1994 book the late shift nbc

Before i picked this up, i had read the authors followup book, the war for late night which discussed at length the controversy surrounding conan obrien s boot from the tonight show in 2010. Letterman, leno, and the network battle for the night. With lorenzo lamas, branscombe richmond, kathleen kinmont, kate hodge. I preface this answer by stating clearly, i did not work at nbc during the transition after johnnys retirement. The late shift is a remarkably vivid picture of what went on backstage during the struggle to succeed johnny carson. He was considered one of the networks top negotiators, often heading complicated negotiations between nbc and producers, actors and television studios. He always had the sensibility, the talent and, yes, the neurosis to be a longrunning host on a. The basis of an hbo cabletelevision movie special, the behindthescenes story of the ratings battle between the television networks, nbc and cbs, and their top comedians, david letterman and jay leno. Both stars emerge as complicated and driven men, while the anatomy of nbc s. Instrumental in helping to build nbcs 1980s late night lineup of carson and letterman, as well as signing leno to be carsons permanent guest. A critical minority argued that the books detailed political minutiae could have. From limelight to leisure, david lettermans next shift. The late shift starring alex sandulescu yurithzi diaz venus leone jordan destin writer director producer brandon doo producer jordan destin producer alex san. I really enjoyed carters 1994 book the late shift, which was about the way nbc messed up the transition from johnny carson.

Behindthescenes network politics embroil television executives responsible for latenight. The book was later made into a film of the same name by hbo. The late shift letterman, leno and the network battle for the night by bill carter illustrated. So it was with great pleasure that i read what could be considered the sequel. However, it isnt necessary to read the late shift to understand what occurs in the war for late night. It was directed by betty thomas and based on the book of the same name by. In that book, carter laid the blame at the bumbling executives at nbc and after reading. This is one of the most intriguing stories to play itself out on the soundstages and boardrooms of america. After the completion of the hbo film about the latenight battle, the truelife. The late shift is a 1996 american television film produced by hbo. This is territory carter knows well and chronicled in his 1994 best seller, the late shift, which dissected nbc s misadventures choosing leno to succeed johnny carson on the tonight show while. The interviews more about johnny carson, whos always an interesting subject.

With apologies to conan, were proud to announce wholl be playing whom in this. The jokes on letterman after onair confession cbs news. A string of local rave parties becomes a problem when a young girl overdoses on ecstasy and ends up comatose. The late shift is the story of david letterman, jay leno and the insanity surrounding the tonight show following johnny carson s exit in 1992.

With john michael higgins, daniel roebuck, kathy bates, bob balaban. Subject of the 1994 best seller the late shift we have 1 answer for the clue subject of the 1994 best seller the late shift. Based on the nonfiction bestseller, the late shift is an irreverent, behindthescenes look at the conflict over who would succeed johnny carson as host of the tonight show, jay leno or david. The night shift team of doctors and nurses at san antonio memorials emergency room are anything but ordinary. An exclusive first look at the cast of the late shift 2. Described as talented as least a hundred times by carter.

The late shift is the story of david letterman, jay leno and the insanity surrounding the. Before i picked this up, i had read the authors followup book, the war for late night which discussed at length the controversy surrounding conan obriens boot from the tonight show in 2010. The late shift tells the neverbeforetold story behind johnny carsons role in lettermans decision to defect to cbs. It was directed by betty thomas and based on the book of the same name by the new york times media reporter bill carter.

