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1. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,241
2. The Johnny Carson Show (1953–1956)
30 min | Comedy, Music
Comedy routines, featuring Johnny Carson and guests, and singing were the theme of this program.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Jill Corey, Jack Prince, Glen Turnbull
Votes: 159
3. Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell, Calvert DeForest
Votes: 4,993
4. Late Show with David Letterman (1993–2015)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.
Stars: David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter, Biff Henderson
Votes: 14,292
5. The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1992–2014)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jay Leno takes over the Tonight Show with interview, sketches, and plenty of laughs.
Stars: Jay Leno, Kevin Eubanks, Edd Hall, John Melendez
Votes: 10,931
6. Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2003– )
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Jimmy Kimmel interviews celebrities.
Stars: Jimmy Kimmel, Cleto and the Cletones, Guillermo Rodriguez, Paul E. Raff
Votes: 17,432
7. Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993–2009)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Conan O'Brien, a Harvard Lampoon alumnus, hosts this late-night comedy/talk-show, which is often silly and whimsical.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Max Weinberg 7, Andy Richter, Joel Godard
Votes: 18,957
8. The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009–2010)
TV-14 | 62 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Opening monologues, sketches, celebrity interviews, and musical performances are commonly featured.
Stars: Conan O'Brien, The Tonight Show Band, Andy Richter, Jimmy Vivino
Votes: 9,025
9. Larry King Live (1985–2010)
TV-14 | 60 min | News, Talk-Show
Popular and controversial journalist Larry King hosts this CNN call-in talk show.
Stars: Larry King, Bob Woodward, Ryan Seacrest, Bill Maher
Votes: 1,266
10. The Tonight Show (1953–1957)
TV-PG | 105 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
The show originated as a local New York City late night program in June 1953 and went onto the network in September 1954. Throughout the summer of 1956, Steve Allen was the only host. When ... See full summary »
Stars: Skitch Henderson, Gene Rayburn, Steve Allen, Steve Lawrence
Votes: 226
11. The Steve Allen Show (1968–1971)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Steve Allen, Jayne Meadows, Pat Harrington Jr., Bob Einstein
Votes: 31
12. The New Steve Allen Show (1961–1965)
48 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
It was a show basically about laughing until you were in tears, or just falling down, doubling over with laughter...a show for the whole family, with some of the funniest comic people on ... See full summary »
Stars: Steve Allen, Louis Nye, Johnny Jacobs, Les Brown and His Band of Renown
Votes: 95
13. Jack Paar Tonite (1973)
90 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Jack Paar, Peggy Cass, The Charles Rand Green Orchestra, Genevieve
Votes: 29
14. The Tonight Show Starring Jack Paar (1957–1962)
105 min | Comedy, Family, Talk-Show
Originally airing during late-night, Tonight Starring Jack Paar was an American talk show hosted by Jack Paar under the Tonight Show franchise from 1957 to 1962. After 1959, it was officially known as The Jack Paar Show.
Stars: Hugh Downs, Jose Melis, Jack Paar, Cliff Arquette
Votes: 324
15. The Dick Cavett Show (1968–1988)
TV-G | 90 min | Music, Talk-Show
This particular series combines several "The Dick Cavett Show" on ABC: ABC This Morning/The Dick Cavett Show ABC Daytime March 1968 - January 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Primetime May 1969 - September 1969 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night December 1969 - January 1975 The Dick Cavett Show ABC Late Night September - December 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Fred Foy, Mort Sahl
Votes: 944
16. The Dick Cavett Show (1975–1982)
30 min | Talk-Show
Host Dick Cavett chats with various celebrities. This particular series was "The Dick Cavett Show" on PBS Late Night and ran from October 1977-October 1982
Stars: Dick Cavett, Bobby Rosengarden, Phil Silvers, Neil Simon
Votes: 282
17. The Dick Cavett Show (1985–1986)
60 min | Talk-Show
This particular series was "The Dick Cavett Show" USA Network and ran from September 1985-September 1986
Stars: Dick Cavett, Eddie Murphy, Pat McCormick, Larry Gelbart
Votes: 50
18. The Dick Cavett Show (1989–1996)
Talk-Show
This particular series was "The Dick Cavett Show" CNBC and ran from Apr 1989 - Jan 1996
Stars: Dick Cavett, Charlton Heston, Jonathan Miller, Paul Fussell
Votes: 34
19. Tomorrow Coast to Coast (1973–1981)
60 min | Talk-Show
The Tomorrow Show was an American late-night television talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kelly Lange, Clare Boothe Luce, William C. Rader
Votes: 146
20. The Merv Griffin Show (1962–1986)
TV-PG | 60 min | Comedy, Family, Music
Merv Griffin invites a series of actors, actresses, writers, and directors to discuss the progressive work they have done and current culture, arts, and entertainment surrounding the numerous projects.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Mort Lindsey, Mort Lindsey Orchestra, Arthur Treacher
Votes: 608
21. The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder (1995–1999)
TV-14 | 60 min | Talk-Show
Sometimes brash, often funny and always interesting, Tom Snyder interviews one or two famous persons every night while trying to get to the bottom of what makes them tick and how they came to be who they are now.
