The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder
The Late Late Show is an American late-night television talk and variety show on CBS. It first aired in January 1995, with host Tom Snyder. In its current incarnation it has been hosted by Craig Ferguson since January 2005. It is produced by Worldwide Pants Incorporated, the production company owned by the host of the show that immediately precedes it: Late Show with David Letterman and CBS Television Studios. It originates from CBS Television City and is shot in High Definition, as of August 31, 2009. The program dates to 1995, and has had three permanent hosts. The show differs from most of the other extant late-night talk shows in that it has never used a house band nor an in-studio announcer. Occasionally, the show is split into 15- and 45-minute segments when CBS airs a daily late night highlight show for either The Masters, other PGA Tour events with rights owned by CBS, or tennis' U.S. Open. The show then has a monologue to start, followed by sports highlights, and then the guest segments. Since mid-2007, however, the highlights show has aired first, followed by the full hour of The Late Late Show.
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Plot Summary
Tom Snyder hosted this late-night talk show, known for its distinctive interview style and its role as a platform for emerging comedians and musicians. The show featured in-depth conversations with a diverse range of guests, from Hollywood celebrities to cultural figures. Snyder's unique approach to interviewing, often characterized by his curiosity and genuine engagement, set it apart from other programs in the genre.
Critical Reception
The show was generally well-received for its unique format and Tom Snyder's distinctive hosting style, which was often described as more relaxed and conversational than many of his peers. While it didn't achieve the massive ratings of some other late-night programs, it cultivated a loyal following for its intelligent and sometimes quirky approach to talk television.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for Tom Snyder's interviewing skills and laid-back style.
- Appreciated for its less formulaic approach to the late-night talk show format.
- Seen as a more mature and thoughtful alternative to other late-night offerings.
Google audience: Information regarding specific Google user reviews for this show is not readily available. However, general sentiment from the era suggested an appreciation for Snyder's unique personality and interviewing technique, which appealed to a more discerning audience.
Fun Fact
Tom Snyder's interview with a then-unknown comedian named Bill Hicks on his earlier show 'Tomorrow Show' in 1993 became legendary among Hicks' fans for its tension and Snyder's palpable discomfort with Hicks's provocative material.
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