The Story of Late Night
A six-part docuseries that takes viewers on a journey through late-night television’s most memorable moments. Spanning a more than 60-year history of engaging with, adapting to and influencing our rapidly changing society, late-night television has grown into a thriving entertainment phenomenon and vitally important cultural institution.
- Created By
- First Aired on
May 02, 2021
- Popularity: 2.9433
- 4 votes
- Networks
- (US)
- Production
CNN Films (US)
- Status: Returning Series
In Production
1 seaons till Jun 06, 2021
Last episode: Reinventing Late Night
Seasons & episodes
Total 1 seasons, 6 episodes
Season 1
Aired
Episode 1Inventing Late Night38 min
Steve Allen’s zany spontaneity turns “Tonight” into an unexpected hit, but it’s Jack Paar and Johnny Carson that transform late night into an enduring television staple.
Episode 2Carson: King of Late Night38 min
Johnny Carson deftly navigates the turbulent 1960s to elevate “The Tonight Show” and become the undisputed king of late night.
Episode 3Eyes on the Throne38 min
As the 1980s dawn, David Letterman reinvents late night for a new generation and endless speculation begins on who will be Johnny Carson’s eventual successor.
Episode 4Letterman V. Leno38 min
Carson’s 1992 retirement touches a nation – and touches off an epic late-night war between Jay Leno and David Letterman.
Episode 5Late Night Makes The News38 min
As the 2000s unfold, diverse voices like Chelsea Handler and George Lopez get their seat behind the late-night desk, while Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert take the news into their own hilarious hands.
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