Taylor Tomlinson Sets the Record Straight on Talk Show Confusion

Taylor Tomlinson invites panelists Vanessa Gonzalez, Matt Walsh, and Suzi Barrett into the group chat! They discuss Elmo’s social media check-in, how Taylor Swift will be able to get to the Super Bowl in time from Tokyo, and whether or not Taylor knew she’d be hosting a game show.
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AFTER MIDNIGHT is the smartest show on television about the dumbest things on the internet. With celebrated comedian Taylor Tomlinson at the helm and a panel of guests from the worlds of entertainment, comedy, music and beyond, AFTER MIDNIGHT is a late-night comedy series about what set the internet abuzz that day with a game show feel. AFTER MIDNIGHT airs Monday through Friday, 12:37-1:37 AM, ET/PT on the CBS Television Network and streams live on Paramount+.

[@0o0ification]

"This show isn't about the right answers; it's about the wrong questions." Such a winner

[@afkathisguy]

I love that she addressed fan disappointment with the show format directly

[@LeDodgyLodger]

I would be much more disappointed by another talk show. This is much more engaging and stimulating than celebrities on a couch flogging their next streaming project.

[@curtisholsinger6023]

"But why can't everything new be just like everything else happening at that moment and not deviate at all and be so predictable that I can just fall asleep to it and not miss anything because I've seen everything before and all the late night comedians tell at least 2 or 3 of the same jokes each night and that's still funny to me and why does everything smell like iron?"

[@SwiftJustice]

"fan"

[@baylinkdashyt]

And now, to see if she will address fan displeasure with the sloppy show mechanics

[@untexan]

You misspelled “troll”

[@Mr_Miles_45]

This show is chaos and has no point… but it’s what I NEED right now, just jokes and people chilling. I also love the prize is just “eh you’re here”

[@kohlinoor]

The prize is "Congratulations! You get paid today."

[@Jessev741]

Did neither of you watch the show? The prize is a ziploc bag filled with 3.5 bottles of loose ranch

[@shaylarz]

Does ranch dressing mean NOTHING to you

[@Kelarys]

I bet they all wish they were on the episode with the broken chair. I know I did

[@zemoxian]

@@Jessev741 Question I have is, did they take the ranch to the fridge or do they get the dressing after being in the hot studio lights for the duration of filming?

[@DarthChewie]

The word everyone is looking for is: Panel Show. This is a Panel Show. The shows creators know they can call it a Talk Show just to watch American's brains melt as they try to comprehend what's happening 😂 ...and I'm here for it! UK Panel Shows are the BEST, and it's about time the US got on board!

[@fightclub6291]

PANEL SHOW....that's what this is. Okay, thank you. Like Would I Lie to You but Americanized. I was wondering how to describe it. It's sorta like Jimmy Carr's hosted Distraction in that it's a "contest" but it also blends in Tosh.0 components of funny Internet videos. I like it. And thank you for giving me the adjective. I didn't know Brits had a name for shows like this!

[@CESmith]

I love 8 out of 10 cats. I wish this show would let the comedians breath like 8-10 does. We don't need as many segments, let the comedians be funny!

[@benchiaase]

@@CESmith oh yeah 8 out of 10 cats is brilliant, but also the crossover with Countdown is just the funniest shit ever (especially the episodes with the late Sean Lock. RIP)

[@baylinkdashyt]

It's headspace competition is, yes, Mock the Week, and America's Wait wait don't tell me, but the production is still quite a bit sloppier than those. And yeah, it's only 2 weeks old...

[@paigeresch9338]

We have panel shows, they are just never as funny because we always make them so formulaic in the US. Like Ridiculousness or and the Marriage Ref. I think Chelsea Handler's show was a bit of both talk-show and panel and gave everyone involved more room to be actually funny.

[@AtlasMatheu]

This show just has major British TV vibes. I love it. Like, the first time I saw this, it looked like an Americanized interpretation of 8out of 10 cats, big fat quiz, Would I lie to you, etc. I'm here for it.

[@seanthebluesheep]

It's the first time I've seen an American show find the spark of panel shows over here. I like that CBS has seen Dropout's Game Changer/Make Some Noise and said "Yeah we'll take some of that" and found their own blend. I'm keen to see them keep developing the show and help Tomlinson find a niche that really lets her and her guests show their best selves.

