Aug 31, 2023
By: Sunayna KanjilalThe format which has been a staple on television for decades now is the late-night shows. The format was first popularised by Johnny Carson and Ed McMahon with "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" on NBC in 1962 and since then, the world has see...
Jay Leno was the host of "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" which ran from 1992 to 2009. He is to date the longest-running host in the history of television and is now worth a whopping $450 million, per Celebrity Net Worth. Before he embarked on the jo...
David Letterman showcased his knack for comedy on the OG late talk show, "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" when he started appearing on the show as a guest star. NBC hired him in 1982 for "Late Night with David Letterman." Letterman...
Conan O'Brien has been at the helm of many shows over the years. He was the host of the show called "Conan" which was on air for a few years. He is known for being very upfront and for his awkward and self-deprecating sense of humor. Conan has b...
Stewart's first television job was in 1989 when he was hired as a writer for Caroline's "Comedy Hour." He then went on to be a co-host for Comedy Central's "Short Attention Span Theater" along with Patty Rosborough in 1990. H...
The famous South African comedian rose to fame when he replaced Jon Stewart as the host for Comedy Central's "The Daily Show." He started with a salary of $5 to $8 million but was soon getting close to $14 million. He left the show in September ...
The American comedian, host, writer, actor, and author has an impressive net worth of $75 million, per Wealthy Gorilla. He is popular for hosting "The Colbert Report" which ran from 2005 to 2014. Colbert has also hosted the CBS talk program "The...
Jimmy Fallon rose to prominence with a few years of stand-up and improv and soon got his big break as a regular cast member of "Saturday Night Live" at the age of 23. He used his fame as a talk show host to shape a career in showbiz and built a stell...
The American television host and comedian is best known for his show, "Jimmy Kimmel Live" for which he reportedly earns an annual salary of $15 million, as per Celebrity Net Worth. Before establishing himself as a TV host he worked in Radio and also ...
The Scottish-American comedian, writer, actor, director and producer is best known for hosting the "Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson" which is an Emmy-nominated CBS show. According to Celebrity Net Worth, Ferguson was earning close to $8.5 million ...
The American comedian, actor, and television host has a net worth of $26 million as of 2023, as per Celebrity Net Worth. He is best known for being the head writer and also the occasional performer on the popular show "Saturday Night Live." He joined...