Ep 186. At Home Edition: Tiffany Haddish, Jurnee Smollett, Orville Peck & Shania Twain
- TV14
- August 17, 2020
At Home Edition: Tiffany Haddish, Jurnee Smollett, Orville Peck & Shania Twain marks the 186th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon in its seventh season. As the title suggests, this episode is a special edition filmed from the homes of the guests and the host due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Tiffany Haddish, a comedian and actress known for her roles in Girl’s Trip and Night School, is the first guest on the show. Haddish and Fallon catch up on their quarantine experiences, discussing their attempts at home DIY projects and how they’ve been keeping themselves entertained. Haddish also talks about her recent Netflix special and shares some hilarious stories about her time on set.
Next up is Jurnee Smollett, an actress known for her roles in Lovecraft Country and Birds of Prey. Smollett talks about her experience filming Lovecraft Country and how it highlights the history of racism in America. She also discusses her recent political activism and the importance of voting. Fallon and Smollett later play a remote game together, showcasing their acting skills by improvising a scene based on random scenarios.
Orville Peck, a musician known for his unique blend of country and western music, performs a song from his new album. Peck’s haunting and soulful voice, combined with his signature cowboy hat and mask, make for a memorable performance from his home.
Closing out the show is country music legend Shania Twain. Twain and Fallon discuss her new Las Vegas residency, which was postponed due to COVID-19, and her recent collaboration with Orville Peck on a remix of his hit song “Legends Never Die”. Twain also shares stories from her iconic music career and performs a medley of her hits from her home.
Overall, this episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon offers a mix of comedy, music, and celebrity interviews, all from the comfort of the guests’ and host’s homes. The format may be different, but the entertainment value remains high.
