Late Night with Jimmy Fallon Season 1 Episode 56 Anne Hathaway, Will Forte, Jon Favreau, Mario Batali
- June 1, 2009
In season 1 episode 56 of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon, host Jimmy Fallon welcomes a star-studded lineup of guests including Anne Hathaway, Will Forte, Jon Favreau, and Mario Batali.
Anne Hathaway takes the stage first to promote her latest film, "One Day." The actress and Jimmy discuss their mutual love of SNL, and Hathaway shares her experience hosting the iconic show. She also discusses her time working with the late Garry Marshall and her admiration for him as a director and mentor. Hathaway and Jimmy then go head-to-head in a game of "Punch-Out" on a retro video game console.
Next up is Will Forte, who is promoting his upcoming comedy "The Last Man on Earth." The actor and Jimmy catch up on old times, having worked together on SNL. Forte shares funny stories about his time on the show and his love of improvisation. He also talks about his unique approach to writing comedy, which involves writing scripts by hand. The two then bond over their mutual love of "Star Wars" and Forte shares a hilarious impersonation of Harrison Ford.
Director and producer Jon Favreau then sits down with Jimmy to discuss his new film "Cowboys & Aliens." The two discuss the challenges of combining two very different genres into one film and the importance of casting the right actors. Favreau also talks about his experience directing Robert Downey Jr. in the "Iron Man" films and shares his admiration for the actor's talent and professionalism.
Finally, celebrity chef Mario Batali joins Jimmy to share some of his favorite Italian recipes and cooking techniques. The two cook up a delicious meal of pasta and seafood while Batali shares tips for creating the perfect sauce and how to properly cook seafood. Batali also discusses his love of food and his passion for supporting local farmers and artisans.
Throughout the episode, Jimmy keeps the audience entertained with his signature humor and witty banter. The show also features musical performances by rising indie band The Head and the Heart. Overall, this episode of Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is a must-see for fans of comedy, film, and food.