The late shift

Letterman, Leno, and the network battle for the night

299 pages

English language

Published April 10, 1994 by Hyperion.

ISBN:
9781562827540

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3 stars (1 review)

3 editions

reviewed The Late Shift by Bill Carter

Engaging & entertaining with an abrupt end.

3 stars

I'd give this one 3.5 stars if half-stars were permitted. It was quite involving and well-researched; it gave me new insight into the war between David Letterman and Jay Leno to succeed Johnny Carson as host of the tonight show. But it cuts off abruptly, and at a point that's somewhat misleading. There's a sequel, apparently; I'll be looking it up.

Subjects

  • Letterman, David.
  • Leno, Jay.
  • Tonight show (Television program)
  • Talk shows -- United States.