Series synopsis
The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo is an American talk kids comedy television series that premiered on HBO Max on May 27, 2020. It ended on December 30, 2021. It stars Ryan Dillon and David Rudman.
Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with this celeb-studded talk show, bringing familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster, celebrity guests, and laughs the whole family can enjoy!
Premise
Elmo is the host of his very own talk show and he's going to bring you some (not-too-late) fun with this celeb-studded talk show, bringing familiar Sesame Street friends like Elmo, Cookie Monster, celebrity guests, and laughs the whole family can enjoy!
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Ryan Dillon as Elmo
- David Rudman as Cookie Monster
Guest cast
- Jimmy Fallon as Self
- Kacey Musgraves as Self
- Nick Jonas as Self
- Joe Jonas as Self
- Kevin Jonas as Self
- John Mulaney as Self
- Lil Nas X as Self
- Miles Brown as Self
- Jordin Sparks as Self
- Nick Jacinto as Self
- Scott Hoying as Self
- Mitch Grassi as Self
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 29 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 13 | May 27, 2020 | August 6, 2020 |
| Season 2 | 16 | September 30, 2021 | December 30, 2021 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Jimmy Fallon / Kacey Musgraves Before bedtime, Elmo takes on the extra special role of talk show host! And for his very first episode, Elmo welcomes guests Jimmy Fallon and Kasey Musgraves, who sings a Sesame Street classic. |
May 27, 2020 |
| 2 |
Jonas Brothers The Jonas Brothers drop by Elmo's show to compete in a Silly Freeze Dance contest and share a song about brushing those pearly whites. Abby Cadabby's magical fix causes havoc in the control room for Bert and Ernie. |
May 27, 2020 |
| 3 |
John Mulaney / Lil Nas X Elmo looks inside some awesome goody bags before challenging guest John Mulaney to a nail-biting tricycle race and duetting with Lil Nas X. Ernie leads a baaa-ckstage tour right in the middle of the show, and Cookie Monster gets a special visitor. |
May 27, 2020 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Drew Barrymore / Keedron Bryant ‘Tis the season for all seasons as Drew Barrymore swings by to dress up a snowman, and Keedron Bryant joins Elmo and his new friend Skyler to sing a song about summer. Then, it’s time for a “spot the difference” picture challenge! |
September 30, 2021 |
| 2 |
Seth Meyers / Kelly Rowland “Old MacDonald Had a Farm” and on that farm are celebrity friends Seth Meyers, who challenges Elmo’s new friend Felice to an obstacle course, and Kelly Rowland, who performs her rendition of the classic song! |
September 30, 2021 |
| 3 |
Brady Noon / WanMor It’s a pet party when actor and animal lover Brady Noon stops by for a paw-some game against Elmo’s new friend Jayla that tests their ability to leash a dog. Next, Wanmor “raises the ruff” with a song about how to properly care for pets. |
September 30, 2021 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO Max |
|---|---|
| First aired | May 27, 2020 |
| Last aired | December 30, 2021 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | canceled |
| Schedule | Thursday |