The Late Show

The Late Show, does something a lot of comedies forget to: it's consistently funny. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. With 67 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Art Carney's performance alone is worth the time investment. Available now — press play and find out why people keep recommending it.

There is a reason The Late Show keeps coming up in conversation. The Late Show gets the fundamentals right first, then finds room to get weird with it. An over-the-hill gumshoe in Los Angeles seeks to avenge the killing of an old pal, another detective who was involved in a case concerning a murdered broad, stolen stamps, a nickel-plated handgun, a cheating dolly, and a kidnapped pussycat. The chemistry Art Carney and Lily Tomlin bring to it does a lot of the heavy lifting. It was released in 1977. The Late Show earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It delivers reliably on what it promises, which is more than most of its competition manages.

Comedy fans looking for a reliably funny watch will find it in The Late Show. It does not lean on comparisons to make its case. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Art Carney sets the tone, but the supporting cast is where a lot of the best moments come from. A reliable pick for any night you want quality comedy without the homework.

The Late Show was released in 1977, directed by Robert Benton. The full 93-minute film is available to watch now. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just search the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.