[@fearsomeworrier]

They should just turn this into Would I Lie to You. She would be great at that.

[@kevwwong]

@@seanthebluesheep They tried it before with The Great American Joke Off on the CW. Which, naturally, was filmed in the UK and had some Brit comedians on the show doing their thing.

[@seanthebluesheep]

@@kevwwong there was also a Netflix thing with Jimmy Carr and Katherine Ryan that was sort of topical and panel format, but mostly American comedians. It was half way there but the banter wasn't quite it.

[@AtlasMatheu]

I honestly think she(or cbs) needs to cultivate a wide range of familiars and favorites. Like, if I see Richard Ayowade, Katherine Ryan, Sarah Milligan, or Aisling Bea ( zero ideo on sp.) I know I want to watch the whole thing. If she develops a semi familiar roster (not everytime but enough that I get to know the relationships) and brings in new people occasionally I think it capitalize on the successful set up those BBC4 shows have.

[@magicoA]

“I invented a New York Times game called Squirdle” *The Pokemon Company has entered the chat*

[@AeroGold1]

They are busy trying to go after Palworld. And pretty sure she said 'Squirt-el'

[@TheDylls]

I heard that "Squirdle" was gonna be a new "Pal" in the next update 😅

[@lemon4087]

Squaredle

[@julianzacconievas]

Taylor is owning this. She's already starting to give off regal vibes. Keep up the good work!

[@denim_ak]

I think playing for “my fathers approval” was the best one so far

[@theyoutubeanalyst3731]

"rare, but obtainable"

[@chrisf9156]

Sprinted head-first into that oven like she was Sylvia Plath. 🤣😭

[@ethanswanson9209]

The: I laughed and felt bad about laughing as I was laughing level of joke!

[@PatrickAshe41]

I frigging died. LIKE S... omeone of natural causes after a happy life!

[@mrslvw]

It's so high brow though!

[@mc76]

It reminded me of the old Dennis Miller line from Monday Night Football: "Dick Vermeil cries more than Sylvia Plath being pepper sprayed." Imagine how far that went over the MNF fans' heads.

[@dielaughing73]

I assumed she was running _from_ something

[@Vidit1xonexandxonly]

Wait, this is a game show?! I thought that this was a talk show where Taylor scores her guest's responses to questions she asks. I've been thoroughly betrayed and bamboozled. Well anyway going to watch more.

[@bayareaartist999]

I hope she gets better reading the que cards. :-| :)

[@Tonyhouse1168]

The Sesame Street responses to Elmo are super sweet. I didn’t expect to cry over a post about Muppets

[@shivavision23]

Funny how the audience reacted to the time difference between Tokyo and Las Vegas as if that time difference was a disadvantage 😅

[@monicastamant]

I don’t think they understand you cross the international date line and go back in time 😂 I’ve done that exact flight from Tokyo to LAX and you basically arrive the same day you left and have to repeat it 😅

[@ChristopherB123]

@@monicastamant Too bad it isn't on February 2.

[@dicedrice7216]

To add to the confusion, someone should mention that it's leap year this year and then watch people try to calculate that into the equation as if it mattered.

[@untexan]

She can get there in time but unless she flies Ambien Airlines the jet lag is gonna be rough

[@Jessev741]

@@untexan she has 13 hours each way to sleep on her private jet

[@dicedrice7216]

Suzi deserved 1000 points for that Elmo answer 🤣

[@censusgary]

Geez, I love that Sylvia Plath reference. That alone makes me a Taylor Tomlinson fan.

[@gregraj]

Hmm ... the Sylvia Plath reference went over my head. Can someone please explain the joke? 🤔

[@censusgary]

@@gregraj I don’t think it’ll be funny if I explain it, but Sylvia Plath was a poet (quite a good one) who committed suicide by sticking her head in a gas oven.

[@keyarrma]

the sylvia plath joke oh my GOD 😭

[@behzadmehranfard]

"She just went headfirst into the stove like she was Sylvia Plath !" Pure genius 👌

[@FitzyyLives]

This was a solid clip. Everybody was hilarious! I freaking love that I'm only a year younger than taylor, and I'm super psyched she has this show!

