The show’s premiere week was brutally unwatchable.

But, the writers and the producers have worked hard at tuning the show to work for Jimmy’s style and I’m glad to say the show is really rockin now.

I think what they’ve done well is integrate the Roots into the comedy bits very effectively.

Example:

1. The Roots Audience Improvisation

I wish this staple of every improvisational comedy troupe was performed more often on the show. It cracks me up every time.

2. Slow Jam the News

Sometimes the day’s news can’t be joked about. Here’s a suggestion, Jimmy. Slow Jam the News.

3. Thank You Notes

“Thank you, NBC, for announcing that Jay Leno will be moving back to 11:30. It’ll be interesting to see how Jay and Conan do against Dave and how we do against the Perfect Push Up infomercial.”

4. Shout Outs

“I gotta give a shout out to mitochondria. It’s the powerhouse of the cell!”

5. Audience Ipod Playlists

Occasionally there’s an electronics recycling drive and the audience turns in computers, cellphones, and ipods. Jimmy notices a few weird playlists.

“Mark Davidson. On your ipod I see you have Bebop Swing, New Jack Swing, 50′s Swing…and then you have this last one… Swings Both Ways.”