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The Story of Late Night

Season 1 Episode 5: Late Night Makes The News

The 2000s saw the rise of a new wave of late-night hosts, including Chelsea Handler and George Lopez, who brought fresh perspectives to the genre, while Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert revolutionized the way comedy tackled current events.

Season 1 Episodes:

Episode 1 Inventing Late Night

1. Inventing Late Night

Aired: May 2, 2021

Steve Allen's unpredictable humor injects energy into "Tonight," but it's Jac...

Episode 3 Eyes on the Throne

3. Eyes on the Throne

Aired: May 16, 2021

The dawn of the 1980s brings a fresh take on late-night television as David L...

Episode 4 Letterman V. Leno

4. Letterman V. Leno

Aired: May 23, 2021

The retirement of beloved TV host Johnny Carson sparks a heated rivalry betwe...

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Info about The Story of Late Night

Current Status: Returning Series

Network: CNN

Production Country: United States

Genres:Documentary, History

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