The Story of Late Night Season 1 Episodes
Season 1 Episode Guide
Episode 1 - Inventing Late Night TVAt the dawn of the TV era, Steve Allen's zany spontaneity turns "Tonight" into an unexpected hit. But in the early 1960s, Jack Paar's quirky personality and Johnny Carson's impeccably hip humor transform late night into an enduring television staple.
|
Episode 2 - Carson: King of Late NightJohnny Carson deftly navigates the turbulent 1960s to elevate "The Tonight Show" and become the undisputed king of late night. But success begets competition with the emergence of other hosts, including an Indiana weatherman named David Letterman.
|
Episode 3 - Eyes on the ThroneAs the 1980s dawn, David Letterman reinvents late night comedy for a new generation, rescuing comedian Jay Leno's nearly flamed-out career in the process. But Johnny Carson's enduring comic appeal spawns endless speculation over his eventual successor.
|
Episode 4 - Letterman vs. LenoCarson's 1992 retirement touches a nation, and touches off an epic late-night war between Jay Leno and David Letterman. But it's newcomers Conan O'Brien, Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart who change late night's sense of humor forever.
|
Episode 5 - Making the HeadlinesAs the 2000s unfold, Jay Leno's monologue mastery captivates mainstream America. But his succession struggle with heir-apparent Conan O'Brien is no joke, making waves across the late-night landscape and bringing Jimmy Fallon's fresh voice to the front.
|
Episode 6 - Reinventing Late Night TVJimmy Fallon takes over for Jay Leno, Stephen Colbert inherits David Letterman's desk, and Trevor Noah becomes a surprise pick for Jon Stewart's replacement. Plus, new hosts James Corden, Seth Meyers and Samantha Bee join the late-night TV ranks.
|
More movies and TV shows at the American TV Listings Guide..
In order to keep our service free we display advertising and may earn affiliate fees for purchases you make on external sites that we partner with.
All content is © 2024 On TV Tonight unless pertaining to advertisers, companies, studios, movies and TV series listed on this site.