Stars: Tom Snyder, Kate Mulgrew, Jon Stewart, David Letterman
Votes: 167
22. The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn (1999–2004)
TV-14 | 60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Craig Kilborn interviews Celebrity guests, with sketch-comedy thrown in.
Stars: Craig Kilborn, Kip Madsen, Jay Phillips, Ram Ord
Votes: 810
23. Tom Snyder (1993–1994)
Talk-Show
CNBC talk show hosted by Tom Snyder.
Stars: Tom Snyder, William Shatner, Charles Grodin, Jackie Collins
Votes: 35
24. The Jon Stewart Show (1993–1995)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
An MTV late night talk show hosted by Jon Stewart featuring celebrity guests and music performances.
Stars: Jon Stewart, Howard Feller, Carl Burrows, Stu Kamens
Votes: 149
25. The Chevy Chase Show (1993– )
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Chevy Chase hosts his own short-lived talk show.
Stars: Chevy Chase, Ron Russ, Robert Townsend, Robert De Niro
Votes: 274
26. Later with Bob Costas (1988–1994)
30 min | Talk-Show
Guests are interviewed by Bob Costas. With all of the talk show formats on the air, DVD, etc., the best thing about this program was that the guests were being interviewed by the preeminent interviewer alive today.
Stars: Bob Costas, Billy Crystal, Jerry Seinfeld, Susan Saint James
Votes: 93
27. The Pat Sajak Show (1989–1990)
60 min | Talk-Show
After Pat's other show, "Wheel of Fortune" enjoyed a surge of popularity in the late 80's, he decided to try his hand at hosting a late-night talk show. The format was similar to "The ... See full summary »
Stars: Pat Sajak, Dan Miller, Tom Scott, Geoff Bolt
Votes: 134
28. The Arsenio Hall Show (1989–1994)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Arsenio Hall hosts this hip, late-night talk show.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Burton Richardson, Michael Wolff, Sinbad
Votes: 993
29. Arsenio (1997)
30 min | Comedy, Sport
In his return to TV, Arsenio Hall plays Mike Atwood, a broadcaster on an all-sports network based in Atlanta. He gets to work with his wife.
Stars: Arsenio Hall, Vivica A. Fox, Shawnee Smith, Kevin Dunn
Votes: 93
30. The Wilton North Report (1987–1988)
60 min | Comedy, News
Short lived (less than a month) show featuring serious and total ridiculous news stories.
Stars: Phil Cowan, Paul Robins, Nancy Collins, Greg Jackson
Votes: 15
31. Nightlife (1986–1987)
30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Nighttime Talk Show hosted by Comic and regular Tonight Show guest David Brenner.
Stars: David Brenner, Dina R. Andrews, Susan Saint James, Robert Wuhl
Votes: 19
32. The Joan Rivers Show (1968– )
30 min | Talk-Show
John Rivers interviews different people about different subjects using her humor
Stars: Joan Rivers, Soupy Sales, Steve Lawrence, Rodney Dangerfield
Votes: 55
33. The Late Show (1986–1988)
Comedy, Talk-Show
The talk show was a direct attempt at competing against NBC's The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, where Rivers had been Carson's permanent guest host since 1983. The show was initially broadcast live.
