‘Hacks’ Says The Late Night Talk Show Is Doomed. But Experts Aren’t So Sure.
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HuffPost talked to actor-writer-creator Paul W. Downs and other Hollywood experts about whether the network format is on its deathbed.
Deborah Vance finally has the one thing she’s always wanted: She’s the host of a late night talk show. The only problem? She’s about 30 years too late.
It took three seasons of “Hacks,” the Max original sitcom about a beloved-but-washed-up comedian (Jean Smart as Vance), for Deborah to reclaim the spotlight and join the ranks of late night legends like Johnny Carson and David Letterman. But as soon as she sits down behind that desk at the start of Season 4, “Hacks” reveals a brutal twist: the late night talk show is already doomed.
Before Deborah’s new show can even debut, she’s summoned to the L.A. mansion of her boss Winnie (Helen Hunt) and given a stern warning.
“Late night’s in trouble,” Winnie says.
“We’ve read the trades,” Deborah replies.
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