Late Night TV News
Recent political news items about the late night TV shows and their influence on politics.
Hillary Clinton's 'Saturday Night Live' Bump
Does Hillary Clinton owe her campaign's changing fortunes to "Saturday Night Live"? Get the full story.
Does Hillary Clinton owe her campaign's changing fortunes to "Saturday Night Live"? Get the full story.
Conan, Colbert and Stewart Unite for Epic Brawl
Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, and Jon Stewart resorted to fisticuffs to settle a mock feud over who made Mike Huckabee.
Conan O'Brien, Stephen Colbert, and Jon Stewart resorted to fisticuffs to settle a mock feud over who made Mike Huckabee.
Stephen Colbert for President
Get full details on Stephen Colbert's presidential run, plus watch the video of his announcement.
Get full details on Stephen Colbert's presidential run, plus watch the video of his announcement.
Stephen Colbert Roasts Bush at Media Gala
In one of the ballsiest comic stunts ever pulled in Washington, comedian Stephen Colbert delivered a blistering "tribute" to President Bush at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Get the full story behind Colbert's presidential smackdown.
In one of the ballsiest comic stunts ever pulled in Washington, comedian Stephen Colbert delivered a blistering "tribute" to President Bush at the annual White House Correspondents' Dinner. Get the full story behind Colbert's presidential smackdown.
Late-Night Comedians Declare Open Season on Cheney
The late-night comedians take aim at Vice President Cheney in the wake of his shooting accident.
The late-night comedians take aim at Vice President Cheney in the wake of his shooting accident.
Jon Stewart Bitchslaps Tucker Carlson on 'Crossfire'
Jon Stewart and Tucker Carlson got into a hilarious brawl on "Crossfire" after Stewart browbeat the conservative pundit for "partisan hackery" and implored him to stop "hurting America."
Jon Stewart and Tucker Carlson got into a hilarious brawl on "Crossfire" after Stewart browbeat the conservative pundit for "partisan hackery" and implored him to stop "hurting America."
Late-Night Comics Pile On Bush
The late-night comedians are double-teaming Bush, mocking him at twice the rate this year as the previous year.
The late-night comedians are double-teaming Bush, mocking him at twice the rate this year as the previous year.
Gore 'Feuds' With Lindsay Lohan, Considers Nude Scene
Al Gore joked with Jay Leno about what it's like to be getting the movie star treatment following the success of his global warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth.
Al Gore joked with Jay Leno about what it's like to be getting the movie star treatment following the success of his global warming documentary, An Inconvenient Truth.
Kerry, Letterman Poke Fun at Bush
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry poked fun at President Bush and at himself during an appearance on the "Late Show With David Letterman" Monday, trading quips with Letterman and delivering his own top 10 list.
Democratic presidential candidate John Kerry poked fun at President Bush and at himself during an appearance on the "Late Show With David Letterman" Monday, trading quips with Letterman and delivering his own top 10 list.
Jay Leno: I am a Liberal, Really
"Tonight Show" host Jay Leno defends himself against charges of a conservative bias in a no-holds barred interview:
"Tonight Show" host Jay Leno defends himself against charges of a conservative bias in a no-holds barred interview:
Kerry Jokes Around on 'The Daily Show'
Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry exchanged quips with Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday. Read a few highlights from Kerry's appearance.
Democratic presidential nominee John Kerry exchanged quips with Jon Stewart on "The Daily Show" on Tuesday. Read a few highlights from Kerry's appearance.
Laura Bush Jokes With Jay Leno
First Lady Laura Bush offered a revealing glimpse into her relationship with her husband during an appearance on the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno." Find out what happened the last time she dared to criticize one of his speeches.
First Lady Laura Bush offered a revealing glimpse into her relationship with her husband during an appearance on the "Tonight Show With Jay Leno." Find out what happened the last time she dared to criticize one of his speeches.
Letterman, Bush and the 'Yawngate' Flap
David Letterman sparked a minor scandal when he aired a video clip showing President Bush speaking at a campaign rally, while in the background a 12-year-old boy was seen yawning uncontrollably, twisting his head from side to side, checking his watch, and looking thoroughly bored.
