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
Michael Chieffoas Rick Ludwin
Rich Littleas Johnny Carson
John Michael Higginsas David Letterman
Lawrence Pressmanas Bob Wright
Kerry Noonanas Letterman's Girlfriend
Kevin Scannellas Dick Ebersol
Edmund L. Shaffas Jack Welsh
Daniel Roebuckas Jay Leno
Treat Williamsas Michael Ovitz
David Brisbinas Alan Levine
Ed Begley Jr.as Rod Perth
Wendy Cutleras Reporter #2 Letterman Press Conference
Lucinda Jenneyas Debbie Vickers
Susan Krebsas Airport Attendant
Penny Peyseras Susan Binford
Little Richardas Little Richard
Kathy Batesas Helen Kushnick
Nicholas Guestas Robert Iger
Ann Ryersonas Betty Hudson
Arthur Taxieras Lee Gabler
John Kapelosas Robert Morton
Sandra Bernhardas Sandra Bernhard
James Kiriyama-Lemas Reporter #1 Letterman Press Conference
Aaron Lustigas Paul Shaffer
Michael Fairmanas Michael Gartner
Ivan Kaneas Reporter #1
Cathy Worthingtonas Kragen's Asst.
Arnold F. Turneras Reporter #3 Letterman Press Conference
Angie Grayas Mrs. Wright (uncredited)
John Getzas Brandon Tartikoff
Bob Balabanas Warren Littlefield
Peter Jurasikas Howard Stringer
Reni Santonias John AgogliaCrew
" />Betty ThomasDirector
" />Joe MedjuckCo-Executive Producer
" />Garreth StoverProduction Design
" />Ivan ReitmanExecutive Producer
" />Jay HartSet Decoration
" />Don CarmodyProducer
" />Ira NewbornOriginal Music Composer
" />George ArmitageWriter
" />Nancy FoyCasting
" />Robert LorenzSecond Assistant Director
" />Mac AhlbergDirector of Photography