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NBC’s The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon suffered from a “nightmare” work environment that led to a revolving door of showrunners, according to a new report that cited two current and several former employees. They said host Jimmy Fallon’s behavior was so “erratic”– with tales of unpredictable “hissy fits” and bullying — that some employees ended up in therapy.
Two current and 14 former employees, ranging from production crew members to office staffers to show writers, told Rolling Stone magazine about their allegedly traumatic experiences. But a separate report from the New York Post’s Page Six cited an anonymous show source who said the work environment has significantly improved since new showrunner Chris Miller arrived in May.
“He’s brought a renewed enthusiasm and positive energy to the show,” the source told Page Six. “Chris prides himself on being available to the staff and a transparent leader.”
Former employees describe The Tonight Show as a “pretty glum atmosphere,” with some alleging they were belittled and intimidated by their bosses, including Jimmy Fallon himself.
“Mentally, I was in the lowest place of my life,” a former employee said.