Stars: Joan Rivers, Clint Holmes, Arsenio Hall, Paul Reubens
Votes: 78
34. The Joan Rivers Show (1989–1993)
60 min | Talk-Show
After the end of her longtime association with Johnny Carson and the failure of her own late night talk show, Joan Rivers attempted to try her hand, this time, on her morning talk show, in ... See full summary »
Stars: Joan Rivers, Myreah Mai Moore, Gladys Knight, Bob Hope
Votes: 96
35. Last Call with Carson Daly (2002–2019)
TV-14 | 30 min | Music, Talk-Show
Join Carson Daly as he checks out the coolest places in LA and talks with today's big names in film and television and introduces you to up-and-coming bands and musicians that rock.
Stars: Carson Daly, Kip Madsen, Zane Carney, Brian McCarthy
Votes: 1,332
36. The Jack Docherty Show (1997–1999)
40 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Jack Docherty, Graham Norton, Melinda Messenger, Phill Jupitus
Votes: 41
37. The Frank Skinner Show (1995–2005)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Frank Skinner, Kelly Beckett, Jamie Bell, The Skinnerettes
Votes: 103
38. After Dark (1987–2003)
180 min | Talk-Show
A groundbreaking British late-night discussion show broadcast live with no scheduled end time.
Stars: Ian Kennedy, Tony Wilson, John Underwood, Anthony Clare
Votes: 22
39. Wogan (1982–1992)
35 min | Talk-Show
Terry Wogan hosts his own long-running chat show, where he interviews a variety of guests, from public life to celebrities. Also featured are regular musical guests performing their latest songs.
Stars: Terry Wogan, Sue Lawley, Joanna Lumley, Gloria Hunniford
Votes: 313
40. Des O'Connor Tonight (1977–2003)
50 min | Talk-Show
Music, comedy and celebrity interviews with singer and host Des O'Connor.
Stars: Des O'Connor, Jim Davidson, Freddie Starr, Jethro
Votes: 51
41. Parkinson (1971–2007)
50 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Journalist Michael Parkinson interviews a broad range of the most famous people in the world.
Stars: Michael Parkinson, Marian Montgomery, Billy Connolly, Barry Humphries
Votes: 803
42. Donahue (1967–1995)
60 min | Talk-Show
Phil Donahue's show started off similar to other shows of its day, featuring celebrities and musical acts, but he soon started pushing the envelope by discussing health and social topics previously considered taboo.
Stars: Phil Donahue, Bob Hope, Maria von Trapp, Sammy Davis Jr.
Votes: 407
43. Jimmy Breslin's People (1986)
60 min | Talk-Show
Short-lived late-night talk show hosted by Jimmy Breslin, the Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist for the New York Daily News.
Star: Jimmy Breslin
44. Into the Night (1990–1991)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Late Night Interview Show hosted by radio personality Rick Dees
Stars: Rick Dees, Gregg Binkley, Lewis Marklin Mash, Arleen Sorkin
Votes: 31
45. Nightline Up Close (2002–2003)
Stars: Garry Trudeau, Ted Koppel, Tim Blake Nelson, David Letterman
46. The Faye Emerson Show (1949– )
15 min | Family, Talk-Show
Stars: Faye Emerson, Skitch Henderson, Alice Pearce, Abe Burrows
47. Charlie Rose (1991–2017)
60 min | News, Talk-Show
Charlie Rose interviews noteworthy people in fields including politics and government, business and economics, science and technology, media, sports and the arts.
Stars: Charlie Rose, Mark Halperin, Al Hunt, Thomas Friedman
Votes: 1,166
48. The Ernie Kovacs Show (1952–1956)
60 min | Comedy, Family
An American comedy show, hosted by comedian Ernie Kovacs who often changed the show's format during its run. It was variously retooled as a daytime show, prime-time show, late-night show, ... See full summary »
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Edie Adams, Pat White, Elliot Lawrence
Votes: 125
49. The Ernie Kovacs Show (1961– )
Comedy
Television's Original Genius: In the infancy of any medium, there will be some who realize its potential well before anyone else. Ernie Kovacs was such a visionary, and between 1951 and ... See full summary »
Stars: Ernie Kovacs, Margaret Styne, Bob Lauher, Jolene Brand
Votes: 126
50. The Byron Allen Show (1989–1992)
60 min | Talk-Show
Byron Allen hosts this late-night television talk-show.
