The Story of Late Night

About The Story of Late Night

"The Story of Late Night" is an enthralling and informative television docuseries that has been released in 2021. It delves into the history of late-night TV, highlighting its significant influence on American pop culture and society. The series takes its viewers on a journey of more than 60 years of late-night television, starting with the genre's pioneering titan, Steve Allen, to the contemporary kings and queens of late-night comedy today.

Making / Production

The series is a product of the hard-working teams at CNN Original Series and Cream Productions. Bill Carter, former media analyst for The New York Times, directed and executive produced the show, providing an insider's view of the late-night television industry.

Actors

• Bill Carter - Serving as both the narrator and an interviewee, Carter provides a unique and well-informed perspective throughout the series.
• Jay Leno - The remarkable comedian and former late-night host shares his experiences and contributions to the evolution of late-night TV.
• Jimmy Fallon - Fallon offers an insight into the contemporary era of late-night television.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The series is comprised of a total of six hour-long episodes, each exploring a different era or aspect of late-night television.
• It brings to screen rare archival footage and over 150 original interviews with big names in late-night television.

Quotes

• "The host is the key. The sensibility of the host is what the show is." - Bill Carter
• "I didn't seek this job, I got asked to do it. And it's all about opportunity." - Jay Leno

Music, Soundtrack

• The series uses a mix of original scoring and licensed tracks to underline the different eras of late-night television.
• Highlights include classic late-night theme songs and memorable musical guest performances.