The Story of Late Night Season 1 Episode 1 - Inventing Late Night

Airdate: 2021-May-02

Episode summary:

At the dawn of the TV era in the 1950s, Steve Allen's zany spontaneity turns Tonight into a hilarious and unexpected hit. But in the early 1960s, it's Jack Paar's captivating, quirky personality and Johnny Carson's impeccably hip humor that transform late night into an enduring television staple. 

About The Story of Late Night series:

Carson, Leno, Letterman – legendary hosts that changed late-night television. Through good times and bad, they gained America’s trust a...Show more >