These are the late night schedules for the four United States broadcast networks that offer programming during this time period, from September 1996 to August 1997. All times are Eastern or Pacific. Affiliates will fill non-network schedule with local, syndicated, or paid programming. Affiliates also have the option to preempt or delay network programming at their discretion. Legend Schedule Monday-Friday Saturday By network ABC Returning series ABC in Concert ABC World News Now ABC World News This Morning Nightline New series Politically Incorrect with Bill Maher CBS Returning series CBS Morning News Late Night with David Letterman The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder Up to the Minute Fox Returning series MADtv Not returning from 1995-96: Saturday Night Special NBC Returning series Friday Night Late Night with Conan O'Brien Later NBC News at Sunrise NBC Nightside Saturday Night Live The Tonight Show with Jay Leno United States late night network television schedules 1996 in American television 1997 in American television