That's My Jam
That's My Jam is an American music game show. Hosted by Jimmy Fallon, the series is based on the music-themed segments of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon. It premiered on NBC with a preview episode on November 29, 2021, ahead of its timeslot premiere on January 3, 2022.
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| Presented by | Jimmy Fallon |
| Country of origin | United States |
| Original language | English |
| No. of seasons | 1 |
| No. of episodes | 1 |
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| Original network | NBC |
| Original release | November 29, 2021 – present |
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Production
On March 13, 2019, it was announced that NBC had made a 10-episode order for That's My Jam, a variety game show which would feature celebrities competing in music-themed challenges inspired by those seen on its late-night talk show The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon.[1] On January 11, 2020, it was announced that Fallon would host the series (marking his first primetime series for NBC), which was slated to premiere after the closing ceremonies of the 2020 Summer Olympics.[2] However due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Olympics were postponed to 2021,[3] while NBC slated different programming to air after the closing ceremonies instead.[4]
On October 28, 2021, it was announced that the series would premiere on January 3, 2022 as part of NBC's midseason lineup,[5] with a special preview episode airing on November 29 with Kelly Clarkson, Ariana Grande, John Legend, and Blake Shelton of The Voice as contestants.[6]
Format
The game features celebrity teams competing in music-themed challenges, some of which adapted from recurring segments on The Tonight Show, such as "Mixtape Medley Showdown", "Slay It, Don't Spray It", and "Wheel of Musical Impressions".[7][6][8]
Episodes
| No. | Title [9][10] | Original air date [9][10] | U.S. viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Ariana Grande & Blake Shelton vs. Kelly Clarkson & John Legend" | November 29, 2021 | 4.26[11] |
Reception
| No. | Title | Air date | Timeslot (ET) | Rating (18–49) | Viewers (millions) | DVR (18–49) | DVR viewers (millions) | Total (18–49) | Total viewers (millions) |
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| 1 | "Ariana Grande & Blake Shelton vs. Kelly Clarkson & John Legend" | November 29, 2021 | Monday 10:00 p.m. | 0.6 | 4.26[11] | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
International adaptations
On December 7, 2021, NBC announced that it had sold the format to France's TF1.[8]
References
- Andreeva, Nellie; Petski, Denise (March 13, 2019). "NBC Orders Jimmy Fallon's 'That's My Jam' Music & Variety Game Show Inspired By 'Tonight Show' Segments". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- White, Peter (January 11, 2020). "NBC To Launch Jimmy Fallon Comedy Variety Series 'That's My Jam' After Summer Olympics – TCA". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- "Joint Statement from the International Olympic Committee and the Tokyo 2020 Organising Committee". International Olympic Committee. IOC. March 24, 2020. Archived from the original on March 24, 2020. Retrieved March 25, 2020.
- Petski, Denise; Andreeva, Nellie (August 6, 2021). "'The Ultimate Slip N' Slide' Not Moving Forward At NBC After Giardia Outbreak". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved August 6, 2021.
- Pedersen, Erik (November 12, 2021). "NBC Midseason Premiere Dates: 'This Is Us' Final Season, 'Law & Order' Thursdays, 'Kenan' On Mondays". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- Brandle, Lars (October 28, 2021). "Jimmy Fallon Invites Ariana Grande & 'The Voice' Coaches to 'That's My Jam' Sneak Episode". Billboard. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- Goldbart, Max (December 7, 2021). "Jimmy Fallon's 'That's My Jam' Sells To France's TF1". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- Keslassy, Elsa (December 7, 2021). "Jimmy Fallon and NBC's 'That's My Jam' Gets French Version With TF1 Group". Variety. Retrieved December 7, 2021.
- "THAT'S MY JAM (NBC)". The Futon Critic. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- "That's My Jam Season 1 Episode Guide". Zap2it. Retrieved November 18, 2021.
- Metcalf, Mitch (December 1, 2021). "SHOWBUZZDAILY's Monday 11.29.2021 Top 150 Cable Originals & Network Finals UPDATED". Showbuzz Daily. Retrieved December 1, 2021.