[@BB-dj6ob]

I loved the elmo impressions omg

[@kyler133]

Loving the show! Can you keep making the episode playlists? Those make it so easy to watch in order!

[@FabbyTravy]

This show has a lot of potential and already getting to be really funny. I hope they give it the chance to cook. It's also giving MAJOR Dropout tv Game Changer/Make Some Noise vibes. IYKYK

[@BlueManIan]

It's a remake of a 2013-17 Comedy Central show called @midnight 😁

[@Teletheus]

Yeah, I loved the original @midnight, so I’ve been thrilled to see the concept revived-especially by Taylor Tomlinson.

[@scootover7]

I just read it's being picked up for a second season, which I'm happy about that. I think Taylor does a great job on this.

[@shazzthedon]

Matt Walsh is a national treasure

[@AdrianColley]

This could be an entry in the "DM good or bad" game.

[@artuuube]

mike mike mike😂 Selina shouted

[@julianpena411]

I really can't imagine Taylor interviewing authors and actors, she would die of boredom!

[@katlis]

I thought it was gonna be Taylor interviewing other comics. Like maybe CBS thinking a podcast format using a popular female comedian would get Gen Z to watch network TV. Boy did they miss out on that Manscaped/Squarespace/BetterHelp ad money. But seriously, this show is growing on me.

[@MyBiPolarBearMax]

The last thing we need is another boring ass couch tal k show. Let comedians and actors let out their personalities.

[@Ralphr203]

I watch every day and love that you share all of it on KZbin. Also really love the way you showcase new comedians. Thanks for creating!

[@gregoryrau3894]

Yo, what??? Man that dude was misinformed. OG @tMidnight was one of my favorites. I was so pumped when I realized Taylor Tomlinson was hosting the new version. 🎉🎉🎉 Way to take something awesome and dip it in chocolate CBS.

[@kylesuperbaby9616]

Sylvia Plath comedy gold 😂

[@marshalbaek5580]

First time to see the show format. This is awesome! Improv stand-up. Love it!!

[@JoaoPessoa86]

I love how the audience knew exactly what was next after she said that twitter responded honestly to Elmo's question

[@popcornpretzel6720]

Omg this is really good 😭 these comedians are witty af

[@licialee283]

Suzi needed extra points for the best Elmo impression! The cadence was definitely there.

[@cityonfoot6023]

This show works perfectly in clips like how Conan’s is. Funniest 8 mins on today’s KZbin.. right until they upload the next one!

[@christopherporter2459]

Okay Suzi that impression was impressive as hell. I loved it. ♥️♥️♥️ This whole video was great. I love Taylor so much. She's so cute and hilarious. I honestly was confused about the talk show label about the as well after watching it. Thank you for clarifying.

[@deucebeast20]

The only thing I miss is the host yelling "Points."

[@americansagainsttrump1337]

STILL A FAN EVEN THOUGH THIS IS A 2010s REMAKE OF A SHOW I NEVER WATCHED.

[@untexan]

why do all these bot accounts have the same picture of downtown San Francisco in their user profile

[@TJShoxxemir]

So much respect for Taylor

[@justincastillogayray]

The streets selling ranch are in Stamford CT.

[@theboywhocriedwolfe2537]

What ranch?

[@pop5678eye]

This is neither a talk show nor a game show. It's a panel show. It used to be most popular in the US in the 1950s and 60s but is now mainly popular in the UK.

[@amp7980]

This is exactly chris hardwicks old at midnight show. Its a great format. I was introduced to a lot of comedians through it. But yeah i was expecting a late night talk show

[@LostSleepFoundSheep]

I adore this

[@michaelgreen6521]

Please make Suzi's Elmo response a short so I can share the living crap out of it.

[@michaelgreen6521]

Thank you for doing this. Made my morning.

[@CityPlannerPlaysChair]

GenZ being fetuses during the original @Midnight run can't ruin this show

[@CaptHayfever]

But they weren't; that's what makes it even more confusing. The guy in the TikTok was old enough to watch @Midnight when it first aired.

[@Badusername2000]

I was 14 to 17 when @ midnight aired, gen z was the right age, this guy was just clueless

[@notveryniceatall]

I know for a fact you were also making shit up about millennials a few years ago when that was the popular trend, but stopped when Gen Z became the popular target, because you people have no real beliefs. Enjoy being brainwashed!