David Letterman sparked a minor scandal when he aired a video clip showing President Bush speaking at a campaign rally, while in the background a 12-year-old boy was seen yawning uncontrollably, twisting his head from side to side, checking his watch, and looking thoroughly bored.
Late Night Jokes Jab Democrats More Than Bush
The late night comedians targeted more jokes at the Democratic presidential field than President Bush during the first few months of this year, according to a new study. Find out who the favorite Democratic punching bag was, plus read joke highlights.
The late night comedians targeted more jokes at the Democratic presidential field than President Bush during the first few months of this year, according to a new study. Find out who the favorite Democratic punching bag was, plus read joke highlights.
TV Comedy Shows Gaining Political Influence
More than 20 percent of 18-29 year olds say they get their campaign news from comedy shows like "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Saturday Night Live," according to a new survey.
More than 20 percent of 18-29 year olds say they get their campaign news from comedy shows like "The Daily Show with Jon Stewart" and "Saturday Night Live," according to a new survey.
Late-Night's Not Always a Laugher for Candidates
In an era of politics-as-entertainment and entertainment-as-news, "most presidential campaigns consider late-night a standard part of the TV gantlet, a chance to humanize a candidate and reach a broad swath of the country," reports the Boston Globe.
In an era of politics-as-entertainment and entertainment-as-news, "most presidential campaigns consider late-night a standard part of the TV gantlet, a chance to humanize a candidate and reach a broad swath of the country," reports the Boston Globe.
Letterman Mocks Schwarzenegger While Leno Sucks Up
Jay Leno may have given Arnold Schwarzenegger's political career a big boost, but David Letterman has been relentlessly mocking the governor-elect.
Jay Leno may have given Arnold Schwarzenegger's political career a big boost, but David Letterman has been relentlessly mocking the governor-elect.
Jay Leno Introduces the Governator
After an unprecedented election that made California the laughingstock of the nation, it was fitting that Jay Leno delivered the final punch line: "Ladies and gentlemen, the governor of the great state of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger!"
After an unprecedented election that made California the laughingstock of the nation, it was fitting that Jay Leno delivered the final punch line: "Ladies and gentlemen, the governor of the great state of California, Arnold Schwarzenegger!"
Leno Welcomes 90 California Recall Candidates
Weeks after giving Arnold Schwarzenegger a platform to launch his gubernatorial bid, Jay Leno made good on his promise to give equal time to California's fringe candidates.
Weeks after giving Arnold Schwarzenegger a platform to launch his gubernatorial bid, Jay Leno made good on his promise to give equal time to California's fringe candidates.
Letterman Joke Turned Into Political Ad
In recent years, the late-night comedy shows have become a source of some of the edgiest political commentary on television. Now, a joke from a recent David Letterman monologue has even found its way into a political ad.
In recent years, the late-night comedy shows have become a source of some of the edgiest political commentary on television. Now, a joke from a recent David Letterman monologue has even found its way into a political ad.
John Edwards Announces Presidential Bid on 'Daily Show'
Sen. John Edwards made history when he became the first person ever to announce his presidential candidacy on a TV comedy show.
Sen. John Edwards made history when he became the first person ever to announce his presidential candidacy on a TV comedy show.
It's Total Recall: Arnold Schwarzenegger Says He's Running
In what promises to make for epic political theater, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he will join the low-budget, badly scripted production that is the California recall election.
In what promises to make for epic political theater, Arnold Schwarzenegger announced that he will join the low-budget, badly scripted production that is the California recall election.
David Letterman's Tribute to New York
In an extraordinary moment for late-night television, David Letterman returned to the airwaves a week after the Sept. 11 attacks, dispensing with comedy and instead offering an emotional tribute to the city of New York.
In an extraordinary moment for late-night television, David Letterman returned to the airwaves a week after the Sept. 11 attacks, dispensing with comedy and instead offering an emotional tribute to the city of New York.
Late Night Political Joke Watch
The Center for Media & Public Affairs, which has pioneered the study of late night humor as a political barometer, provides a running a tally of late night political joke targets dating back to 1989.
The Center for Media & Public Affairs, which has pioneered the study of late night humor as a political barometer, provides a running a tally of late night political joke targets dating back to 1989.