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The Story of Late Night (2021): Cast

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The Story of Late Night is a 2021 documentary directed by John Ealer, starring Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Dick Cavett. It runs 3 hours 48 minutes.

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The Story of Late Night (2021) movie poster
Runtime
3h 48m (228 min)
Director
John Ealer
Genre
Documentary
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Story of Late Night About?

The premise of The Story of Late Night without spoilers.

The six-part docuseries guides viewers through the most iconic moments of late‑night television, tracing its evolution over more than 60 years. By examining how the shows have engaged with, adapted to and shaped a rapidly changing society, it shows how late‑night has become both a thriving entertainment phenomenon and a vital cultural institution.

The Story of Late Night Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Story of Late Night Cast

Whoopi Goldberg leads the cast, with Billy Crystal and Dick Cavett. Directed by John Ealer; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in The Story of Late Night

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FAQ

The Story of Late Night FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Director

Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Story of Late Night, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Story of Late Night?

The Story of Late Night runs 3 hours 48 minutes (228 minutes).

Who directed The Story of Late Night?

The Story of Late Night was directed by John Ealer.

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Who is in the cast of The Story of Late Night?

The Story of Late Night stars Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal and Dick Cavett, among 15 credited actors.

Does The Story of Late Night have a post-credit scene?

No. The Story of Late Night has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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