History of Late Night TV

Paul Shaffer, David Letterman's bandleader since 1982. Before that, Paul worked with the Saturday Night Live band.

Paul Shaffer, David Letterman's bandleader. Originally from Canada, Paul has an amazing knowledge of popular music.

Paul Shaffer, David Letterman's bandleader. According to celebritynetworth.com, he is paid $5 million per year and his net worth is $30 million.

Doc Severinsen and the Tonight Show Orchestra. This was Johnny Carson's band, and it was composed of some of the best big band jazz musicians in the world.

Johnny Carson's bandleader

Doc Severinsen, Johnny Carson's bandleader

Max Weinberg, Conan O'Brien's bandleader. Max also has worked with Bruce Springsteen for many years.

The Roots, Jimmy Fallon's band.

Cleto and the Cletones, Jimmy Kimmel's band

Fred Armisen, Seth Meyers' bandleader

Kevin Eubanks, (guitar), was the bandleader for Jay Leno's Tonight Show for 15 years.

Pianist Lyle "Skitch" Henderson worked as Tonight Show bandleader for Steve Allen, Jack Paar and Johnny Carson as Doc Severinsen's predecessor.

Arsenio Hall's band, Robin DiMaggio and The Posse

Reggie Watts and band members (Late Late Show with James Corden)

Jimmy Fallon's band

Stephen Colbert's band, Jon Batiste and Stay Human