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1992–93 United States network television schedule (late night)
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These are the late night schedules for the four United States broadcast networks that offer programming during this time period, from September 1992 to August 1993. 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.
In January 1993, late-night talk show host David Letterman announced that he would be leaving NBC, his home for 11 years, to launch a new show on CBS.January 15, 1993 Letterman will move to CBS, but not on KX https://www.newspapers.com/article/grand-forks-herald-letterman-will-move-t/204045205/ 2026-08-17 Grand Forks Herald Newspapers.com
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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 amABCLocal Programming Nightline (11:35) ABC in Concert (Fri)Local Programming ABC World News NowLocal ProgrammingCBS FallLocal Programming Crimetime After Primetime CBS Late Night (Mon.-Thu.) Kids in the Hall (Fri, 12:37-1:05) Personals A Closer Score Up To The MinuteLocal Programming WinterLocal ProgrammingNBCLocal Programming The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35) Late Night with David Letterman Later with Bob Costas (Mon-Thu) Friday Night Videos (Fri, 1:35-2:35) NBC NightsideLocal 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 LiveLocal Programming
By network
ABC
Returning series:
ABC in Concert
ABC World News Now
Nightline
Not returning from 1991-92:
Studio 59
CBS
Returning series:
A Closer Score
CBS Late Night
Crimetime After Primetime
Kids in the Hall (moved from HBO)
Personals
Up To The Minute
Not returning from 1991-92:
CBS News Nightwatch
Night Games
NBC
Returning series:
Friday Night Videos
Late Night with David Letterman
Later
NBC Nightside
Saturday Night Live
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Not returning from 1991-92:
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Fox
Returning series:
Comic Strip Live
References
Category:United States late night network television schedules
Category:1992 in American television
Category:1993 in American television