It’s Official: Seth Meyers Named Late Night Host

NBC taps SNL head writer to replace Tonight Show-bound Jimmy Fallon

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NBC on Sunday locked in the final piece of its late-night schedule, naming Seth Meyers the host of Late Night. The Saturday Night Live head writer and “Weekend Update” mainstay will succeed Jimmy Fallon, who in February 2014 takes over The Tonight Show from Jay Leno.

Lorne Michaels will produce the new-look Late Night, as well as The Tonight Show.

In its 31-year history, Late Night has been steered by three hosts: David Letterman (1982-93), Conan O’Brien (1993-2009) and Fallon (2009-present).

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