# Late Night Television on The No Agenda Show Late Night Television comes up in 8 chapters across 8 episodes of The No Agenda Show, from June 2009 to November 2025. - **Chapters:** 8 - **Episodes:** 8 - **Discussed:** June 2009 – November 2025 - **Related topics:** [Jay Leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [Nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [Television Ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [Conan O'brien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conan-o-brien.md), [David Letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [Late Night](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night.md), [Late Night Tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-tv.md), [Best Of Show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/best-of-show.md), [Chris Rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [Climate Change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md) ## Chapters 1–8 of 8 ### Jimmy Kimmel Climate Change Rant and Celebrity Culture - **Episode:** [1816: Boomer Knowledge](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge.md) - **Published:** 2025-11-13 - **Time:** 38:19–45:34 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1816-boomer-knowledge/chapter/jimmy-kimmel-climate-change-rant-and-celebrity-culture.md Jimmy Kimmel expressed a fatalistic view on climate change, suggesting that future generations will live in a "hellscape" due to current fossil fuel consumption and corporate greed. The discussion critiques Kimmel's sincerity and transitions into an anecdote about Molly McNearney's starstruck reaction to meeting her lesbian neighbors. The hosts suggest that such personal dynamics and political posturing contribute to the declining ratings of late-night television. Keywords: [jimmy kimmel](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jimmy-kimmel.md), [climate change](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/climate-change.md), [fossil fuels](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fossil-fuels.md), [late night television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-television.md), celebrity encounters ### David Letterman, Screwball Show Concepts - **Episode:** [1583: Ninny](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny.md) - **Published:** 2023-08-20 - **Time:** 1:53:31–1:57:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1583-ninny/chapter/david-letterman-screwball-show-concepts.md A discussion of David Letterman's "Late Night" era recalled experimental episodes, such as one where the camera slowly rotated 360 degrees over an hour and another overdubbed with a Latin accent. These references served as a prelude to a special "Best Of" No Agenda episode featuring a rapid-fire compilation of show openings from the past 1,400 episodes. The compilation was described as a high-energy, "screwball" production intended for long car rides. Keywords: [david letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), megan markle, [late night](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night.md), [television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television.md), [best of show](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/best-of-show.md) ### Greg Gutfeld Ratings, Late Night Talk Show Competition - **Episode:** [1378: Yer Boy Amy](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy.md) - **Published:** 2021-09-02 - **Time:** 16:22–17:57 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/1378-yer-boy-amy/chapter/greg-gutfeld-ratings-late-night-talk-show-competition.md A debate arises regarding the ratings success of Greg Gutfeld's show on Fox News compared to traditional late-night hosts like Stephen Colbert. Critics argue the comparison is flawed because Gutfeld airs during prime time on the West Coast (8:00 PM) rather than the 11:30 PM slot occupied by network talk shows. Despite the scheduling differences, the shift in the cable news landscape is acknowledged as significant. Keywords: [greg gutfeld](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/greg-gutfeld.md), [fox news](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/fox-news.md), [stephen colbert](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/stephen-colbert.md), [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md), [late night tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-tv.md) ### German Satellite Television and Adult Programming Observations - **Episode:** [889: The Christmas Special](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special.md) - **Published:** 2016-12-26 - **Time:** 5:33–10:17 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/889-the-christmas-special/chapter/german-satellite-television-and-adult-programming-observations.md Observations regarding German satellite television content reveal a high volume of late-night adult-oriented "webcam-style" channels. Using a Slingbox to browse European stations, a host describes encountering numerous live call-in shows featuring scantily clad women and occasionally older performers. The discussion notes that these low-budget programs typically fill airtime when lottery-sponsored content is not broadcasting. Keywords: [germany](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/germany.md), [slingbox](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/slingbox.md), [satellite dish](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/satellite-dish.md), adult television, late-night programming ### Chris Rock on Roman Polanski and NBC Ratings - **Episode:** [138: Bombing The Moon (Don't look over here!)](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here.md) - **Published:** 2009-10-10 - **Time:** 1:00:39–1:04:06 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/138-bombing-the-moon-don-t-look-over-here/chapter/chris-rock-on-roman-polanski-and-nbc-ratings.md The hosts review a Chris Rock appearance on the Jay Leno show where the comedian mocked the defense of director Roman Polanski. Rock's commentary on the 1977 statutory rape case is used to highlight the absurdity of Hollywood's support for Polanski. The segment also touches on NBC's declining ratings and the failure of the Jay Leno 10:00 PM experiment. Keywords: [chris rock](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/chris-rock.md), [roman polanski](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/roman-polanski.md), [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), [late night television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-television.md) ### Jay Leno Show, Jessica Alba Commercial, and NBC Strategy - **Episode:** [124: Obama's Lobsters](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters.md) - **Published:** 2009-08-23 - **Time:** 18:26–21:30 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/124-obama-s-lobsters/chapter/jay-leno-show-jessica-alba-commercial-and-nbc-strategy.md The new Jay Leno Show is criticized following the airing of a commercial featuring Jessica Alba and stacks of pancakes. The hosts argue the ad lacks humor and suggests a decline in writing quality. The discussion explores NBC's strategy of replacing scripted dramas at 10:00 PM with a talk show to save money, potentially ceding the time slot to competitors. Keywords: [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md), jessica alba, [late night tv](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-tv.md), [conan o'brien](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/conan-o-brien.md), [television ratings](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/television-ratings.md) ### Howard Stern, David Letterman and Jay Leno Rivalry - **Episode:** [103: Taylor Swift Sucks](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/103-taylor-swift-sucks.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-11 - **Time:** 23:51–26:50 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/103-taylor-swift-sucks/chapter/howard-stern-david-letterman-and-jay-leno-rivalry.md Howard Stern appeared on the Late Show with David Letterman to criticize Jay Leno's departure from The Tonight Show. Stern accused Leno of being robotic and lacking emotion during his final broadcast. The discussion also touches on the failure of the 10 p.m. time slot for comedy and Stern's transition to Sirius Satellite Radio. Keywords: [howard stern](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/howard-stern.md), [david letterman](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/david-letterman.md), [jay leno](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/jay-leno.md), [late night television](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/late-night-television.md), [nbc](https://search.noagendashow.net/topic/nbc.md) ### Conan O'Brien, Jay Leno NBC Late Night Transition - **Episode:** [101: Lightning Strikes](https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/101-lightning-strikes.md) - **Published:** 2009-06-03 - **Time:** 14:23–17:56 - **Transcript:** https://search.noagendashow.net/episode/101-lightning-strikes/chapter/conan-o-brien-jay-leno-nbc-late-night-transition.md Conan O'Brien has taken over The Tonight Show as Jay Leno prepares for a new 10:00 PM prime-time slot on NBC. John C. 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