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The Late Shift is a 1996 American made-for-television biographical film directed by Betty Thomas, and written by New York Times media reporter Bill Carter and George Armitage. Released by HBO Pictures and produced in conjunction with Northern Lights Entertainment, the film premiered on HBO on February 24, 1996.
Feb 24, 1996 · The Late Shift: Directed by Betty Thomas. With Kathy Bates, John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Bob Balaban. A dramatization of the rivalry between David Letterman and Jay Leno over which of them would succeed Johnny Carson as the host of "The Tonight Show".
'The Late Shift' is an interesting, informative made-for-T. V-movie concisely recounting the infamous Late-Night Wars of the early 90's. Featuring fine performances from the likes of John Michael Higgins and Kathy Bates, the film rockets along at a brisk pace, providing entertainment all the way.
David Letterman (John Michael Higgins) vies with Jay Leno (Daniel Roebuck) and his manager (Kathy Bates) to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
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HBO movie about the behind-the-scenes network politics responsible for the changes in late-night talk-show hosts, after the retirement of Johnny Carson from the Tonight Show on NBC.
The Late Shift. David Letterman and Jay Leno battle for Johnny Carson's vacant job in this compelling story of the late-night talk-show wars. Watch The Late Shift online at HBO.com. Stream on any device any time. Explore cast information, synopsis and more.
Watch The Late Shift (HBO) and more new movie premieres on Max. Plans start at $9.99/month. David Letterman and Jay Leno battle for Johnny Carson's vacant job in this compelling story of the late-night talk-show wars.
Feb 24, 1996 · Play Trailer. Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll. Overview. David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show." Betty Thomas. Director. George Armitage. Writer. Bill Carter. Writer.
David Letterman and Jay Leno battle for Johnny Carson's vacant job in this compelling story of the late-night talk-show wars.
The Late Shift. David Letterman and Jay Leno battle for Johnny Carson's vacant job in this compelling story of the late-night talk-show wars. IMDb 6.7 1 h 35 min 1996. X-Ray R. Comedy · Drama · Anxious · Compelling. Free trial of Max, rent, or buy.
