So Far, So Good

Two shows into his stint as the new host of Late Night, Jimmy Fallon has shown himself to be a decent host. Like Conan O'Brien before him, you have to "get" the brand of humor, but if you liked any of his SNL work, that shouldn't be too hard. He's a little awkward, but it's the kind of awkward you've come to expect from him, except now it comes with a bit more professionalism and quieter hair. You get the feeling that he really wants to succeed, and although I was only 11 when Conan debuted, I get the distinct feeling that Jimmy's first two shows have shown more promise than Conan's first few.

One thing I've enjoyed thoroughly is Fallon's approach to connecting with viewers. He's had countless video blogs leading up to the debut where he's answered questions from fans and taken suggestions. He also utilizes popular social sites like facebook. And most important, his choice of The Roots as house band has proven brilliant so far. They are phenomenal as a backup band, and even helped with a bit on night number 1. Click on that picture above to see Jimmy Fallon and the Roots, "slow jam the news."