The most cynical read of “The Not Too Late Show With Elmo,” one of the few original series launching HBO Max, is that it’s a canny way to capitalize on new streaming service’…
The most cynical read of “The Not Too Late Show With Elmo,” one of the few original series launching, is that it’s a canny way to capitalize on new streaming service’s deep IP pockets for one of their biggest target demos while roping buzzy stars into the kind of silliness that they might otherwise do on, say, “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.
“The Not Too Late Show” opens every episode with Elmo asking his parents if he may “be excused to go do Elmo’s talk show.” This, as with just about everything Elmo’s done since his debut, is entirely too cute, but somehow still lands thanks to Elmo’s guileless affect of innocence personified. He then welcomes guests — including, as was inevitable, a grinning Fallon himself — who help Elmo host and play games.
Rounding out the 15 minute episode is a musical performance of an existing Sesame Street song, but by musicians who give it their own flavor. Some are, of course, more successful than others. Kacey Musgraves and Lil Nas X’s spins on “Rubber Ducky” and “Elmo’s Song,” respectively, are perfectly fun and adorable; the Jonas Brothers’ half-sexy jam about brushing your teeth, less so.
If Elmo and his benevolently gormless brand isn’t your thing, his “not too late show” might not be, either. But if you’re in need of a quick distraction while wrestling your kid in and out of the bath, you could do a lot worse than letting Elmo take the reins for a minute.
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