E6
6. 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.
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S1 E6 · Reinventing 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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6 episodes · 1 season
2021 · 6 episodes · Last episode: 5 years ago
E6
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.
E5
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.
E4
Carson’s 1992 retirement touches a nation – and touches off an epic late-night war between Jay Leno and David Letterman.
E3
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.
E2
Johnny Carson deftly navigates the turbulent 1960s to elevate “The Tonight Show” and become the undisputed king of late night.
E1
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.
The Story of Late Night has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on June 6, 2021.
The most recent episode of The Story of Late Night, Season 1 Episode 6 "Reinventing Late Night", aired on June 6, 2021.
The Story of Late Night has 1 season with 6 episodes in total.
The Story of Late Night first aired on CNN on May 2, 2021.
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