The late night wars just got dark..
It was a particularly tense day on the set of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. The host, known for his warm and congenial presence onscreen, was acting especially dismissive and irritable during production meetings, a former longtime employee tells Rolling Stone. Then he stumbled through rehearsal in front of a studio audience, who typically sit in on rehearsals for the late-night show. Employees who spoke to Rolling Stone about their experiences working on The Tonight Show say it’s common knowledge behind the scenes that there are “good Jimmy days” — where Fallon’s wit and charm and creativity are on full display — and “bad Jimmy days.” This was a “bad Jimmy day,” according to the employee.
There are reports of employees losing weight.. losing hair.. being on eggshells about Fallons temper and willingness to fire someone at a moments notice.
The Stone piece goes on to detail rumors about Fallon and alcoholism .. it appears to be enough that Fallon is now seemingly a target of a Tonight Show cancellation…
The Stone piece is a 20 minute read of intensity for Fallon ..
Developing..