The TV Zone

First up, let's show you the un-sanctioned-by-NBC clip of Jimmy's monologue from the very first show...Also, the Timberlake interview, in which they do a brief duet from Fallon's old "SNL" Gibbs routine. Plus, an added bonus: a John Mayer impersonation. Now, Mayer's gotta do Justin.

And a very very curious element of this new show from the Timberlake clip: An in-show promo for an advertiser.

Did Conan ever do this? If he did, I don't remember. Here Jimmy asks JT to do Michael McDonald, singing a Bud Light Lime jingle. Justin's game...

(Thanks to XVersusY for posting, and to David Chen.)

Finally, NBC pulled this third one outta the show after taping yesterday and....as soon as I get more (assuming I get more) will post those as well. This is a brief snippet from the De Niro interview...

My first impression of this new show based on this through-the-straw view?

Honestly, probably the same as yours: Some of the stuff is OK, some not OK.The De Niro bit: Lame-o. The monologue, serviceable, with a joke that was almost - oddly enough - very similar to a joke Dave Letterman did in his monologue last night. Timberlake? A very good guest to have on tthe first show...