Overview
- A.D. Miles, known for his previous role as head writer for 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon' and 'Late Night with Jimmy Fallon', has been reappointed, replacing Mason Steinberg.
- Miles served as head writer from 2009-2014 during Fallon's 'Late Night' run and continued with 'The Tonight Show' until 2017, after which he pursued various projects including ABC's 'Gong Show' and Netflix's 'Arrested Development'.
- Besides his work as head writer, Miles has been a notable figure on-screen, participating in popular sketches as different characters and serving as an announcer for NBC's 'Password'.
- The change in head writer is the latest reshuffle in 'The Tonight Show', which faced allegations of a 'toxic' environment, including instances of Fallon berating staff and giving passive-aggressive feedback.
- Steinberg, the outgoing head writer, joined the show in 2022 and will be exiting after a year, having also worked on other eminent shows and award ceremonies.