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The Late Shift

Letterman, Leno, & the Network Battle for the Night

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The Late Shift

Auteur(s): Bill Carter
Narrateur(s): Michael Butler Murray
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New York Times best seller: A "gripping" true story of late-night comedy and behind-the-scenes drama (Los Angeles Times).

When beloved host Johnny Carson announced his retirement after 30 years on The Tonight Show, millions of Americans mourned. But inside the television industry, the news ignited a battle between two amazing talents - Jay Leno and David Letterman - who both yearned to occupy the departing legend's chair. For NBC, it would be a decision with millions of dollars at stake.

Soon these two comedians with strikingly different styles, who had once shared a friendship as they worked the clubs together, would be engaged in a fierce competition for the prize.

Based on in-depth reporting and interviews with those involved, and updated with a new introduction by the author, The Late Shift is a "vivid, behind-the-scenes, blow-by-blow account" of the fight that ensued, as stars, agents, and executives maneuvered for control of the most profitable program in TV history (Chicago Tribune).

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Came into The Late Shift knowing the basic back story about this exciting time in TV but Bill Carter provides the full detailed picture on the struggle to host The Tonight Show after Johnny Carson left. I listened to this book almost non stop (Well, if taking 4 days to listen to it is "non stop".). Immensely interesting and never boring, this is a must for David Letterman fans and I guess if there are any Leno fans they'd like it too. I just can't believe how badly NBC bungled this whole thing at the time and this book will tell you all about it, Read it today!

A must for David Letterman fans...

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Interesting, fascinating and entertaining at times, especially when focusing on the early days of Letterman, Leno and Conan, and the transition period from Carson to all the other guys… But the topic could get quite dry and nuts n bolts at times - detailing behind the scenes deals, meetings, and executive decision-making and conversations. Stretches of boring contract details and negotiations unfortunately. Narrator is good enough. The story is probably the most lacking. Maybe could’ve been 100 pages shorter. Overall worth it though if you’re interested in the subject and personalities.

A thorough Detailing on the History of Late Night TV

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