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Larry Wilmore's Return to Late Night

September 15, 2020 • Larry Wilmore has a resume that could rival pretty much anyone's in Hollywood. Name a show and he probably had his hands in it. He created The Bernie Mac Show, co-created Insecure, wrote for shows like In Living Color, The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air, and The Office, and served as the "Senior Black Correspondent" on The Daily Show. He also had his own late night show called The Nightly Show.

Larry Wilmore's Return to Late Night

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Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Will Air For The Last Time Thursday

The Nightly Show with Larry Wilmore will end this week, less than two years into its run. Comedy Central announced the cancellation Monday. Richard Shotwell/AP hide caption

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Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Will Air For The Last Time Thursday

August 15, 2016 • Cancellation of the satirical news show comes a year and a half into its run. It had replaced The Colbert Report. Comedy Central's president said it wasn't "resonating" with audiences.

With Its 100th Episode, Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Has Found Its Voice

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With Its 100th Episode, Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Has Found Its Voice

August 20, 2015 • The self-deprecating host of Comedy Central's The Nightly Show says it took a few months to get comfortable in his new role. "People are holding your feet to the fire immediately," he says.

With Its 100th Episode, Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Has Found Its Voice

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Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Brings A New Voice To Late Night TV

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Larry Wilmore's 'Nightly Show' Brings A New Voice To Late Night TV

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