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==International broadcast==
==International broadcast==
In Australia, the show airs on [[The Comedy Channel]] within 24 hours of the American broadcast.<ref>{{TV Tonight|title=Airdate: The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/12/airdate-the-nightly-show-with-larry-wilmore.html|date=22 December 2014|accessdate=2 January 2015}}</ref>
In Australia, the show airs on [[The Comedy Channel]] within 24 hours of the American broadcast.<ref>{{TV Tonight|title=Airdate: The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore|url=http://www.tvtonight.com.au/2014/12/airdate-the-nightly-show-with-larry-wilmore.html|date=22 December 2014|accessdate=2 January 2015}}</ref> In [[Canada]], the show airs on the [[The Comedy Network]] in [[simulcast]] with the Comedy Central airing in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=‘The Nightly Show’ is coming to Comedy!|url=http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca/blogs/2015/01/nightly-show-on-comedy|work=[[The Comedy Network]]|publisher=Bell Media|accessdate=January 15, 2015}}</ref>

In [[Canada]], the show airs on the [[The Comedy Network]] in [[simulcast]] with the Comedy Central airing in the United States.<ref>{{cite web|title=‘The Nightly Show’ is coming to Comedy!|url=http://www.thecomedynetwork.ca/blogs/2015/01/nightly-show-on-comedy|work=[[The Comedy Network]]|publisher=Bell Media|accessdate=January 15, 2015}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==

Revision as of 00:51, 23 January 2015

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore
GenreComedy, news satire
Created byJon Stewart
Presented byLarry Wilmore
StarringShenaz Treasury
Ricky Velez
Mike Yard
No. of episodes3 (as of January 21, 2015) (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producersLarry Wilmore
Jon Stewart
Production locationsNew York, New York
Running time22 minutes
Production companyBusboy Productions
Original release
NetworkComedy Central
ReleaseJanuary 19, 2015 (2015-01-19) –
present

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is an American late-night panel talk show hosted by Larry Wilmore. The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is a spin-off of The Daily Show, which featured Wilmore as a recurring contributor. It premiered on January 19, 2015 on Comedy Central, and airs Mondays through Thursdays at 11:30 PM (EST) following The Daily Show. It serves as a replacement for The Colbert Report, which aired in the same time-slot from October 2005 until December 2014.

The show has been described as a combination of The Daily Show and Politically Incorrect. Each episode begins with Wilmore's scripted take on the news followed by a panel discussion with his guests. It has received generally positive reception.

History

The 11:30 PM (EST) time-slot for Mondays through Thursdays on Comedy Central had previously been occupied by The Colbert Report, another spin-off of The Daily Show, which was hosted by Stephen Colbert, and premiered on October 17, 2005. In 2012 Comedy Central renewed Jon Stewart's contract to host The Daily Show through the end of 2015 and Colbert's contract to host The Colbert Report through the end of 2014.[1] Colbert intentionally had his contract synced up with David Letterman's contract to host Late Show with David Letterman for CBS, so they would both expire at the same time;[2] so that in the event Letterman chose to retire Colbert would be available to take over the show.[3] On April 3, 2014, Letterman announced on his show that he will retire in 2015.[4] On April 10, 2014 it was announced that Colbert would leave Comedy Central at the end of 2014 and replace him as the host of Late Show on CBS beginning in 2015.[5] The final episode of The Colbert Report aired on December 18, 2014.

On May 9, 2014 it was announced that Wilmore was selected to host a show to air in the 11:30 PM time-slot for Mondays through Thursdays on Comedy Central beginning in 2015.[6][7] Wilmore, like Colbert, had been a long-running cast member on The Daily Show prior to getting a spin-off.[8] He had worked as a contributor on the show since August 2006, where he served as the "Senior Black Correspondent" and also ran "Wilmore-Oliver Investigates" alongside John Oliver. The original title of the show was going to be The Minority Report with Larry Wilmore, which was suggested by Jon Stewart. It was later changed as a result of receiving backlash from Fox as they intend to use the same title for an upcoming series based on the 2002 film of the same name.[9]

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is the third late-night show to be hosted by a cast member from The Daily Show, behind The Colbert Report and Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, which is hosted by John Oliver for HBO.[10]

Production

Jon Stewart pitched the idea to Comedy Central of giving Wilmore a show to air during the 11:30 PM time-slot after his show. According to the network president, Stewart said it would be the ideal time-slot for a show with a different format that would "provide an opportunity for the underrepresented voices out there".[6] The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore is produced by Stewart's production company, Busboy Productions. Stewart, Wilmore, and former The Daily Show showrunner Rory Albanese serve as executive producers.[11] Wilmore had been slated to be showrunner on the ABC sitcom Black-ish (on which he is now billed as a consulting producer), but had to decline so he would be available to host The Nightly Show.[6]

The studio used to tape the show is the same one that was used for The Daily Show until July 2005[12] and for The Colbert Report throughout its entire run.[13] The studio is located at 513 W. 54th Street New York, NY 10019 in New York City's Hell's Kitchen neighborhood. NEP Studio 54 on 54th Street is owned by NEP Broadcasting which is New York City's largest production facility and also owns The Daily Show set at NEP Studio 52 two blocks south on 52nd Street. Aside from the set, the show's production offices have been described as "loft-like" and "all overhead pipes and exposed brick".[14]

Format

The show's format is described as a combination of The Daily Show and Politically Incorrect. The first part of each episode is a scripted take on the news by Wilmore. The second half of the show is a panel discussion with his guests and other celebrities about a major news story.[15] On the format Wilmore said "I’m not interested in doing a show where I give my opinion and people react to my opinion. Our show is more about the discovery of things. I want people who will teach me something", he also predicted that some people might change their minds on certain issues after hearing the different arguments in depth.[16] During the closing of each episode Wilmore asks the audience to submit their own questions to him via social media about a specific topic; one question will be selected and discussed in the following episode.

