When the COVID-19 pandemic shut down production, talk shows were forced to adapt to filming from home. Hosts took various approaches to setting their at-home studios: John Oliver chose a monochromatic background, while Samantha Bee has been filming from her backyard.
Most have leaned toward backgrounds that feature books, whether on a bookcase, decorative shelves or a side table, with some libraries appearing to be quite consciously curated for viewers' eyes.
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