The Story of Late Night Season 1 Episode 3 - Eyes on the Throne

Airdate: 2021-May-16

Episode summary:

As the 1980s dawn, David Letterman reinvents late night for a new generation, rescuing comedian Jay Leno's nearly flamed-out career in the process. But Johnny Carson's enduring comic appeal spawns endless speculation over his eventual successor. 

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 >