The Late Shift
The Late Shift
Release: 1996-02-24·Runtime: 95m·★ 6.4
ComedyDramaTV Movie
David Letterman vies with Jay Leno and his manager to succeed Johnny Carson, retiring from "The Tonight Show."
Production Countries
United States of America
Production Companies
Northern Lights Entertainment
HBO Films
Cast
Rich Littleas Johnny Carson
Michael Chieffoas Rick Ludwin
Michael Fairmanas Michael Gartner
James Kiriyama-Lemas Reporter #1 Letterman Press Conference
Arthur Taxieras Lee Gabler
Daniel Roebuckas Jay Leno
Bob Balabanas Warren Littlefield
Little Richardas Little Richard
Cathy Worthingtonas Kragen's Asst.
John Getzas Brandon Tartikoff
David Brisbinas Alan Levine
Wendy Cutleras Reporter #2 Letterman Press Conference
Aaron Lustigas Paul Shaffer
Arnold F. Turneras Reporter #3 Letterman Press Conference
Angie Grayas Mrs. Wright (uncredited)
Kathy Batesas Helen Kushnick
Ed Begley Jr.as Rod Perth
Lawrence Pressmanas Bob Wright
Susan Krebsas Airport Attendant
Edmund L. Shaffas Jack Welsh
John Kapelosas Robert Morton
Nicholas Guestas Robert Iger
Lucinda Jenneyas Debbie Vickers
Ivan Kaneas Reporter #1
Sandra Bernhardas Sandra Bernhard
John Michael Higginsas David Letterman
Treat Williamsas Michael Ovitz
Kerry Noonanas Letterman's Girlfriend
Ann Ryersonas Betty Hudson
Peter Jurasikas Howard Stringer
Reni Santonias John Agoglia
Penny Peyseras Susan Binford
Kevin Scannellas Dick EbersolCrew
" />Betty ThomasDirector
" />Nancy FoyCasting
" />Mac AhlbergDirector of Photography
" />Ira NewbornOriginal Music Composer
" />Garreth StoverProduction Design
" />George ArmitageWriter
" />Robert LorenzSecond Assistant Director
" />Don CarmodyProducer
" />Ivan ReitmanExecutive Producer
" />Jay HartSet Decoration
" />Joe MedjuckCo-Executive Producer