stage. [ cheers and applause ] next week, we've got new shows with -- john mulaney, andy samberg, cheryl hinesia, and ryan seacrest, with music from franz ferdinand, gang of youths, and train. so please join us for all or most of that. [ cheers and applause ] our first guest is a multi-talented man who, already this year, released a gr comedy special, hosted "saturday night live," and finally told us his real first name. next, he directs and stars in the new feature film "on the count of three," opens in theaters and on digital tomorrow. please welcome jerrod carmichael. [ cheers and applause ] ♪ >> jimmy: how are you doing? >> hi. >> jimmy: very good to see you. i haven't seen a pick in a long time, it's good to see it back. >> yes, thank you very, very much. i like my pick. i keep it on me. i took it out of my head respectfully. [ laughter ] >> jimmy: nice. very '70s. >> can i start by saying i owe you an email? >> jimmy: do you? >> i owe you like six emails. >> jimmy: that's all right, i'm bothering you. >> i've been drafting an email to you for like three years now. [ laughter ] for real.