‘Late Night’ Staff Throws Surprise 50th Birthday Celebration for Seth Meyers

The Late Night With Seth Meyers staff made sure to celebrate the host’s 50th birthday with a surprise bash.

Though Meyers’ actual birthday is on Thursday, falling during show’s holiday hiatus, the crew decided to organize a celebration three weeks earlier. In a video shared by the official Late Night YouTube account Thursday, Meyers’ staff explained how they pulled off the feat without the host knowing.

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Meyers “was told he would be attending dinner with his manager and agent after the taping of Corrections,” a note at the top of the video informs viewers. “This was a lie.” His staff instead transformed Studio 8G into a party spot, donning “50” glasses and bringing out pizza, other treats and balloons while Meyers took a break from filming the show’s online segment.

When he emerged from his dressing room, dressed like he was ready to leave, Meyers looked shocked as he was greeted by a small group of people who yelled, “Surprise.” He then read cue cards held by cue card handler Wally Feresten sharing the staff’s well wishes.

The surprises kept coming when Meyers entered the studio, encountering a larger group of people, who were wearing birthday hats. “You all could have been at ‘Corrections,'” joked the host. He added, “I mean, I’m without words. I’m so — I genuinely can’t believe how surprised I am, walking out here and seeing all of you guys. I also want to say it’s very special to be with you all. Thank you very much.”

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