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HBO movie about the behind-the-scenes network politics responsible for the changes in late-night talk-show hosts, after the retirement of Johnny Carson from the Tonight Show on NBC. Jay Leno and David Letterman were both vying for the position, but Lenos tough manager Helen Kushnick got him the spot. In the wake of her stepping on the toes of powerful network executives and playing hardball tactics with guest bookings, she found herself being pushed out of her job as Tonight Show Executive Producer and Jays manager. Letterman, devastated by his being passed over, brought in superagent Mike Ovitz to negotiate on his behalf, resulting in his move to CBS.
Based on the true events concerning the selection of a late night TV talk-show host. was nearing the end of his 30 year role as host of , and TV executives were desperate to sign the best replacement host. The choice was between and . The choice was not simple or straightforward because other TV networks were also interested in both contenders. What went on behind the scenes defies belief.
John Michael Higgins
David Letterman
Daniel Roebuck
Jay Leno
Kathy Bates
Helen Kushnick
Bob Balaban
Warren Littlefield
Ed Begley Jr.
Rod Perth
Peter Jurasik
Howard Stringer
Reni Santoni
John Agoglia
John Kapelos
Robert Morton
Steven Gilborn
Peter Lassally
John Getz
Brandon Tartikoff
Lawrence Pressman
Bob Wright
Sandra Bernhard
Sandra Bernhard
Treat Williams
Michael Ovitz
David Brisbin
Alan Levine
Michael Chieffo
Rick Ludwin
Wendy Cutler
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Nancy Cheryll Davis
Reporter #2 Carnegie Hall
Paul Elder
Rupert Murdoch
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