NBA Playoffs Coverage Pushes Tonight Show to Latest Start in Thirty Years 'The Tonight Show' didn’t begin until after 2 a.m. ET Monday—its latest start in at least three decades—after NBC’s NBA Playoffs coverage ran long, upending the network’s late-night lineup.

'The Tonight Show' didn’t begin until after 2 a.m. ET Monday—its latest start in at least three decades—after NBC’s NBA Playoffs coverage ran long, upending the network’s late-night lineup.

Jake Tapper Painted Stephen Colbert as LOTR's Gollum What do you get the 'Late Show' host who has everything? If said host is a renowned Tolkienite and you're a cable news anchor who's handy with a paint brush, the answer is pretty obvious.

Precious! Jake Tapper Gifts Stephen Colbert with Painting of 'Late Show' Host as Gollum latenighter.com/news/jake-ta...

'Daily Show' host Jon Stewart says what we've all been thinking about Trump's infamous signature.

Monday's late-night guests include Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit and Nicholas Christopher, plus Taylor Dearden, Ringo Starr, Quinta Brunson, Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper, Henry Winkler, Darren Criss, and Kal Penn -- see who's appearing where: latenighter.com/lineups-by-d...

Jon Stewart, Michael Kosta to Share Daily Show Duties This Week 'Daily Show' anchors Jon Stewart and Michael Kosta this week will welcome Noah Wyle ('The Pitt') and actor/cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie, among other guests.

'Daily Show' anchors Jon Stewart and Michael Kosta this week will welcome Noah Wyle ('The Pitt') and actor/cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie, among other guests.

Late Night Is All-New This Week—for the First Time in a Month The late-night machine is operating at full capacity this week—for the first time in a month!—as Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon both return from their spring breaks.

The late-night machine is operating at full capacity this week—for the first time in a month!—as Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon both return from their spring breaks.

John Kerry to Make ‘Special Appearance’ on Colbert’s Late Show Tuesday 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' has added a last-minute booking to its lineup this week, announcing that former Secretary of State John Kerry will make a “special appearance” on Tuesday night’s show.

'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' has added a last-minute booking to its lineup this week, announcing that former Secretary of State John Kerry will make a “special appearance” on Tuesday night’s show.

Zayn Malik Cancels Tonight Show Visit After Being 'Unexpectedly' Hospitalized - LateNighter Zayn Malik cancelled his upcoming 'Tonight Show' visit after being "unexpectedly" hospitalized—and amid reports of a physical clash with a former One Direction bandmate .

Zayn Malik cancelled his upcoming 'Tonight Show' visit after being "unexpectedly" hospitalized—and amid reports of a physical clash with a former One Direction bandmate .

CBS Is Handing Late Night to Byron Allen—But What About the Affiliates? Will CBS face an affiliate revolt over its new late-night lineup? Bill Carter talks with a veteran TV executive who sees trouble ahead—and bigger questions for the network.

Will CBS face an affiliate revolt over its new late-night lineup? Bill Carter talks with a veteran TV executive who sees trouble ahead—and bigger questions for the network.

Monday's late-night guests include Taylor Dearden, Ringo Starr, Quinta Brunson, Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper, Henry Winkler, Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Kal Penn -- see who's appearing where: latenighter.com/lineups-by-d...

Jon Stewart, Michael Kosta to Share Daily Show Duties This Week 'Daily Show' anchors Jon Stewart and Michael Kosta this week will welcome Noah Wyle ('The Pitt') and actor/cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie, among other guests.

'Daily Show' anchors Jon Stewart and Michael Kosta this week will welcome Noah Wyle ('The Pitt') and actor/cryptocurrency critic Ben McKenzie, among other guests.

Late Night Is All-New This Week—for the First Time in a Month The late-night machine is operating at full capacity this week—for the first time in a month!—as Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon both return from their spring breaks.

The late-night machine is operating at full capacity this week—for the first time in a month!—as Seth Meyers and Jimmy Fallon both return from their spring breaks.

Monday's late-night guests include Taylor Dearden, Ringo Starr, Quinta Brunson, Don Cheadle, Jake Tapper, Henry Winkler, Darren Criss, Lea Michele, Aaron Tveit, and Kal Penn -- see who's appearing where: latenighter.com/lineups-by-d...

CBS Is Handing Late Night to Byron Allen—But What About the Affiliates? Will CBS face an affiliate revolt over its new late-night lineup? Bill Carter talks with a veteran TV executive who sees trouble ahead—and bigger questions for the network.

