Following the tragic day our country will never forget, late-night television shows Late Show with David Letterman, The Daily Show with Jon Stewart, The Tonight Show with Jay Leno, and Late Night with Conan O’Brien all struggled with how to return to the airwaves, and how to address the 9/11 attacks while still being funny.
Following the events of September 11, 2001, most couldn’t find the right words to address the situation, but despite this challenge, all the late-night shows had the hardest obstacle to make our country smile during such a somber time.
Below are the opening monologues late show hosts gave following 9/11/2001.
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