The slow evolution of late night

<p>Though streaming and social media have upended how viewers consume late-night series, innovation on the shows themselves has been much more stagnant.</p>  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  Entertainment February 13, 2024 Late night evolves slowly, as seen by 'After Midnight' and Jon Stewart's 'Daily Show' return Though streaming and social media have upended how viewers consume late-night series, innovation on the shows themselves has been much more stagnant. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT On the scene at the 2024 Oscar nominees luncheon, where stars and directors mingled An unusually strong crop of Oscar-nominated actors, directors and crew members gathered at the Beverly Hilton Hotel for a breath of relaxation amid campaigning. SHARE       READ MORE In 'One Day,' a new Emma and Dexter bring angst and yearning (again and again) Ambika Mod and Leo Woodall, the stars of Netflix's "One Day," discuss the latest adaptation of David Nicholls' book, their chemistry and how things end for their characters, Emma and Dexter. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Hollywood Behaving Badly, Chapter 47: Ed Zwick explains why his new book spills so much tea Have you heard the anecdote about Harvey Weinstein? Or Julia Roberts? Or Matthew Broderick's mother? Director Ed Zwick explains why he goes there in "Hits, Flops, and Other Illusions." SHARE       READ MORE Alive, she cried: What happens to 'Frankenstein' when you revive it with women in charge? From "Poor Things" to "Lisa Frankenstein," what do today's revisions of Mary Shelley's immortal tale mean — especially when women are doing the reanimating? SHARE       READ MORE Mavis Staples will celebrate her 85th birthday in Inglewood To mark her 85th birthday, Mavis Staples will perform at YouTube Theater with friends and admirers, including Chris Stapleton, Michael McDonald and Norah Jones. SHARE       READ MORE Finn Bennett tells how Peter Prior's shocking scene unfolded in 'True Detective: Night Country' British actor Finn Bennett has a breakout moment in Episode 5 of HBO's "True Detective: Night Country," where his character Peter Prior makes a drastic choice. SHARE       READ MORE ADVERTISEMENT Thank you for reading the Los Angeles Times Entertainment newsletter. Invite your friends, relatives, coworkers to sign up here. Not a subscriber? Get unlimited digital access to latimes‌.com. Subscribe here. Copyright © 2024, Los Angeles Times 2300 E. Imperial Highway El Segundo, CA 90245 1-800-LA-TIMES | latimes.com Advertisers have no control over editorial decisions or content. If you're interested in placing an ad or classified, get in touch here. You received this email because you opted to receive email communications from Los Angeles Times. Manage marketing email preferences • Manage email alert subscriptions or unsubscribe • Terms of Service • Privacy Policy • Do Not Sell My Personal Information • CA Notice of Collection FOLLOW