1990–91 United States network television schedule (late night)

none August 2026 March 2025 1990 These are the late night schedules for the four United States broadcast networks that offer programming during this time period, from September 1990 to August 1991. All times are Eastern or Pacific. Affiliates will fill non-network schedule with local, syndicated, or paid programming. Affiliates also have the option to preempt or delay network programming at their discretion. On May 23, 1991, Johnny Carson announced that he would be stepping down as host of The Tonight Show on NBC the following year, after dominating American late-night television for 30 years.Sharbutt Jay May 25, 1991 Late-night television's king to give up his throne https://www.newspapers.com/article/the-journal-star-late-night-televisions/204069636/ 2026-08-18 The Journal Star Newspapers.com Associated Press Legend #abbfff darkgray Light blue indicates Local programming. #C0C0C0 darkgray Gray indicates encore programming. yellow darkgray Yellow indicates late night talk or variety shows. gold darkgray Gold indicates network news programming. Schedule Monday-Friday Network11:00 pm11:30 pm12:00 am12:30 am1:00 am1:30 am2:00 am2:30 am3:00 am3:30 am4:00 am4:30 am5:00 am5:30 amABC FallLocal Programming Nightline Into the Night Starring Rick DeesLocal Programming Summer Into the Night In Concert '91 (Fri)Local ProgrammingCBS FallLocal Programming America Tonight CBS Late NightLocal Programming CBS News Nightwatch Spring CBS Late Night CBS News NightwatchNBCLocal Programming The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Late Night with David Letterman Later With Bob Costas (Mon-Thu, 1:35) Friday Night Videos (Fri, 1:30-2:30)Local Programming Saturday Network11:00 pm11:30 pm12:00 am12:30 am1:00 am1:30 am2:00 am2:30 am3:00 am3:30 am4:00 am4:30 am5:00 am5:30 amNBCLocal ProgrammingSaturday Night LiveLocal Programming FOX Comic Strip: Late NightLocal Programming Sunday Network11:00 pm11:30 pm12:00 am12:30 am1:00 am1:30 am2:00 am2:30 am3:00 am3:30 am4:00 am4:30 am5:00 am5:30 amNBCLocal ProgrammingThe George Michael Sports MachineLocal Programming By network ABC Returning series Into the Night Starring Rick Dees Nightline New series In Concert '91 CBS Returning series CBS Late Night CBS News Nightwatch New series America Tonight Not returning from 1989-90: The Pat Sajak Show NBC Returning series Friday Night Videos The George Michael Sports Machine Late Night with David Letterman Later With Bob Costas Saturday Night Live The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Fox Returning series Comic Strip Late Night References Category:United States late night network television schedules Category:1990 in American television Category:1991 in American television