The Late Shift (1996)

Directors

Betty Thomas

Cast

Kathy Bates, John Michael Higgins, Daniel Roebuck, Bob Balaban, Ed Begley Jr., Peter Jurasik, Reni Santoni, John Kapelos, Steven Gilborn, John Getz, Lawrence Pressman, Treat Williams, David Brisbin, Michael Chieffo, Paul Elder

The story

In 1991, behind-the-scenes network politics embroil television executives responsible for NBC's late-night programming. Johnny Carson has hosted The Tonight Show since 1962, but he and his audience are both growing older, leaving NBC to anticipate the day when a new host will be needed. Carson's then-permanent guest host, Jay Leno, and the host of the show that follows Carson's each night, David Letterman, both vie for Carson's job.

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