Name: The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn
Genre: Talk

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn has become appointment viewing for anyone who enjoys watching people under real pressure. The 5-season run is exactly the right length for what it is doing. With 16 viewer ratings on TMDB, this is not a title flying under the radar. Craig Kilborn is a big part of why it works, but the format itself is the real star. Start it whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn is worth clearing space for. The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn has the format that countless others have tried to copy since. Craig Kilborn hosted this zany talk show, which followed David Letterman's show, from 1999 until 2004. Kilborn left The Daily Show in 1999 to be this show's host after Tom Synder retired. The segment "5 Questions" was carried over from when he was on The Daily Show. The casting of Craig Kilborn is sharper than the genre usually manages. 5 seasons (1999–2004) gave the story room most shows never get. The editing in The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn does a lot of quiet work shaping how you feel about every person on screen. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

If the format appeals to you at all, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn is one of the stronger examples of it. If you have already watched The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn is a natural next step. Short enough to finish in a weekend, substantial enough to feel satisfying. The casting and production never let it go stale. The kind of thing that disappears an evening without you noticing.

The Late Late Show with Craig Kilborn wrapped up in 2004 — and 5 seasons are available to watch from start to finish. 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.