The text is a transcript of a video by Film Theory, where the host, Matt Pat, discusses how the COVID-19 pandemic has affected late-night television shows. He mentions that the shows have had to adapt to new circumstances, such as shooting from home without a live studio audience.
Matt Pat critiques the shows for their camera angles and delivery, suggesting that they need to adjust their presentation to match the medium they're delivering through. He praises Trevor Noah for embracing YouTube tactics, like using memes and sound effects, to engage his audience.
He then compares the Nielsen ratings, YouTube views, and YouTube subscriber numbers for several late-night shows during the pandemic. He finds that Trevor Noah's show, The Daily Show, has gained more subscribers and improved its television ratings more than its peers.
Matt Pat concludes by suggesting that the future of television lies in digital platforms like YouTube, and that traditional media needs to adapt to changing audience preferences. He encourages viewers to subscribe to his channel to support him in his critique of late-night television.
Here are some possible key facts extracted from the text:
1. The text is a transcript of a video by Film Theory, a YouTube channel that analyzes movies and TV shows.
2. The video compares the performance of different late night shows during the pandemic, when they had to produce low-budget versions from their homes.
3. The video argues that The Daily Show with Trevor Noah was the most successful late night show in adapting to the YouTube format and style, and gained more viewers and subscribers than its peers.
4. The video also praises Some Good News, a show created by John Krasinski, for its homespun appeal and polish, but criticizes its sale to Viacom and removal of Krasinski as the host.
5. The video concludes that digital media is the future of entertainment, and that traditional media should learn from YouTube or risk becoming irrelevant.