The Story of Late Night Season 1

May. 02,2021
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7.7
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TV-PG
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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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The Story of Late Night

2021  / TV-PG
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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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Director
John Ealer
Cast
Conan O'Brien, Whoopi Goldberg
Producted By
CNN Films
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The Story of Late Night Season 1 Full Episode Guide

Episode 6 - Reinventing Late Night
First Aired: June. 06,2021

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.

Episode 5 - Late Night Makes The News
First Aired: May. 30,2021

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.

Episode 4 - Letterman V. Leno
Episode 3 - Eyes on the Throne
First Aired: May. 16,2021

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 2 - Carson: King of Late Night
Episode 1 - Inventing Late Night
First Aired: May. 02,2021

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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