The Late Shift
1996 · 1h 35m · Comedy, Drama, TV Movie · United States of America · Rated R (US)
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."
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Betty Thomas6.2Smart score
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