[@stevereber3358]

I wish they would work in more "mock the week" style content, AtMidnight was just a half hour I don't want this to go away too fast.

[@jackson857]

Love Matt Walsh. Forever a Veep fan.

[@Kiwicrack]

a gameshow modeled after a show in the 90s!? You show some respect to @midnight, young man!

[@fakename1656]

This is better than a talk show

[@bird3713]

If Taylor did a talk show, it would have less laughs. As long as she’s happy with what she’s doing and the content is good, then we’re set.

[@lashendawest7509]

We love taylor Tomlinson

[@markbogdan2]

Good thing Taylor introduced them as comedians, by their ability to make me laugh I wouldn't have guessed in a million years.

[@EmmaTheCowie]

Omg Matt Walsh!

[@daguard411]

The TV being carried by the Ms Tomlinson in the AD, well my Parents bought me one of that exact model when we lived in Japan, in the late '60's. They also bought the external battery so, for the time frame, it was actually portable.

[@posthocprior]

That was funny.

[@Anzy.99]

I work at a toy store in my country and we sell that dancing flamingo that was violated with shoyu at the begining

[@MaxineShaw_84]

Suzi was it for me. Going to look up more videos of her now. 😂

[@jgberzerker]

I was surprised at first, but I like the British panel show format. This show has serious 8 out of 10 cats vibes.

[@mymobile5014]

I wish we got full episodes on KZbin because here in the UK we don't get Taylor TV

[@_DerdniK_]

Hold on, what VR game ever requires you to take off on a dead sprint out of nowhere…. 🤣

[@CountryLongboarding]

The campaign for Daniel Day Lewis begins

[@Chrisdena_]

@midnight started in 2013 on Comedy Central.

[@shivavision23]

Which is the 2010s, as opposed to the 90s

[@flowbot159]

90's game show?! Maybe that guy was thinking of Ken Ober and Colin Quinn's show Remote Control. But even that was late 80's. Idk

[@kevwwong]

That guy looked like a tik tokker, so I doubt he was "thinking".

[@margolious]

oh my! I haven't thought about Remote Control in decades 😂

[@TheWhisperTexan]

Rip host Ken Ober

[@GyppoMarx]

A Sylvia Plath reference!

[@oxnannodude]

Good show. I have watched every clip. Please enjoy trolling KZbin by putting the clips out of order. Any interaction is good interaction. Maybe bring it up on the show and name your trolls like the jackals from Seth Meyers’ show.

[@scbtripwire]

To be fair, who could lie to Elmo?

[@alioxinfree]

#winning: Taylor Tomlinson serving fresh #PanelShow.

[@BadKattitude]

😂

[@MidnightScout]

The loose ranch dressing got my harder than I expected. Just so out of left field 😂

[@toddbannon3380]

"Not THAT Matt Walsh!"

[@WestOfEarth]

As someone who also had different expectations about the format, I think this could grow on me. The ironic aspect is that the contestants are asked to perform quick witted responses, something Taylor is a master of. Not many comedians can do this well.

[@CloudslnMyCoffee]

I love brit panel shows. The problem is US comics arent dry enough

[@jaebee1121]

Where is the playlist?? I was spoiled by the consistent 7 AM release and now I'm having a tantrum.

[@barrettpickett5603]

The guy goes into the bathroom to create the big screen. Boy winning street ranch. People were like when is there to much ranch. When you are doing awful things for ranch.

[@CollinRoche]

The wardrobe department saw Hillary’s 2016 wardrobe and said “yes, a thousand times yes.” As a note, this is not a dig…I just kept getting those vibes from that coat 😅

[@Viviorkogaming]

Wow. There are E tier entertainment

[@NerfThisBoardGames]

"A show from the 90's" Owww

[@TheFiddleFaddle]

PSA: When you have a relative trying your VR for the first time, make sure they're sitting down.

[@baron7755]

When will Chris Hardwick and Matt Mira be guests?

[@Kentrc11]

After Midnight is the America's Funniest Home Videos of the 2020's.

[@L_M_V]

LOL that’s so true. But it’s only as popular as it is BECAUSE it’s definitely an improved version of that.

