These are the late-night schedules for the three U.S. television networks during the 1973–74 season. All times are Eastern and Pacific.
PBS is not included, as member television stations had local flexibility with most of their schedules, and broadcast times for network shows might have varied. ABC and CBS are not included on the weekend schedules because those networks did not offer late-night programs of any kind on the weekend.
Talk/Variety shows are highlighted in yellow, Local News & Programs are highlighted in white.
Monday-Friday -11:00 PM11:30 PM12:00 AM12:30 AM1:00 AM1:30 AM2:00 AM2:30 AM3:00 AM3:30 AM4:00 AM4:30 AM5:00 AM5:30 AMABCLocalABC's Wide World of EntertainmentLocal programming or sign-offCBSlocal programmingThe CBS Late MovieLocal programming or sign-offNBClocal programmingThe Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonThe Tomorrow Show (to 2:00; Mon.-Thur.)/The Midnight Special (Fri)local programming or sign-off
Saturday/Sunday -11:00 PM11:30 PM12:00 AM12:30 AM1:00 AM1:30 AM2:00 AM2:30 AM3:00 AM3:30 AM4:00 AM4:30 AM5:00 AM5:30 AMNBClocal programmingThe Weekend Tonight Showlocal programming or sign-off
By network ABC
Returning Series ABC's Wide World of Entertainment
Not returning from 1972 to 1973 The Dick Cavett Show
CBS
Returning Series The CBS Late Movie
NBC
Returning Series The Midnight Special The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson The Weekend Tonight Show
New Series The Tomorrow Show