A.D. Miles Returns as Head Writer of 'The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon', Replacing Mason Steinberg

Miles, who served as the head writer for "The Tonight Show" from 2014 to 2017 and for "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" from 2009 to 2014, is set to replace Steinberg after a year, marking the latest in a series of behind-the-scenes changes.

• 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.

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