Late Night Tonight with Brad Gilmore

Late Night Tonight with Brad Gilmore
Podcast Description
Late Night Tonight: A Talk Show Time Capsule with Brad Gilmore Pull back the curtain and step behind the desk as Brad Gilmore takes you on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of late-night television. From Carson to Conan, Letterman to Leno, this podcast dives into the iconic moments, legendary interviews, unforgettable bits, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped American pop culture after dark. Each episode explores the legacy of late-night talk shows—the hosts who defined them, the writers who fueled them, and the guests who brought them to life. With archival insight, guest interviews, and deep-dive retrospectives, Late Night Tonight is your front-row seat to the history of television’s most influential time slot. Whether you grew up on monologues or miss the magic of live band walk-ons, this show is your weekly dose of nostalgia, laughs, and legacy.
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The podcast focuses on the legacy of late-night television, examining topics such as iconic hosts like Johnny Carson and David Letterman, legendary interviews, unforgettable comedic bits, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped pop culture. Episodes cover specific themes like the evolution of monologues and the influence of late-night shows on comedy, with examples including in-depth discussions about The Letterman Podcast and his legacy.

Late Night Tonight: A Talk Show Time Capsule with Brad Gilmore
Pull back the curtain and step behind the desk as Brad Gilmore takes you on a nostalgic journey through the golden age of late-night television. From Carson to Conan, Letterman to Leno, this podcast dives into the iconic moments, legendary interviews, unforgettable bits, and behind-the-scenes stories that shaped American pop culture after dark. Each episode explores the legacy of late-night talk shows—the hosts who defined them, the writers who fueled them, and the guests who brought them to life. With archival insight, guest interviews, and deep-dive retrospectives, Late Night Tonight is your front-row seat to the history of television’s most influential time slot. Whether you grew up on monologues or miss the magic of live band walk-ons, this show is your weekly dose of nostalgia, laughs, and legacy.
In this episode of Late Night Tonight with Brad Gilmore, we welcome the incredibly passionate and endlessly knowledgeable Mike Chisholm, host of The Letterman Podcast. Mike takes us deep into his love for all things David Letterman, sharing stories, behind-the-scenes insights, and what it’s like to carry the torch for one of late night’s most legendary figures. We discuss:
- How The Letterman Podcast came to be
- The impact of Dave’s humor, innovation, and influence on pop culture
- Mike’s interviews with former Late Show staff, writers, and guests
- The enduring appeal of smart, irreverent late night television
Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the Late Show or just love great stories from television history, this episode is a must-listen. 🎧 Tune in, laugh out loud, and celebrate the King of Late Night with us. #LateNightTonight #TheLettermanPodcast #MikeChisholm #DavidLetterman #LateShow #TalkShowLegacy

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