NEW YORK (AP) – While Seth Meyers doesn’t shy away from the biggest news stories of the day, the ongoing allegations against Harvey Weinstein make it more challenging.
The “Late Night with Seth Meyers” host finds it difficult to see where the humor begins and the tragedy ends when it comes to Weinstein, as an avalanche of sexual harassment and assault allegations roll in against the fallen mogul.
Meyers says it’s very hard to make light of a subject that includes sexual assault. Meyers says his staff is trying to process the situation and determine how to talk about it in a way that respects alleged victims but also doesn’t ignore a huge story.
It’s much easier for Meyers and his late-night compatriots to make jokes about President Donald Trump. Meyers says he hopes he’s helping his audience process the news every day.
Meyers spoke Tuesday night before participating in a discussion at Paleyfest, an annual conference hosted by the Paley Center for Media in New York.