Will CBS face an affiliate revolt over its new late-night lineup? Bill Carter talks with a veteran TV executive who sees trouble ahead—and bigger questions for the network.

John Oliver Takes Aim at News Media for Boosting Prediction Markets John Oliver took on prediction markets on 'Last Week Tonight,' calling out Kalshi and Polymarket—and the news outlets boosting them—for turning global crises and personal tragedies into wagers.

John Oliver took on prediction markets on 'Last Week Tonight,' calling out Kalshi and Polymarket—and the news outlets boosting them—for turning global crises and personal tragedies into wagers.

John Oliver tackles Trump's claim that he thought the AI generated image he shared last week depicted him as a doctor, not Jesus Christ.

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Bill Maher Almost Delivered Friday’s AI Warning Without Any Jokes 'Real Time' host Bill Maher considered delivering Friday's warning about AI "without any jokes," which would have been a first for the 23-year-old HBO program.

'Real Time' host Bill Maher considered delivering Friday's warning about AI "without any jokes," which would have been a first for the 23-year-old HBO program.

MAD Magazine Skewers Late Night: Which Hosts Emerged Unscathed? - LateNighter "What, me worry?" For some of the current late-night TV hosts, the answer is yes when it comes to MAD Magazine's newly released issue. A few, though, escaped the humor mag's crosshairs.

MAD Magazine's late night-themed June issue falls well shy of its well-considered cover's promise—and ignores three current hosts entirely. latenighter.com/news/mad-mag...

SNL UK Cast Share Plans for First Week Off: ‘Need to Wash My Bedding’ Time with mum and at the cinema, vegging out, and "reminding friends and family I'm still alive." The cast and crew of SNL UK shared their plans for this first week without a new show to stage.

Time with mum and at the cinema, vegging out, and "reminding friends and family I'm still alive." The cast and crew of SNL UK shared their plans for this first week without a new show to stage.

Stephen Colbert spotted taping atop a tour bus in Friday in midtown Manhattan.

Stephen Colbert spotted taping atop a tour bus in Friday in midtown Manhattan.

Weekly Ratings: Kimmel, Colbert Flip 11:35 Lead in Uneven Week The 11:35 race flipped last week as 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returned to originals and edged Colbert amid another uneven stretch for late night.

The 11:35 race flipped last week as 'Jimmy Kimmel Live!' returned to originals and edged Colbert amid another uneven stretch for late night.

SNL UK Cast Share Plans for First Week Off: ‘Need to Wash My Bedding’ Time with mum and at the cinema, vegging out, and "reminding friends and family I'm still alive." The cast and crew of SNL UK shared their plans for this first week without a new show to stage.

Time with mum and at the cinema, vegging out, and "reminding friends and family I'm still alive." The cast and crew of SNL UK shared their plans for this first week without a new show to stage.

Bass-O-Matic - SNL YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

"Wow, that's terrific bass!"

50 years ago tonight, #SNL introduced us to the amazing new kitchen tool, the Super Bass-o-Matic '76.
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Jon Stewart, deGrasse Tyson Among Colbert’s Last Guests as Finale Nears Stephen Colbert is stacking the deck with familiar faces as 'The Late Show' enters its final month.

Stephen Colbert is stacking the deck with familiar faces as 'The Late Show' enters its final month.

MAD Magazine Skewers Late Night: Which Hosts Emerged Unscathed? - LateNighter "What, me worry?" For some of the current late-night TV hosts, the answer is yes when it comes to MAD Magazine's newly released issue. A few, though, escaped the humor mag's crosshairs.

MAD Magazine's late night-themed June issue falls well shy of its well-considered cover's promise—and ignores three current hosts entirely. latenighter.com/news/mad-mag...

SNL Stories: Morgan Neville Interview Morgan Neville joins the Saturday Night Network to talk about his new documentary, Lorne!

Morgan Neville joins the Saturday Night Network to talk about his new documentary, Lorne!

Lorne Doc Proves There’s Still More to Say About Lorne Michaels As Bill Carter writes of Morgan Neville’s new Lorne Michaels bio-doc, behind the familiar mythology lies a more personal—and occasionally surprising—portrait of its subject.

As Bill Carter writes of Morgan Neville’s new Lorne Michaels bio-doc, behind the familiar mythology lies a more personal—and occasionally surprising—portrait of its subject.