Late Night with Seth Meyers Season 4 Episode 148 Kenan Thompson, Leah Remini, Bryan Fogel
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- August 14, 2017
- 154 min
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Kenan Thompson, Leah Remini, and Bryan Fogel are the guests for the 148th episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers season 4. The show starts with Seth Meyers' usual opening monologue that covers the latest political news and current events.
Kenan Thompson, the Saturday Night Live (SNL) veteran, joins Seth Meyers for an engaging conversation. Thompson talks about his famous and long-running skit, "What up with that?" on SNL. He reveals that the inspiration for the skit is the 80s television show "Solid Gold," which featured a lot of dancing and music. Thompson also shares behind-the-scenes stories from his early days on SNL, including his audition process and how he was almost fired from the show.
Next up, Leah Remini chats with Seth Meyers about her latest show, "Scientology and the Aftermath." The show delves into the controversial topic of Scientology and its practices. Remini talks about her personal experience with the church and how she became the face of the anti-Scientology movement. She discusses the emotional toll that the show has taken on her and her family.
Director Bryan Fogel drops by the show to talk about his Academy Award-winning documentary, "Icarus." The film uncovers the doping scandal in Russian sports and has been credited with exposing the corruption in the Russian government. Fogel shares his experience making the documentary and how he stumbled into the story by accident. He also discusses the challenges he faced while filming and the risks he took to get the story.
Throughout the show, there are also several comedy skits and segments that keep the audience entertained. These skits include a cooking segment with "Top Chef" contestant Kevin Gillespie, where he demonstrates how to cook a delicious summer dish. Additionally, there is a segment called "Jokes Seth Can't Tell," where writers Amber Ruffin and Jenny Hagel deliver punchlines that Seth Meyers cannot say because they are inappropriate for him to do so.
Overall, the Kenan Thompson, Leah Remini, and Bryan Fogel episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers season 4 is filled with engaging conversations and entertaining comedy skits and segments. The episode offers a great blend of entertainment and information, keeping viewers engaged and wanting more.