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No, Johnny Carson Never Said That

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Friday April 03, 2026

No, Johnny Carson Never Said That: The Late-Night Myths That Won't Die

Zsa Zsa Gabor and Johnny Carson
Late-night shows have given us plenty of unforgettable moments—which may explain why so many wild (but debunked) rumors stuck.

Jack Black Hosts SNL: Five Storylines to Watch (S51 E16)

Jack White, Jack Black, Marcello Hernandez
A night of Jacks, a Five-Timers induction, and fresh political fodder could make this weekend’s SNL one to remember.

SNL Alum Devon Walker Calls Out Cast's Whiteness: 'Institutional Trend at Play'

SNL Cast White Diversity
Former Saturday Night Live cast member Devon Walker is calling out his alma mater over the show’s lack of diversity.

Colbert Spotlights Soon-to-Be-Unemployed Staff in 'Rescue Staff Rescue'

Colbert Rescue Dog Rescue Staff
Stephen Colbert put a new spin on his recurring "Rescue Dog Rescue" segment by inviting the entertainment industry to rehome 'Late Show' staffers.

Webby Award Nominations: Kimmel, Fallon Lead Late-Night Pack

Webby Award Nomination 2026
Nominations are in for the 30th annual Webby Awards, and the late-night space is once again well represented.

Weekly Ratings: The Daily Show Leads Demo With 51% Jump

Josh Johnson
The Daily Show surged back to the top of late night in the key 18–49 demo during the week of March 22, posting the biggest gains among the shows we track as Jon Stewart and Josh Johnson split hosting duties.

Late Show Fundraiser Closing In on $1M, Thanks Largely to T-Shirt Sales

Stephen Co0lbert shirts
With less than two months to go before The Late Show with Stephen Colbert signs off on May 21, the show’s farewell fundraising effort is closing in on a major milestone.

Revisit Jack Black's Complete SNL History in One Quick Video

Jack Black SNL Best Moments
LateNighter's podcast partner, the Saturday Night Network, looks back at Jack Black's nearly three-decade SNL journey—from Tenacious D cameo to Five-Timers Club—in a brand-new mini doc.

Good Boys Call It: Fallon's Puppy Predictors Pick NCAA Champ

Tonight Show puppy predictors
Jimmy Fallon's most scientifically dubious—but undeniably adorable—canine analysts are back—and they've picked this year's NCAA champion.

Can Late Night Do Everything at Once?

LateNighter Roundtable podcast: March 2026
LateNighter's Monthly Roundtable podcast returns with a March episode that finds late night pulled in competing directions—from covering global conflict to navigating industry upheaval and expanding its footprint abroad.

Nathan Lane Serenades 'Kind and Gracious' Colbert in Final Late Show Visit

Nathan Lane Stephen Colbert Song
Nathan Lane performed a timely show tune for Stephen Colbert on The Late Show, joining a growing lineup of guests honoring the host ahead of the show’s finale.

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Same Joke, Two Ways: Artemis II Toilet Issue Edition

Arsenio Hall shares a story Stephen Colbert's parent company probably wishes stayed in the ‘90s. Colbert's reaction? Let’s just say… he heard him.

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