# Jimmy Fallon Works on Big Plays for NBC’s ‘Tonight’: ‘Fockers’ After Football, L.A. Olympics, 75th Show Anniversary in 2029 (EXCLUSIVE)

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/jimmy-fallon-works-on-big-plays-for-nbcs-tonight-fockers-after-football-l-a-olympics-75th-show-anniversary-in-2029-exclusive/
- Published: 2026-11-02T16:00:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-02T16:40:03+00:00
- Original publisher: Variety
- Original article: https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/jimmy-fallon-big-plays-nbc-tonight-show-fockers-olympics-1236937477/
- Topics: Entertainment, Football, Sport, TV

## Key points

- Fallon is planning event-led “Tonight Show” broadcasts.
- The programme is discussing its 75th anniversary in 2029.
- NBC says “Tonight” reaches over 127 million digital followers and subscribers.

## Summary

Jimmy Fallon is preparing special editions of NBC’s “Tonight Show” around major events, including NFL games, the Los Angeles Olympics and the programme’s 75th anniversary in 2029. The plans signal NBC’s continued investment in the long-running show as traditional late-night television faces falling advertising spending and shifting viewing habits.

A Sunday episode after “Sunday Night Football” will feature Ariana Grande, Robert De Niro and Ben Stiller, with Lil Baby performing; the following week’s edition will include Jennifer Lopez, Anthony Mackie and Quavo. Producers are also discussing a Thanksgiving broadcast and events tied to NBC’s centenary and the 2028 Olympics. NBC says “Tonight” has more than 127 million digital and social followers and subscribers, while a recent post-NBA episode drew an 80% increase among 18-to-49-year-olds compared with the season-to-date average.

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