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The Story of Late Night

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About The Story of Late Night

The Story of Late Night is a documentary TV series that premiered on CNN on May 2, 2021. It has 1 season and 6 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 1 Episode 6 "Reinventing Late Night", aired on June 6, 2021.

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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Episodes

6 episodes · 1 season

Season 1

2021 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago

The Story of Late Night Season 1 release dates →
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    6. Reinventing Late Night

    Finale

    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.

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    5. 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.

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    4. Letterman V. Leno

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

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    3. 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.

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    2. 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.

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    1. 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.

Cast & crew

  • Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez

    Self (archive footage)

  • Robert J. Thompson

    Robert J. Thompson

    Self

The Story of Late Night FAQ

Will there be new episodes of The Story of Late Night?

The Story of Late Night has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 6, 2021.

When did the latest episode of The Story of Late Night come out?

The most recent episode of The Story of Late Night, Season 1 Episode 6 "Reinventing Late Night", aired on June 6, 2021.

How many seasons of The Story of Late Night are there?

The Story of Late Night has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.

When did The Story of Late Night first air?

The Story of Late Night first aired on CNN on May 2, 2021.

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