Seth Meyers is about to drop some parental comedy gold! Yes, you heard that right—Late Night‘s very own master of dry humor and awkward eye contact is stepping off the news desk and into the stand-up spotlight with his brand-new comedy special Dad Man Walking! (Because let’s be real—when you’re a dad, you’re always walking. And usually stepping on LEGOs.)
Mark your calendars, because this baby debuts Saturday, October 26 at 10:00 p.m. ET/PT on HBO, and you can also stream it on Max. (Because of course, what better way to ignore your actual kids than to laugh at someone else’s?)
Now, let’s break down this laugh fest. In Dad Man Walking, Seth Meyers—Emmy-winning writer, New York Times bestselling author, and Saturday Night Live graduate (this man’s résumé is longer than a CVS receipt!)—finally brings his stand-up A-game to HBO. You know him for his razor-sharp takes on politics, pop culture, and all things ridiculous, but now he’s diving into something even scarier: his personal life.
Expect tales of child-rearing disasters (and let’s be honest, those kids are basically tiny tornadoes with snack demands), marriage miscommunications (the classic “What do you want for dinner?” saga), and, naturally, how to survive the urban jungle of New York City. Spoiler: There’s a right way to cross the street, and if you do it wrong, NYC will know. Taped at the iconic Vic Theatre in Chicago, this special promises to showcase Seth’s effortless style of storytelling—like the cool dad who knows all the good dad jokes but is also weirdly obsessed with the thermostat.
Whether it’s poking fun at family life, reflecting on generational quirks, or proving once and for all that kids make the best (read: most exhausting) comedic inspiration, Meyers has got you covered.
So, grab some snacks (or if you’re a parent, finish the leftover goldfish from your kid’s lunchbox), find a comfy spot on the couch (if your toddler hasn’t claimed it first), and prepare to laugh yourself silly.
Oh, and there’s a trailer out now, but you already knew that, didn’t you? Because you’re one step ahead, like all great parents.
