Strike Force Five Ep 8: The Talk Show Hosts Name Sneaky Great Talk Show Guests
Sep 26, 2023
In this episode of 'Strike Force Five', the hosts discuss their comedy and mixed feedback. They explore the influence of Atlassian and Pepsi's 125th birthday, and share stories about 'Crank Yankers' and talk show experiences. They also discuss being insulted, limited supply collector's item shirts, and their favorite talk show guests like Ting Nataro and John Wilson. Lastly, they share a memorable incident involving Tommy LaSorda and attending an Emmy after party.
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John Oliver's Job Revelation
- John Oliver shared how he found out he got his current talk show job after standing in for Jon Stewart and being pushed out of the nest.
- He realized the Daily Show was over when Stewart encouraged him to take the HBO offer.
Jimmy Kimmel's Unexpected Offer
- Jimmy Kimmel learned he was hosting a talk show at ABC through a lunch congratulation without an official offer.
- The job came as a surprise, facilitated by a meeting about Letterman and late night.
Seth Meyers Late Night Offer
- Seth Meyers was offered to take over late night six years after leaving SNL.
- His manager pushed for him, with his wife encouraging him to accept, despite NBC's initial reluctance.