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Behind the Desk
The Story of Late Night
More than 60 years ago, the creation of late night TV changed the face of television forever. From Johnny Carson, to David Letterman, to Arsenio Hall, the late night show format continues to endure, evolving to keep pace each new generation. In Behind the Desk: The Story of Late Night host Bill Carter takes us on a journey through late night television’s most memorable moments with first-hand, behind-the-scenes accounts from some of the most notable names in late night history.  Behind the Desk: The Story of Late Night is a companion podcast to CNN’s Original Series, The Story of Late Night.
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Ratings & Reviews
4.1 stars from 206 ratings
Repetitive
Repetitive
Fun1894 via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 09/02/22
Beautifully made
Carter’s podcast reflects his considerable expertise, his appreciation, his insider and respected relationship with his subjects. Strongly constructed and well-considered questions open up subjects and illicit terrific answers—at length, too. Beautifully constructed, beautifully written. And...Read full review »
eahorwit via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/17/22
Bill Carter and staff have created an extremely high quality and insightful look into the world of late night entertainment. Excellent writing, narration, and interviews with many of the top players. An excellent companion to the CNN television series on Late Night. Wonderful viewpoints on the...Read full review »
Kweezen via Apple Podcasts · United States of America · 06/15/22
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Published 05/20/21
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