[@bunnyfernwood]

It’s actually the @midnight of the 2020s lol

[@bananasInpajamas358]

​@@bunnyfernwood for real. This is nothing like America's home videos. People be stupid af

[@tyrport]

I notice you are dressing much nicer now that CBS pays for the outfits. 😊

[@MarvelParsons700]

Even though the show is taped in Los Angeles, it's very NY centric. CBS/Paramount is headquartered in NY. You can draw your own conclusions.

[@mahibbalde1433]

I thought the loose ranch dressing was coke which made me think "well now there is some motivation for these comedians"

[@krudmonger]

I never thought she was duped/tricked, but I think a lot of people, myself included, were surprised the first time we watched and realized this was a reboot of that "Points!" show that I'd forgotten was called [at] midnight. I'm happy with this format or I wouldn't be here watching this, but I did want to see another woman comedian break in to what is largely a "guys in ties except Seth" genre.

[@finnhaverkamp]

4:29

[@agin1519]

Wait she said it out loud. Tik Tok monkeys and Shrek! Double shot! Heck just leave the bottle.

[@FuelEvanDown]

But... But... Squirtle exists online. It's a Pokemon guessing game like Wordle. 😅

[@user-iu4wh1zs6t]

Isn't this "Ridiculousness" by Rob Dyrdek? Just, framed differently? It's the exact same show and I'm only at 0:27.

[@ToBoyHere]

Do people forget about the international date line when flying from Tokyo to the states?

[@nbuehster]

The VR headset thing makes me think of an updated version of a joke my mom and I made about my 16th birthday. I can't drive because I'm (legally) blind, so I was going to get a Hummer, so I wouldn't get hurt when I got in an accent. Now I'm thinking of getting a VR headset. And because I'm in a wheelchair, I won't get hurt when I run into a wall. Also, does it make anyone think of this? kzbin.info/www/bejne/nqCuaKB5ZZtjh7s

[@nbuehster]

7:10 That's the best impression. 7:21 He sounds more like Mickey Mouse.

[@dpclerks09]

Yo, Suzi is mad funny. Glad this show had her on.

[@Starflare5]

Apparently a lot of the people here and that guy saying she's been bamboozled never watched @midnight.

[@jcanfieldschatz]

I was excited for Taylor to get a late night show. Personally, I'm not a huge fan of the format. I'll stick w it for now. I like Taylor and some of her guests have been stellar. (just my opinion, not that it matters).

[@thegianttater]

Okay... I think we all agree we want a "talkshow" and for this to be a bit on it. But... what if we met in the middle and did a Tosh.0 style on the show? I think Taylor would NAIL IT

[@Alexthezieg]

TIL Sylvia Plath died of carbon monoxide poisoning via her stove. Thank you for all the fun facts Taylor!!

[@omgBenton]

Daniel Day Lewis on this show would break television.

[@richpeltier9519]

Free Range Ranch Dressing!

[@TheMrNoobChannel]

i mean they are always telling us to "get that bag"

[@PtolemyJones]

I hope she knows those of us who thought she was getting a talk show meant it in a good way. Craig Ferguson managed to have a good run doing things his own way.

[@babygorilla4233]

It is like a basic marketing issue a new Late Night Show advertised on CBS doesn't mean a show is airing late. Late Night is a subgenera of talk shows 😂

[@pigs18]

I thought the show was going to be about the different types of welding.

[@theakwardactor9788]

0:49 anyone for a split second think she meant had that OTHER Matt Walsh?? iykyk

[@Beefnhammer]

Me

[@SidneyBroadshead]

04:46 He doesn’t know what the word Bamboozled means. It means tricked. She can be bamboozled but he can't. I think he meant confused.

[@Chris_Myers.]

I don’t know why people are saying they “addressed” the deception that it was a talk show. All she said was “No, I was fully in on it!” But the guy was giving her the benefit of the doubt?! He was saying “I know Taylor wouldn’t lie to us like this so she must have been tricked”. But no, Taylor was happy to point out that she had planned to lie to everyone about the format. All of the marketing, pre-show interviews, and statements from Taylor even on the show itself in the first few episodes called it a talk show and her a talk show host. (remember the joke about her being the only woman talk show host?.. well she’s not a talk show host, is she?) I don’t know why Taylor and the show producers decided to just straight up lie to everyone and then shame people who try to ask them about it instead of owning up to it, but it’s really sad and disappointing to see.