The Late Shift

Based on the best-selling book by Bill Carter, The Late Shift is a hilarious insider's account of one of the most outrageous episodes in television history when on May 23, 1991, Johnny Carson, the undisputed "King of Late Night," rocked the television world by announcing his retirement in one year. The mad scramble to find a replacement host of The Tonight Show, the most successful television program in history, captivated every network, the American media and the public for more than two years. The Late Shift is a behind-the-scenes story of the no-holds-barred battle between David Letterman and Jay Leno to succeed Carson as host. Golden Globe® Winner