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Inside Late Night With Mark Malkoff Ep 4: Burt Sugarman

By Mark Malkoff

Jun 4, 2024

Jay Leno delivering his opening monologue on May 25, 1992. (Photo: NBC)

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A Momentous (If Not Especially Memorable) Night in Late-Night History, 32 Years Later

By Bill Carter

May 27, 2024

Jerry Seinfeld, Johnny Carson

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Jerry Seinfeld’s Unfrosted Features a Deepfake Johnny Carson

By Nick Riccardo

May 3, 2024

Jimmy Fallon

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Jimmy Fallon Says He’s Coming for Johnny Carson’s Tonight Show Record

By Jennifer M. Wood

Apr 15, 2024 1 comment

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Johnny Carson Bio Collaborator Talks ‘Daunting’ Task of Finishing Bill Zehme’s Book

By Nick Riccardo

Apr 12, 2024

Louis Gossett Jr.

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Louis Gossett Jr’s Little-Known Role in Late-Night TV History

By Jed Rosenzweig

Mar 29, 2024

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From Late Night Wars to The Get Along Gang: How We Got Here

By Bill Carter

Mar 25, 2024 1 comment

David Letterman, Garry Shandling and Jay Leno with Johnny Carson in 1988.

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‘The Late Shift’ at 30: Bill Carter Looks Back

By Bill Carter

Mar 14, 2024 1 comment

Richard Lewis, Johnny Carson

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Richard Lewis Was a Late Night Favorite—And a Singular Talent

By Bill Carter

Feb 28, 2024

Richard Lewis in an '80s era promo photo

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Comedian, Frequent Late-Night Guest Richard Lewis Dies at 76

By A.J. Katz

Feb 28, 2024

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