These are the late-night schedules for the three U.S. television networks during the 1976–77 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 programming 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 Late NightLocal 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 -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 AMNBCFalllocal programmingWeekend / NBC's Saturday Nightlocal programming or sign-offWinter Weekend / NBC's Saturday Nightlocal programming or sign-off
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 AMNBCSummerlocal programmingNBC Late Night Movielocal programming or sign-off
By network ABC
Returning Series ABC Late Night
Not returning from 1975-76 Good Night America!
CBS
Returning Series The CBS Late Movie
NBC
Returning Series The Midnight Special Saturday Night Live @ The Tomorrow Show The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson Weekend
New Series NBC Late Night Movie
@ Formerly NBC's Saturday Night.