Carter, Bill
The Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, & the Network Battle for the Night
- ISBN 13:
- 9781504058858
- author:
- Carter, Bill
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Open Road Integrated Media LLC
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2020
- Pages:
- 350
- Dimensions:
- 5.20(w) x 7.90(h) x 0.90(d)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
The Late Shift: A Behind-the-Scenes Account of the Battle for Late-Night Comedy. When Johnny Carson retired from The Tonight Show after thirty years, millions mourned his loss. However, inside the television industry, the news sparked a fierce competition between two comedians, Jay Leno and David Letterman, who both coveted the departing legend's chair. For NBC, it was a decision with significant financial implications. Based on extensive interviews with those involved, this book provides a vivid, behind-the-scenes account of the high-stakes world of broadcasting. The author's in-depth reporting reveals the intricate maneuvering of stars, agents, and executives as they fought for control of the most profitable program in TV history.
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