The Story of Late Night

The Story of Late Night

2021
The Story of Late Night
The Story of Late Night

The Story of Late Night

7.7 | TV-PG | en | 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.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP6  Reinventing Late Night
Jun. 06,2021
Reinventing Late Night

Jimmy Fallon, Stephen Colbert and Trevor Noah follow in Leno, Letterman, and Stewart’s footsteps and new hosts James Corden, Seth Meyers, Amber Ruffin, and Desus + Mero confront Donald Trump – and COVID-19.

EP5  Late Night Makes The News
May. 30,2021
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, while Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert take the news into their own hilarious hands.

EP4  Letterman V. Leno
May. 23,2021
Letterman V. Leno

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

EP3  Eyes on the Throne
May. 16,2021
Eyes on the Throne

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.

EP2  Carson: King of Late Night
May. 09,2021
Carson: King of Late Night

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

EP1  Inventing Late Night
May. 02,2021
Inventing Late Night

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.

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Released: 2021-05-02 | Released Producted By: CNN Films , Country: United States of America Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website: https://cnncreativemarketing.com/project/soln/
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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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Cast

Conan O'Brien , Whoopi Goldberg , Billy Crystal

Director

Kevin M. Graves

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