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The Late Shift

(1996)Directed by Betty Thomas95 min · RComedy, Drama, TV Movie
“Two heads fighting for the late night crown - One head's gotta roll.”

David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."

John Michael Higginsas David Letterman
Daniel Roebuckas Jay Leno
Kathy Batesas Helen Kushnick
Bob Balabanas Warren Littlefield
Ed Begley Jr.as Rod Perth
Peter Jurasikas Howard Stringer
Reni Santonias John Agoglia
John Kapelosas Robert Morton
SGSteven Gilbornas Peter Lassally
John Getzas Brandon Tartikoff
Lawrence Pressmanas Bob Wright
Sandra Bernhardas Sandra Bernhard
Treat Williamsas Michael Ovitz
David Brisbinas Alan Levine
Michael Chieffoas Rick Ludwin
Wendy Cutleras Reporter #2 Letterman Press Conference
NCNancy Cheryll Davisas Reporter #2 Carnegie Hall
Paul Elderas Rupert Murdoch
Michael Fairmanas Michael Gartner
John R. Forsas Writer #2
Nicholas Guestas Robert Iger
Lucinda Jenneyas Debbie Vickers
Ivan Kaneas Reporter #1
Ken Kragenas Ken Kragen