Power, as well as his experiences with fatherhood. Paula Pell also joins the virtual conversation, discussing her new movie Wine Country, which she wrote and starred in alongside comedy legends like Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. Finally, Jessie Reyez shares her journey with music, her experience as a female in the industry, and the themes present in her latest album.

One of the unique aspects of this At Home edition of The Tonight Show is that the guests were able to showcase their talents and interests from within their own personal spaces. Viewers get a glimpse of Jessie Reyez's recording studio, as well as the decor of Joseph Gordon-Levitt and Paula Pell's homes. Fallon even takes a moment to show off his at-home talk show set-up, replete with a tiny Eiffel tower replica to remind him of past shows in Paris.

Throughout the episode, there are also several comical moments, including a bit where Fallon and Gordon-Levitt sing a karaoke-style cover of the classic Sons of Anarchy theme song "This Life" and another where Paula Pell presents a comedic sketch involving a Zoom meeting of middle-aged women.

The episode was well-received by audiences and critics alike, with many praising the show's ability to adapt and continue production during a challenging time. The show managed to maintain a sense of levity and humor, while also providing insight into the lives and experiences of its guests.

Overall, At Home Edition: Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Paula Pell, and Jessie Reyez is an entertaining and engaging episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It showcases the talent of its guests, the ingenuity of its production team, and provides a glimpse into the world of late-night talk shows during a pandemic.

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    August 12, 2020
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