Robert Smigel congratulates Seth Meyers for upholding late-night traditions, ribs him on show's writing

LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA: In the world of late-night comedy, traditions often involve humor, camaraderie, and a friendly competition for awards.

Recently, comedian Robert Smigel took a moment to congratulate Seth Meyers on 'Late Night with Seth Meyers' and playfully rib him about carrying on the late-night tradition.

The exchange between the two comedians was filled with laughter and a genuine appreciation for the late-night landscape.

Smigel congratulates Meyers and sparks humorous exchange

Smigel kicked off the banter with a warm congratulations, "And I did want to congratulate you. Your show is great." Meyers responded graciously, expressing his gratitude, "Thank you. Thank you. Means a lot coming from you."

The conversation took a humorous turn as Smigel playfully questioned the quality of the show's writing. "Writing is great," Meyers asserted. Smigel, in his characteristic deadpan style, replied, "Eh. I don't know about that. But..." The witty banter continued, with both comedians acknowledging the talents of the show's writers.

Late-night hosts celebrate the tradition of consistent defeat

Smigel then shifted gears to address an amusing aspect of late-night television – the Emmy Awards. "And I wanted to congratulate them not only on getting another Emmy nomination but also on continuing the late-night tradition of losing to the same guy for many, many years in a row," Smigel teased.

Meyers chuckled, saying, "Yeah. Way to go." The shared laughter demonstrated the camaraderie and good-natured ribbing that characterizes interactions between late-night hosts.

The comedic duo acknowledged the shared experience of consistently losing to the same individual over the years. Meyers mentioned that it was Jon Stewart during his tenure, to which Smigel responded, "And I am honored and flattered to lose to my friend John Oliver."

The mention of John Oliver, a fellow late-night host and comedian, added another layer of humor to the conversation.

Trump, birther claims, and late-night shenanigans: Smigel's hilarious proposal takes centerstage

Smigel couldn't resist poking fun at the extended period of losing, remarking, "It's a lot of years. It's a lot of years to lose." The humor escalated as he suggested a playful solution: involving former President Donald Trump in the late-night Emmy rivalry.

"Is there any way you could maybe get Trump involved, you know, so he could go all birther on John Oliver?" Smigel joked, prompting laughter from the audience.

The hypothetical scenario painted by Smigel involved Trump questioning Oliver's eligibility to host a late-night show, parodying Trump's infamous "birther" claims.

Smigel even offered a tongue-in-cheek impersonation of Trump, suggesting that the 14th Amendment prohibits foreign individuals from hosting late-night programs.

The exchange ended with a light-hearted note as Smigel concluded, "Just something to think about." Meyers responded, "It's fun to think about. Something to think about."