The Late Shift

The film version of Bill Carter's best-seller takes a darkly comic look at the late-night TV war that began between NBC and CBS after Johnny Carson announced his decision to retire as host of "The Tonight Show," and the rivalry between Jay Leno and David Letterman to succeed him. With Daniel Roebuck, John Michael Higgins, Bob Balaban, Rich Little, Treat Williams and Kathy Bates; Betty Thomas ("The Brady Bunch Movie") directs. 95 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: English.