Monologues
Late-Night
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3m 18s
The late-night host’s monologue has become a cherished tradition in comedy. Since Johnny Carson perfected the art of the monologue in the early 1960s, Americans have looked forward to ending their day with a topical – and comical – accounting of current events delivered by a familiar face. Artists including David Letterman, Jay Leno, and Stephen Colbert have evolved the form to match the accelerated pace and tenor of the modern 24/7 news cycle.
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