1991–92 United States network television schedule (late night)

none August 2026 March 2025 1991 These are the late night schedules for the four United States broadcast networks that offer programming during this time period, from September 1991 to August 1992. 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 22, 1992, The Tonight Show host Johnny Carson hosted his final show on NBC, ending his 30-year reign as the "king of late-night television".May 22, 1992 Carson undisputed king of late-night television https://www.newspapers.com/article/standard-freeholder-carson-undisputed-ki/204050382/ 2026-08-18 Standard-Freeholder Cornwall, Ontario, Canada Newspapers.com Associated Press On May 25, 1992, Jay Leno took over as his replacement.May 22, 1992 Leno takes over Tonight Show starting Monday https://www.newspapers.com/article/standard-freeholder-leno-takes-over-toni/204050752/ 2026-08-17 Standard-Freeholder Newspapers.com Associated Press Legend #abbfff darkgray Light blue indicates Local programming. #C0C0C0 darkgray Gray indicates encore programming. #ffc0cb darkgray Pink indicates game shows. 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 (11:35) Studio 59 In Concert '91 (Fri)Local Programming Winter ABC In Concert (Fri)Local Programming ABC World News NowCBS FallLocal Programming Crimetime After Primetime PersonalsLocal Programming CBS News Nightwatch October Night GamesLocal Programming Spring Up To The Minute Summer A Closer ScoreNBC FallLocal Programming The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (11:35) Late Night with David Letterman Later With Bob Costas (Mon-Thu, 1:35) Friday Night Videos (Fri, 1:35-2:35)Local Programming NovemberLocal Programming NBC NightsideLocal Programming Summer The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (11:35) Note: The final episode of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson aired on May 22, 1992. The first episode of The Tonight Show with Jay Leno aired on May 25, 1992 Note: CBS News Nightwatch was renamed Up To The Minute Note: Into The Night was renamed Studio 59 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: In Concert '91 (renamed ABC In Concert) Nightline Studio 59 New series: ABC World News Now CBS Returning series: CBS News Nightwatch New series: A Closer Score Crimetime After Primetime Night Games Personals Up To The Minute Not returning from 1990-91: America Tonight CBS Late Night NBC Returning series: Friday Night Videos Late Night with David Letterman Later With Bob Costas Saturday Night Live The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson New series: NBC Nightside The Tonight Show with Jay Leno Not returning from 1990-91: The George Michael Sports Machine (continues to air in First-run syndication) Fox Returning series: Comic Strip Live References Category:United States late night network television schedules Category:1991 in American television Category:1992 in American television