Seth Meyers closed out NBCUniversal’s upfront presentation on Monday (Might 12) and took the chance to poke enjoyable at NBC by making jokes about Matt Lauer, the Chicago Pope, and Versant, the title of Comcast and NBCUniversal’s new spinoff firm.
“Hey everybody. I’m Seth Meyers, or for the appropriate value, Tostitos Presents Seth Meyers,” the late-night host opened his monologue, per Deadline. “I host the 12:30 slot. I’m open to something.”
He continued, “If I may promote the naming rights to my youngsters, I might. Verizon can be an amazing title for my 7-year-old, contemplating how usually I scream at him, ‘Are you able to hear me now?!’ My daughter’s title, perhaps it’s Adelaide, perhaps it’s Maybelline. Possibly it’s Ford F-150. I’m not choosy you guys. Every thing is on the market.”
Meyers then quipped, “The second a part of Depraved is ready to premiere later this yr, and I’m simply saying, for the appropriate value, she may fly a Swiffer. They may soften her with Aquafina Water. We’ll do the reshoots.”
The upfronts are an annual occasion the place TV networks and streamers showcase their upcoming programming lineups to advertisers. Meyers listed a few of NBC’s largest hits over the previous yr, together with The Traitors and SNL 50, earlier than jokingly including, “Chicago Pope.”
“You already know Dick Wolf’s agent is on the telephone with the Vatican proper now saying Dick will get a lower: ‘You by no means would’ve considered Chicago Pope with out Dick,’” the comic joked, referencing Robert Prevost, the Chicago-born cardinal who was elected Pope final week.
“What a time to be Dick Wolf,” Meyers continued. “NBC has renewed Chicago Med, Chicago PD, Chicago Fireplace. It’s all a part of our ongoing dedication to creating positive individuals are frightened of Chicago.”
He additionally highlighted a few of NBC’s upcoming exhibits, stating, “We’ve some nice returning exhibits this yr in addition to some new exhibits. Ted is returning to Peacock for a second season, however for the sake of advert gross sales, we’re simply going to name it, The Bear.”
“Dig follows 4 ladies who work at an archeological dig in Greece who uncover a long-buried secret,” Meyers added, referring to Amy Poehler and Michael Schur’s upcoming Peacock comedy. “Properly, if it’s an extended buried secret at NBC, I’m guessing it’s Matt Lauer.”
In keeping with The Wrap, Meyers’ joke acquired groans and laughs from the viewers. Lauer served as co-anchor on the At this time present from 1997 to 2017 earlier than NBC terminated his contract after reportedly receiving “an in depth criticism from a colleague about inappropriate sexual conduct within the office.”
Meyers additionally poked enjoyable on the alternative of title for Comcast and NBCUniversal’s new spinoff firm, Versant. “Keep in mind, ask your physician if Versant is best for you,” he quipped, including, “There are not any good names left. Think about being jealous that somebody beat you to Tubi. Ought to we name it Roku? Imagine it or not, someone already took Roku, snatched it up quicker than a Quibi.”