HBO’s New Half-Hour Late Night Talk Series “Pause with Sam Jay” Debuts May 21

Emmy(R)-nominated writer and stand-up comedian Sam Jay hosts the six-episode, half-hour HBO late night talk series, PAUSE WITH SAM JAY, debuting Friday, May 21 (9:00-9:30PM ET/PT).

Created by Sam Jay (Netflix’s “Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning“) and Prentice Penny (HBO’s “Insecure“), the series features a new take on the late-night talk show format and uses a fresh lens to plunge into the cultural issues that divide us. Each week, Sam hosts a party at her apartment, where she and her guests explore current topics. Conversations are further expanded upon throughout the episode with additional interviews, sketches, and animation. In an era of discord, Sam sets out to listen, learn, and ask questions to those with different perspectives. The series will air on HBO and be available to stream on HBO Max.

Sam Jay is an Emmy(R)-nominated writer for NBC’s “Saturday Night Live.” Her first hour-long stand-up special, “Sam Jay: 3 in the Morning” debuted on Netflix in 2020.

Prentice Penny is an Emmy(R)-nominated, Peabody(R) and Golden Globe(R)-winning writer, director, and producer. Penny made his feature directorial debut on Netflix original “Uncorked.” He serves as showrunner, executive producer, and frequent director for HBO’s “Insecure.”