Contributors

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore features a cast of contributors to help add different perspectives to the show and aid in comedy bits. Unlike The Daily Show the contributors do not serve as correspondents.[17][16]

The contributors include:

Reception

Initial reviews

Upon its debut, The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore received positive reviews. Brian Lowry of Variety wrote that the show's premiere "showed promise," commenting, "Wilmore exhibited a quickness and light touch about sensitive topics, yet struggled to bring much coherence or flow to the overpopulated discussion that took up most of the premiere."[18] David Kallison of The A.V. Club concurred with this sentiment, remarking, "He is more traffic cop than travel guide in this first episode, but his inherent wit and quickness shines through regardless," deeming the debut a "triumph."[19] USA Today's Robert Bianco opined that "Wilmore already seemed completely comfortable as the show's host, as well he should be," calling it a "solid start."[20] Don Kaplan of the Daily News said the program was a "welcome addition" to late-night television, summarizing, "While the program as a whole has room to grow, Wilmore's comedy is sharp, solid and filled with keen observations and strong enough to have earned him the distinction of being the only high-profile black voice in late night television."[21]

The Hollywood Reporter's Tim Goodman wrote that the show's premiere was "predictably strong [...] the slight nitpicking should not obscure the fact that overall Wilmore was funny; his show was smart and thoughtful, has a bright future and seems an excellent fit with Stewart and the Comedy Central brand."[22]

Ratings

The series launched to 963,000 viewers in America, which was lower than the 1,167,000 average that The Colbert Report averaged across the year.[23]

International broadcast

In Australia, the show airs on The Comedy Channel within 24 hours of the American broadcast.[24] In Canada, the show airs on the The Comedy Network in simulcast with the Comedy Central airing in the United States.[25]

See also

References

  1. ^ "Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert Extend Contracts With Comedy Central". The Huffington Post. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  2. ^ Couch, Aaron. "Stephen Colbert will take over for David Letterman in 2015". The Hollywood Reporter.
  3. ^ Carter, Bill. "Colbert Will Host 'Late Show,' Playing Himself for a Change". The New York Times. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  4. ^ Littleton, Cynthia. "David Letterman to Retire From CBS in 2015". Variety. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  5. ^ Zuckerman, Esther (April 10, 2014). "Stephen Colbert Will Take Over for David Letterman". The Wire. Retrieved December 12, 2014. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  6. ^ a b c Carter, Bill. "A Successor to 'Colbert' Is Named". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  7. ^ Carter, Bill. "Late Success for Latecomer to Late Night 'The Nightly Show With Larry Wilmore' Premieres Jan. 19". The New York Times. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  8. ^ Rose, Lacey. "UPDATED: Larry Wilmore will host a new weeknight show, "The Minority Report With Larry Wilmore," set to premiere in January". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 11 December 2014.
  9. ^ Kenneally, Tim. "Larry Wilmore's Comedy Central Show Gets New Title, Premiere Date". TheWrap. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  10. ^ Milliken, Mary. "John Oliver to debut 'Last Week Tonight' on HBO in late April". The Washington Post. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  11. ^ Kenneally, Tim. "Former 'Daily Show' Showrunner to Executive Produce Larry Wilmore's Comedy Central Show". TheWrap. Retrieved 4 January 2015.
  12. ^ Mnookin, Seth (October 2007). "The Man in the Irony Mask". Vanity Fair. Retrieved June 20, 2014.
  13. ^ Gary Levin (November 20, 2014). "Comedy Central sets date for Colbert replacement". USA Today. Retrieved December 18, 2014.
  14. ^ Kurtz, Howard (October 10, 2005). "TV's Newest Anchor: A Smirk in Progress". The Washington Post. ISSN 0190-8286. Retrieved June 6, 2014.
  15. ^ Hibberd, James. "Larry Wilmore explains new show format, talks title change". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 11 January 2015.
  16. ^ a b Littleton, Cynthia. "Larry Wilmore: 'Nightly Show' Will Blend 'Daily Show,' 'Politically Incorrect' Formats". Variety. Retrieved 12 January 2015.
  17. ^ a b c d Rivera, Joshua. "'The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore' announces its cast of contributors -- exclusive". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 10 January 2015.
  18. ^ http://variety.com/2015/tv/reviews/tv-review-the-nightly-show-with-larry-wilmore-1201407928/
  19. ^ http://www.avclub.com/tvclub/nightly-show-larry-wilmore-january-19-2015-214069
  20. ^ http://www.usatoday.com/story/life/tv/2015/01/20/larry-wilmore-nightly-show-review/21997553/
  21. ^ http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv/nightly-show-tackles-racial-themes-laughs-article-1.2084749
  22. ^ http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/nightly-show-larry-wilmore-first-764863
  23. ^ de Moraes, Lisa (January 21, 2015). "Larry Wilmore's 'The Nightly Show' Launch Logs 963,000 TV Viewers Monday Night". Retrieved January 23, 2015.
  24. ^ Template:TV Tonight
  25. ^ "'The Nightly Show' is coming to Comedy!". The Comedy Network. Bell Media. Retrieved January 15, 2015.
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