The Story of Late Night
The Story of Late Night

The Story of Late Night

2021 1 Seasons 6 Episodes ⭐ 6.6 Documentary

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.

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.

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Seasons & Episodes

EP 1

Inventing Late Night

Steve Allen’s zany spontaneity turns “Tonight” into an unexpected hit, but it’s Jack Paar and Johnny Carson that

EP 2

Carson: King of Late Night

Johnny Carson deftly navigates the turbulent 1960s to elevate “The Tonight Show” and become the undisputed king of l

EP 3

Eyes on the Throne

As the 1980s dawn, David Letterman reinvents late night for a new generation and endless speculation begins on who will

EP 4

Letterman V. Leno

Carson’s 1992 retirement touches a nation – and touches off an epic late-night war between Jay Leno and David Letter

EP 5

Late Night Makes The News

As the 2000s unfold, diverse voices like Chelsea Handler and George Lopez get their seat behind the late-night desk, whi

EP 6

Reinventing Late Night

Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah follow in Leno, Letterman, and Stewart’s footsteps and new hosts James C

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