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The Late Shift
Book • 1994
The Late Shift chronicles the intense corporate struggle surrounding late-night talk shows in the early 1990s, particularly the power struggle between David Letterman and Jay Leno to succeed Johnny Carson as host of NBC's The Tonight Show.
The book provides a detailed look at the business side of television and the personalities involved in this pivotal moment in late-night television history.
The book provides a detailed look at the business side of television and the personalities involved in this pivotal moment in late-night television history.
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Cal Newport as a book about the rivalry between Jay Leno and David Letterman for 'The Tonight Show'.
Cal Newport as a book about the rivalry between Jay Leno and David Letterman for 'The Tonight Show'.
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Ep. 172: CALLS: The Books I Read in January 2022
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Late Night Wars | Late Night Explodes | 3
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Late Night Wars | There Goes Johnny! | 4
Recommended by the podcast as a source for researching the late-night wars.
Late Night Wars | Late Night Stars Collide | 6
Mentioned by Conan O'Brien when discussing a movie about the late-night wars.
Jimmy Kimmel
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Late Night Wars | The Stars Realign | 1
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Late Night Wars | A Darker Night Ahead | 5