This has lots of mentions of dave, as bill is the author of the 1994 book, the late shift. Nbc president warren littlefield didnt even try to hide his inquiries into howard stern, either. The organizer behind the parties is a mysterious man known as ranger. Now, with nbc s late night lineup once again in turmoil, whim quarterly has learned a sequel is in the works. Nbc had so little faith in obrien that the network only renewed late night in week increments, and, according to the late shift, it was grooming greg kinnear, the new host of later, to succeed obrien if the show continued to tank. Outside of professional sports, the most visible and regular display of. He is the latenight star who never was in the real world, anyway. The war for late night could be considered a sequel to the 1994 nonfiction book and just as good as its predecessor. He can keep a room of seething, selfhating, resentful comedy writers laughing for minutes on end, simpsons creator matt groening said with typical ironic aplomb in bill carters 1994 book the late shift. How, then, could nbc allow him to escape to cbs last year, where he now. The second half of the book is driven by lettermans decision to stay at nbc or jump ship to cbs.

The night shift canceled by nbc, will not return for. How this insidebaseball story spilled over into the tabloids and bill carters 1994 bestseller the late shift and even spawned a sequel. Letterman, leno, and the network battle for the night is a 1994 nonfiction book. The medical drama followed the doctors, nurses, and medical staff who worked the late night shift in the emergency room at san antonio memorial. Detailing how jay leno maneuvered his way behind the tonight desk and how david letterman scowled off to cbs in 1992, the late shift emerges as a thriller about the egos of nbc s comedic talent. The chaos which unfolded was more than simply a power struggle between mr. Reno begins investigating the operation and soon discovers that. The late shift captured the late night wars with drama. Bill carters the late shift chronicles the flawed transition of jay leno in succeeding johnny carson as host of the tonight show in 1992. Published march 1st 1996 by hyperion first published 1994. The late shift, a compelling 1994 book by new york times reporter bill carter, detailed how leno stood in a closet to listen as nbc executives planned the latenight transition. Why didnt nbc give the tonight show to david letterman. Another reason nbcs executives prefer leno is that they will own the show, whereas letterman stipulates that he will maintain ownership.

Search for episodes, clips, and exclusive online features for your favorite shows on. The night shift joins the comedy the carmichael show in its 2017 exit. Conan prepares to graduate with honors from late night. Letterman looked a bit spooked as he walked onto the stage at nbc s studio 6a for the first time, bill carter wrote in his 1994 book the late shift. Fourteen years ago, hbo struck ratings gold with the the late shift, a small screen adaptation of the messy, behindthescenes negotiations that led to jay lenos takeover of the tonight show. The jokes on letterman after onair confession october 2, 2009 6. Lenos early90s clashes with david letterman in the late shift 1994, mr. Letterman, leno, and the network battle for the night is a 1994 nonfiction book written by the new york times media reporter bill carter. John joseph agoglia september 24, 1937 march 14, 2014 was an american television executive noted for his work at nbc from 1980 to 1998, including a tenure as president of nbc enterprises. Nbc s summer scripted offerings are indeed dwindling.

In the tradition of books tiedin with hbo movies comes the late shift, carter has uncovered the true behindthescenes story of two giant corporations, nbc and cbs, and two comedians battling for dominance. A dramatization of the rivalry between david letterman and jay leno to over which of them would succeed johnny carson as the host of the tonight show. Bill carter on may 23, 1991, johnny carson stepped out onto the stage of new yorks carnegie hall at the annual meeting of nbc affiliate stations the final performer in the days allstar lineup of nbc. I did however, work at the tonight show with jay leno starting in the late fall of 1996 and continuing mostly, apart from 6 months at. Watch full episodes of current and classic nbc shows online. On letterman, leno and others seeking late night rule. So after cracking that tough audience, perhaps it was easy to take the late night stage. It chronicles the early 1990s conflict surrounding the american latenight talk show the tonight show. Remembering the late shift, the 1996 madefortv movie.

Why did johnny carson believe david letterman was his. According to bill carters 1994 book the late shift, which chronicled the battle for carsons throne, even his future onair rival letterman was so impressed by lenos ability as a. Letterman, leno, and the network battle for the night hyperion, 1994. The network beamed an unfinished version of the late shift on one of its obscure auxiliary channels at 4 a. David letterman celebrity profile check out the latest david letterman photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The night shift was great television drama and even though the ratings slipped to 0.