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This was actually a pretty big week in late night.
The five-night lollapalooza that is the2020 Creative Arts Emmys took place, wonderfully hosted by Nicole Byer.
We love when an award is both deserved and boring.
Wow, I wonderwhos going to take home the Emmy for Outstanding Variety Talk Seriesat thePrimetime Emmys this Sunday.
Just kidding, I thinkLast Week Tonightwill win, and Im willing to bet my life savings on it.
For the record, my life savings is about $237.
Im not a good saver.
Here are our favorite late-night moments of the week:
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This is what we call in showbiz dramatic irony.
His parody of One Kiss and New Rules with Dua Lipa is cute though.
This week, that distinct honor goes toSNLstar Melissa Villasenors description of doing a perfect Lin-Manuel Miranda impression onConan.
When Villasenor said that, the clouds parted and a rainbow appeared.
Its like she had the key and unlocked a door.
Its so simple yet so clear.
This is why Villasenor is one of the best impressionists in the biz and isreturning toSNLfor season 46.
Weve been able to pass the Green New Deal for New York.
Weve done major bail reform.
Weve had drivers licenses extended to everyone, including undocumented people.
Weve updated our abortion laws.
Weve passed the Gender Expression Non-Discrimination Act.
It just goes on and on and on, Nixon said.
Lets keep enshrining progressive policies into law and get Ms. Nixon that Oscar!
Sarah Paulson Doing Shoddy Accentwork onThe Late Show
Late-night television, at its core, is about the interviews.
Paulson, always a goddamn delight, had such great chemistry with Colbert that it was truly infectious.
The two talked about the difference sonically between performing comedy and drama live (Comedy: laughs!
We stan a methodactress.
See, even Paulson struggles with accents!
Colbert, feeding off Paulsons energy, also dropped into some light accentwork as well and unsurprisingly nailed it.
Did Paulson come in hot for this interview?
Simply put, Paulson is a delight, and I support her in everything she does.