Stars: Byron Allen, Whoopi Goldberg, Patti LaBelle, Joan Rivers
Votes: 20
51. Vibe (1997–1998)
60 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Stars: Kim Tavares, Sinbad, Shana Kemp, Chris Spencer
Votes: 17
52. The Michael Essany Show (2003)
Comedy, Talk-Show
Stars: Mila Kunis, Jerry O'Connell, Shawn Ashmore, Freddy Rodríguez
Votes: 36
53. The Magic Hour (1998)
60 min | Music, Talk-Show
Talk show hosted by Magic Johnson.
Stars: Magic Johnson, Sheila E., Michael Orenstein, Drew Carey
Votes: 75
54. The Dennis Miller Show (1992)
Comedy, Music, News
A weekly late-night talk show featuring a different guest each night. In contrast to Jay Leno or David Letterman, Miller often focused on political and social issues, freely injecting his ... See full summary »
Stars: Dennis Miller, Andy Summers, Nick Bakay, Judd Apatow
Votes: 157
55. Dennis Miller Live (1994–2002)
TV-MA | 30 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
A weekly talk/comedy show hosted by Dennis Miller. Each show starts off with a topical monologue typical of evening talk shows. After this, Dennis goes into "The Rant" in which he talks ... See full summary »
Stars: Dennis Miller, David Spade, Jon Stewart, Dana Carvey
Votes: 440
56. Thicke of the Night (1983–1984)
90 min | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
Off-beat talk show hosted by Alan Thicke.
Stars: Alan Thicke, Richard Hack, Gloria Loring, Patrick Carlin
Votes: 54
57. The Jerry Lewis Show (1963)
120 min | Comedy
The show was a live talk show hosted by actor Jerry Lewis. Each episode was 2-hours-long. The show was filmed in the renovated El Capitan Theatre, which had recently been purchased by ABC. ... See full summary »
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Del Moore, Kaye Stevens, Mort Sahl
Votes: 47
58. The Jerry Lewis Show (1967–1969)
60 min | Comedy, Music
Jerry Lewis hosted the variety show that primarily consisted of skits often featuring characters he made known in his movies. Occasionally guests like the Osmond Brothers worked musical numbers into the show's stories.
Stars: Jerry Lewis, Bill Richmond, Henry Corden, Kaye Ballard
Votes: 75
59. That Regis Philbin Show (1964–1965)
90 min | Music, Talk-Show
Regis Philbin, television's newest star, makes his debut as a national personality tonight on a 90-minute entertainment-variety program.
Stars: Eartha Kitt, Regis Philbin, Don Rickles, Shelley Berman
Votes: 56
60. The Regis Philbin Show (1981–1982)
30 min | Talk-Show
Stars: Robert Conrad, Regis Philbin, Mary Hart, Barbara Rush
Votes: 16
61. The David Frost Show (1969–1972)
90 min | Talk-Show
American show featuring the popular British talk show host.
Stars: David Frost, Gerri Granger, Tiny Tim, Dana Valery
Votes: 248
62. The Chris Rock Show (1997–2000)
TV-MA | Comedy, Music, Talk-Show
America's funniest comedian in a less than PC setting. It's hilarious !
Stars: Chris Rock, Grandmaster Flash, Monteria Ivey, Wanda Sykes
Votes: 807
64. The Whoopi Goldberg Show (1992–1993)
30 min | Talk-Show
American late-night talk show where a guest sits across from Goldberg and is interviewed.
Stars: Whoopi Goldberg, Rob Reiner, Jackson Browne, Dianne Feinstein
Votes: 51
65. Last Call (1994– )
30 min
Late night roundtable talk show.
Stars: Tad Low, John Melendez, Elvis Mitchell
66. Lauren Hutton and... (1995–1997)
30 min | Talk-Show
Former model Lauren Hutton interviews various personalities in an intimate, one-on-one format.
Stars: Lauren Hutton, Michael Gross, Valerie Harper, John Stamos
Votes: 51
67. The Keenen Ivory Wayans Show (1997–1998)
60 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
As a poster describes the show, "Late night talk the Wayans way," Keenen lives up to the tag-line in one of the newer late-night talk-show hosts.
Stars: Keenen Ivory Wayans, Angelique Perrin, Shauney Recke, Linda Martinez
Votes: 73
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