The Late Shift

Pop Culture Phenomenon Films: 90’s (1929 movies items)

" Two heads fighting for the late night crown. One head's gotta roll. When late night talk show legend, Johnny Carson announces his retirement from television, a race to find his replacement begins. Will it be David Letterman, the brash, no holds barred host of Late Night With David Letterman? Or safe bet, Jay Leno? The Late Shift is a 1996 American made-for-television biographical film directed by Betty Thomas, and written by New York Times media reporter Bill Carter and George Armitage. R"

Best Films of 1996 (100 movies items)

"Behind-the-scenes look at what happened after Carson retired from late-night. The performances, aside from Kathy Bates, were awkward. It was very made-for-TV; but kept interest."

Best Films of 1996 (100 movies items)

"Behind-the-scenes look at what happened after Carson retired from late-night. The performances, aside from Kathy Bates, were awkward. It was very made-for-TV; but kept interest."