The Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night
by Bill Carter
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Author: Bill CarterEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 1996-03
ISBN: 0786889071
Number of pages: 491
Publisher: Hyperion
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Book Review: "Fast and Dramatic; When Carson left LATE NIGHT exploded !!
Summary: 5 Stars
Johnny Carson will forever be KING OF LATE NIGHT, for 30 years his wit and charm set a standard in after evening programming. In this excellent book Bill Carter analyzes who will get the late night institution; "Nice Guy" Jay Leno or "Razor Sharp" Dave Letterman. It also explores how when Johnny left he not only set NBC on fire he put ALL of late night programming up in flames. GREAT BOOK! Must Read!
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