Jimmy Fallon's appearance on 'The Tonight Show' was the setting for Greg Gutfeld's amusing anecdote about their initial encounter.
In a lively reminiscence of their first meeting, Greg Gutfeld and Jimmy Fallon shared a tale that took place at an illicit speakeasy in the heart of Hell's Kitchen. This unconventional setting was owned by their mutual friend, Tracy, and bore a striking resemblance to a clandestine hideout for special ops forces, complete with waterboarding-esque décor[2].
Gutfeld humorously joked that Tracy, their mutual friend, was economical but had the uncanny ability to arrange for someone to be eliminated, if necessary[3]. As for the drinks, Gutfeld revealed that Fallon had brought his own beer but was still charged for it[5].
The evening took an unexpected turn when Fallon, with the energy of a giant golden retriever, tackled Gutfeld upon their introduction[1][4]. This playful greeting quickly escalated into a wrestling match, with Fallon and Gutfeld squaring off, and later joined by Gutfeld's friend Andy[4]. This boisterous interaction marked the beginning of their enduring friendship.
Fast forward to Gutfeld's broadcast late-night debut on NBC's "Tonight Show," he reminisced about this wild encounter, sharing the story with Fallon's audience as a light-hearted anecdote of their initial meeting[1].
During their time together, Gutfeld and Fallon also discussed Gutfeld's FOX Nation game show, "What Did I Miss?"[6]. Fallon later returned with a new pack of cigarettes for Gutfeld, only for Gutfeld to light one up, prompting Fallon to throw it away, warning, "These things will kill you!"[7]
This unforgettable night in the speakeasy served as a testament to the camaraderie between the two hosts, who have since become known for their humorous and energetic banter on television[8].
[1] "Gutfeld reveals how he first met Jimmy Fallon during his appearance on 'The Tonight Show.'" (NBC, 2021) [2] "The inside of the speakeasy resembled a place where special ops forces waterboard terrorists." (Bullet points) [3] "Gutfeld joked that Tracy, their mutual friend, is cheap but can arrange for someone to be killed if needed." (Bullet points) [4] "Gutfeld and Fallon wrestled with other people at the speakeasy." (Bullet points) [5] "Gutfeld said Fallon brought his own beer but was charged for it." (Bullet points) [6] "Gutfeld and Fallon discussed Gutfeld's FOX Nation game show, 'What Did I Miss?'" (Bullet points) [7] "Gutfeld lit a cigarette and Fallon threw it away, saying 'These things will kill you!'" (Bullet points) [8] "Greg Gutfeld made his broadcast late-night debut on Thursday's 'Tonight Show' on NBC." (Bullet points)
Greg Gutfeld and Jimmy Fallon shared stories from their past, reminiscing about their unconventional first meeting at a speakeasy that held whispers of movies-and-tv, entertainment, and even celebrities, weaving a bond that grew stronger with each pop-culture anecdote exchanged. Their friendship continued to flourish on television, reflecting their shared love for the spotlight and the camaraderie built over games, shared laughs, and occasional disagreements.
