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The Story of Late Night

The documentary delves into the history of late-night television, highlighting iconic hosts and memorable episodes featuring notable figures including Johnny Carson, Jay Leno, David Letterman, Chevy Chase, Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, Jon Stewart, and Stephen Colbert.

A six-part docuseries explores the most memorable moments in late-night TV history, featuring interviews with legendary hosts and insiders.

Episodes:

Episode 1 Inventing Late Night

1. Inventing Late Night

Aired: May 2, 2021

Steve Allen's unorthodox humor injects a dynamic spark into "Tonight," while ...

Episode 2 Carson: King of Late Night

2. Carson: King of Late Night

Aired: May 9, 2021

Johnny Carson's remarkable journey as he navigated the tumultuous 1960s, tran...

Episode 3 Eyes on the Throne

3. Eyes on the Throne

Aired: May 16, 2021

The 1980s mark a fresh chapter in late-night television as David Letterman in...

Episode 4 Letterman V. Leno

4. Letterman V. Leno

Aired: May 23, 2021

A legendary rivalry unfolds as Jay Leno and David Letterman clash in a battle...

Episode 5 Late Night Makes The News

5. Late Night Makes The News

Aired: May 30, 2021

A new era of late-night television dawned in the 2000s, marked by fresh persp...

Episode 6 Reinventing Late Night

6. Reinventing Late Night

Aired: Jun 6, 2021

The next episode of The Late Show will feature a unique lineup of hosts, payi...

Info about The Story of Late Night

Network: CNN

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History

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