Jimmy Fallon's first night as host....

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Any impressions?

[Big Plastic Head]

I do a pretty good Howard Cosell. Why?

[Trembling Eagle]

I didn't see it but I always thought he was unfunny.

How was the house band?

[jbissell]

The writing staff is solid, it's just a matter of him selling the jokes.  The Roots are good, I fully expect him to lean on them quite a bit.  It was a first show, he seemed about as nervous as expected, it's not really fair to judge him on these first few weeks of shows, especially since it'll be pretty much impossible for him to match Conan.  Speaking of Conan, that sketch with him in the beginning made me really sad.

[yesno]

I'm inclined to give him the benefit of the doubt for a while.  Conan wasn't that great early on.  I actually have no memory of this, but anyway it's what everyone says.  But then, Conan had no performing experience.  Jimmy Fallon has a track record of kind of sucking.

[hugman]

I haven't watched it yet.  I think Jimmy Fallon kind of dug himself a huge hole on snl, but overall I think he's pretty likeable and funny so hopefully this'll be a good platform for him. 

[namethebats]

It was better than I expected, but mostly on the strength of Justin Timberlake and the Roots. I'm interested to see what he does when the star power of the guests drops off.

Conan's first show isn't up on YouTube anymore, but Letterman's is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rkAfWuubPBs&feature=PlayList&p=45657C58E4EEC597&index=33

[samir]

I didn't think it was too bad. Some of the jokes went down badly, but they weren't very unfunny. The lick-for-ten bit was silly, but Slow Jammin' the news was really good. I wish his interviews weren't both about himself+guest. Certainly not a terrible first episode.

Still holdin' out for the Van Morrison Variety Two Hours, though. He looked grumpy, shockingly.

[Chris L]

Still holdin' out for the Van Morrison Variety Two Hours, though. He looked grumpy, shockingly.

Did he sing that song "Madame's Drawers?"

[Gilly]

Jimmy Fallon's voice and mannerisms bug me.

[Denim Gremlin]

Still holdin' out for the Van Morrison Variety Two Hours, though. He looked grumpy, shockingly.

Did he sing that song "Madame's Drawers?"

you mean Madame George?

or did i just not a get a joke?


but I kinda liked the show. I'll admit I like jimmy fallon I think he's got a kind of self deprecating nervous charm that i think is funny.

i know it annoyed some people but i always liked when he laughed or just gave up in the middle of a joke on SNL.

i think he's got the potential to sort of fail upwards and get alot of comedy out of the fact that his show is 3rd rate and he's following a powerhouse.

[Chris L]

Still holdin' out for the Van Morrison Variety Two Hours, though. He looked grumpy, shockingly.

Did he sing that song "Madame's Drawers?"

you mean Madame George?

or did i just not a get a joke?

It was an aggressively stupid joke based on a real-life mispronounciation.    Just pretend Jimmy Fallon delivered it last night, laughing.   

[moderate rock]

I think the first show is too early to judge. Give him a little while to get into his groove. Then we JUDGE.

[A.M. Thomas]

I am going to prematurely judge Jimmy Fallon and say the show was not good and never will be good.

[WavyGravy]

The *ahem* urbanness of The Roots is a little uncomfortable.