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Oprah 2020? Late Night Is Intrigued Oprah 2020? Late Night Is Intrigued
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Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. What do you think of it? What else are you interested in? Let us know: thearts@nytimes.com.Welcome to Best of Late Night, a rundown that lets you sleep — and lets us get paid to watch comedy. What do you think of it? What else are you interested in? Let us know: thearts@nytimes.com.
Late-night hosts seized on reports that Oprah Winfrey is considering running for president, according to close friends interviewed after her speech at the Golden Globes on Sunday.Late-night hosts seized on reports that Oprah Winfrey is considering running for president, according to close friends interviewed after her speech at the Golden Globes on Sunday.
“People were immediately calling that speech presidential. And a year ago, I would have agreed.” — STEPHEN COLBERT
“This could be a big story. In fact, two of Oprah’s close friends said that she’s thinking about running in 2020. While two of Trump’s close friends said, ‘Please don’t refer to us as Trump’s close friends.’” — JIMMY FALLON
Trevor Noah said he could hardly think of another person more different from President Trump. He imagined what would happen if Mr. Trump hosted a TV program like Ms. Winfrey’s famous talk show: He’d do everything in reverse.Trevor Noah said he could hardly think of another person more different from President Trump. He imagined what would happen if Mr. Trump hosted a TV program like Ms. Winfrey’s famous talk show: He’d do everything in reverse.
“I can see how Oprah seems like the perfect opponent for Donald Trump. I mean, she’s everything that he’s not: She’s black, she’s a woman, she likes to read. They’re the complete opposite. Like, I bet if we looked into it, we’d find out that Donald Trump once repossessed 100 people’s cars. ‘I get a car! I get a car! I get a car! Ladies, look under your skirts — it’s me!’” — TREVOR NOAH
Late-night hosts could hardly get enough of Mr. Trump’s reaction to “Fire and Fury,” a new White House tell-all. The book contains accounts suggesting that his own staff members have doubt about his mental fitness. In response, Mr. Trump tweeted on Saturday that he is a “stable genius.”Late-night hosts could hardly get enough of Mr. Trump’s reaction to “Fire and Fury,” a new White House tell-all. The book contains accounts suggesting that his own staff members have doubt about his mental fitness. In response, Mr. Trump tweeted on Saturday that he is a “stable genius.”
“Trump tweeted that he’s a genius. Then he said, ‘In fact, that’s what the J in Donald J. Trump stands for.’” — JIMMY FALLON
“We all know geniuses spend most of their time talking about how smart they are. I believe it was René Descartes who said, ‘I think, therefore I am, like, really smart.’” — STEPHEN COLBERT
Stephen Colbert talked on Monday with Michael Wolff, the author of “Fire and Fury.” Mr. Colbert asked him about a portion of the foreword, in which he notes that he had to piece together the accounts in the book from conflicting stories provided by sources. Mr. Wolff explained what he meant, describing a White House torn by general mistrust.Stephen Colbert talked on Monday with Michael Wolff, the author of “Fire and Fury.” Mr. Colbert asked him about a portion of the foreword, in which he notes that he had to piece together the accounts in the book from conflicting stories provided by sources. Mr. Wolff explained what he meant, describing a White House torn by general mistrust.
“Everybody is telling you different stories,” he said of his interviews with members of the White House staff. “Let’s put it this way: Everybody is lying in their own particular way, because that’s what you do in the Trump White House. So I had to go and take whatever the event was, find as many people as I could, and then use my judgment.”“Everybody is telling you different stories,” he said of his interviews with members of the White House staff. “Let’s put it this way: Everybody is lying in their own particular way, because that’s what you do in the Trump White House. So I had to go and take whatever the event was, find as many people as I could, and then use my judgment.”
“Trump was rooting for Alabama — for the Crimson Tide — because that’s what he calls his face.” — JIMMY KIMMEL, referring to the N.C.A.A. championship football game on Monday
“If we did ever go toe-to-toe with North Korea, I believe she could calm Kim Jong-un down just by helping him lose weight.” — STEPHEN COLBERT, on a potential President Oprah Winfrey
Guillermo, Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick, took a tour of a weed shop in West Hollywood.Guillermo, Jimmy Kimmel’s sidekick, took a tour of a weed shop in West Hollywood.
Steve Bannon (James Corden) and President Trump (Reggie Watts) reminisced on happier times.Steve Bannon (James Corden) and President Trump (Reggie Watts) reminisced on happier times.
Gary Oldman, who won a Golden Globe on Sunday for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour,” will speak to Mr. Kimmel on Tuesday.Gary Oldman, who won a Golden Globe on Sunday for his portrayal of Winston Churchill in “Darkest Hour,” will speak to Mr. Kimmel on Tuesday.
Whether or not Ms. Winfrey really runs for president in 2020, our critic thinks that traditional politicians could learn some things from her.Whether or not Ms. Winfrey really runs for president in 2020, our critic thinks that traditional politicians could learn some things from her.