The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon Season 8 Episode 116 Denis Leary; Cristin Milioti; Rod Wave
- TV14
- April 7, 2021
Denis Leary, Cristin Milioti, and Rod Wave join Jimmy Fallon on The Tonight Show in the show's 116th episode of its eighth season.
Comedian and actor Denis Leary is the first guest on the show, promoting his new book "Why We Don't Suck: And How All of Us Need to Stop Being Such Partisan Little Bitches." Leary has had a successful career in television and film, from his breakout role in "Rescue Me" to his role in the upcoming Spider-Man movie. In his interview with Fallon, he discusses his new book, his comedic process, and his thoughts on political satire.
Cristin Milioti, known for her breakout role as the mother in "How I Met Your Mother" and her starring role in the critically acclaimed "Black Mirror" episode "USS Callister," joins Fallon next. Milioti is promoting her new movie "Palm Springs," which premiered at the Sundance Film Festival earlier this year. In her interview, Milioti discusses her role in the film, her experience at Sundance, and the challenges of acting in a time loop movie.
The musical guest for the night is Rod Wave, a rising star in the hip hop world. Rod Wave's debut studio album "Ghetto Gospel" was released last year, and he has quickly gained a following for his emotional and introspective lyrics. He performs his hit single "Heart on Ice" on the show, accompanied by a live band.
In addition to the interviews and musical performance, the episode features some of the classic Tonight Show segments. Fallon and Leary play a round of "Roomba Pong," a game involving a Roomba vacuum and ping pong balls. Milioti shares a childhood photo with Fallon and discusses the story behind it. And in a segment called "Stay Human, Home Edition," Fallon's house band The Roots performs a song while each member is in their own home.
Overall, the 116th episode of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon's eighth season provides a diverse and entertaining lineup of guests and segments. From comedy to music to interviews, the show has something for everyone.