The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup
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The Late Shift in NBC's late-night lineup refers to the period of transition and upheaval in the network’s late-night programming following Johnny Carson’s retirement, famously marked by the rivalry between Jay Leno and David Letterman.
All labels observed (2)
| Label | Occurrences |
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| The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup canonical | 1 |
| The Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night | 1 |
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
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Target entity: The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup Context triple: [Late Night, followedBy, The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup]
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A.
The Late Edition
The Late Edition is a British satirical news and comedy television show fronted by comedian Marcus Brigstocke.
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B.
Late Night Live
Late Night Live is a long-running Australian radio program on ABC Radio National, hosted by Phillip Adams and known for its in-depth interviews and discussions on politics, culture, and global affairs.
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C.
The Late Show
The Late Show is a long-running American late-night talk show on CBS known for its celebrity interviews, comedy segments, and topical monologues.
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D.
The Late Show
The Late Show was a British arts and culture television programme that aired on BBC Two in the late 1980s and early 1990s, featuring in-depth discussions, reviews, and reports on contemporary arts.
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E.
The Late Show
The Late Show is a crime novel by Michael Connelly that introduces LAPD detective Renée Ballard as she works the night shift while pursuing justice against departmental resistance.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
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Target entity: The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup Target entity description: The Late Shift in NBC's late-night lineup refers to the period of transition and upheaval in the network’s late-night programming following Johnny Carson’s retirement, famously marked by the rivalry between Jay Leno and David Letterman.
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A.
The Late Edition
The Late Edition is a British satirical news and comedy television show fronted by comedian Marcus Brigstocke.
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B.
Late Night Live
Late Night Live is a long-running Australian radio program on ABC Radio National, hosted by Phillip Adams and known for its in-depth interviews and discussions on politics, culture, and global affairs.
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C.
The Late Show
The Late Show is a long-running American late-night talk show on CBS known for its celebrity interviews, comedy segments, and topical monologues.
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D.
The Late Show
The Late Show was a British arts and culture television programme that aired on BBC Two in the late 1980s and early 1990s, featuring in-depth discussions, reviews, and reports on contemporary arts.
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E.
The Late Show
The Late Show is a crime novel by Michael Connelly that introduces LAPD detective Renée Ballard as she works the night shift while pursuing justice against departmental resistance.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (47)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| instanceOf |
media industry conflict
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television programming transition period ⓘ |
| competingNetwork | CBS ⓘ |
| culturalImpact |
increased public awareness of behind-the-scenes TV negotiations
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shaped public perception of Jay Leno and David Letterman ⓘ |
| documentedBy |
The Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night
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linked to:
The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup
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| documentedByAuthor | Bill Carter ⓘ |
| followedBy | established rivalry between The Tonight Show and Late Show ⓘ |
| follows | Johnny Carson era of The Tonight Show ⓘ |
| genreContext | late-night talk shows ⓘ |
| hasAspect |
network politics
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public relations battle ⓘ ratings competition ⓘ talent negotiations ⓘ |
| hasKeyEvent | Johnny Carson retirement from The Tonight Show ⓘ |
| hasKeyFigure |
Brandon Tartikoff
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David Letterman ⓘ Helen Kushnick ⓘ Howard Stringer ⓘ Jay Leno ⓘ Johnny Carson ⓘ Michael Ovitz ⓘ Peter Lassally ⓘ Warren Littlefield ⓘ |
| hasOutcome |
David Letterman departure from NBC
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Jay Leno selected as host of The Tonight Show ⓘ creation of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS ⓘ |
| industryContext | broadcast television ⓘ |
| inspiredWork |
The Late Shift book
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The Late Shift television film ⓘ
linked to:
The Late Shift
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| involvesShow |
Late Night with David Letterman
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Late Show with David Letterman ⓘ
linked to:
The Late Show
The Tonight Show ⓘ |
| languageContext | English-language television ⓘ |
| location | United States television industry ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
NBC late-night programming transition after Johnny Carson
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rivalry between Jay Leno and David Letterman ⓘ |
| network | NBC ⓘ |
| notableFor |
controversial selection of The Tonight Show successor
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intense media coverage of late-night host rivalry ⓘ |
| partOf | NBC late-night lineup history ⓘ |
| precededBy | stable NBC late-night schedule under Johnny Carson ⓘ |
| relatedTo |
history of American late-night television
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network talent wars ⓘ |
| timePeriod | early 1990s ⓘ |
| timePeriodEnd | mid-1990s ⓘ |
| timePeriodStart | 1991 ⓘ |
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Subject: The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup Description of subject: The Late Shift in NBC's late-night lineup refers to the period of transition and upheaval in the network’s late-night programming following Johnny Carson’s retirement, famously marked by the rivalry between Jay Leno and David Letterman.
Referenced by (2)
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The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup
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documentedBy
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The Late Shift: Letterman, Leno, and the Network Battle for the Night
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linked to: The Late Shift in NBC late-night lineup