Jimmy Fallon returned to his roots as a stand-up comedian this week at the Comedy Cellar in Manhattan, New York. The host of the ‘Tonight Show’ was spotted there on Thursday with comedians Chris Rock (58) and Mike Birbiglia (45). According to an insider, it was Rock who urged Fallon to go on stage.
In the distant past, a 17-year-old Jimmy Fallon started his career as a stand-up comedian with an impersonation of John Travolta. He seems to have not yet forgotten the art of comedy, because according to one attendee he completely captivated the audience on Thursday. “The audience was thrilled!”
In early September, Rolling Stone published a report in which two current and fourteen former Tonight Show employees alleged that Fallon created a “toxic atmosphere” behind the scenes. There was talk of outbursts towards employees, which were the starting point for a “pretty gloomy atmosphere”. Some even claimed that Fallon’s behavior provoked suicidal thoughts. Following the accusations, Fallon apologized to his current and former employees in a Zoom meeting. However, since then, several current employees of the show have also come forward to defend him.
2023-10-30 20:57:39
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