The Late Night Shed Show

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**The Late Night Shed Show** was a late-night variety and talk show meant to be a spin-off series of Engines of Eight. It aired starting on September 4, and quickly gained a small following due to its unique blend of comedic skits and conversations between the hosts. The show would conclude on Christmas Day 1979, after a successful three-month run. Despite its short-lived nature, The Late Night Shed Show left a lasting impact on late-night television, paving the way for future shows to experiment with unconventional formats and humor. Its legacy can still be seen in the genre today, as many late-night hosts continue to incorporate elements of sketch comedy and engaging funny doings, while interviewing special guests.

## History

During Season 1's last airings and Season 2's pre-production in 1978, a spin-off show was commissioned in order to fill the gap between the upcoming sequel series. The show took inspiration from various talk and variety shows, such as The Tonight Show and The Ed Sullivan Show, and aimed to showcase the talented cast members in a different format. It featured interviews and comedic skits, providing fans with a unique and entertaining experience while they eagerly awaited the second series' release.

Everything was kept at a PG level of language and content, making it suitable for viewers of all ages, but it was recommended for ages 8 and above.

Filming on the spin-off show began on October 22, 1978, shortly after Series 1's final episode aired. Series 2 also began pre-production in the same year, and filming for the series wouldn't begin until early 1979. This allowed for more time for Series 2 to be worked on while also giving the cast and crew a much-needed break after the intense filming schedule of Series 1.

The show was worked on from November 1978 to February 1979, and by February 4th, most of the episodes had been completed. Post-production began during March and April of 1979, and by May 6th, the show was finally completed and ready for its highly anticipated release. Initially, the show was scheduled to air on September 9, 1979; however, it was pushed forward five days to September 4, 1979. Regardless of the pushed-forward air date, it received positive reviews and gained a small and loyal fan base.

After three months of being on air, the show concluded with its seventeenth episode airing on Christmas Day, 1979. The show would not be continued, and it was not renewed for another season. Plans for it to be aired in the US were made after its conclusion, but those plans fell through due to low screening interests. Additionally, rumors have circulated that Japan, Korea, and Brazil were also planned to air the show, but no official confirmation has been given to these claims.

## Characters

### Hosts

* Tom
* Eddie
* Harrison
* Gregory
* Rob
* Yandall
* Jamie
* Red Ted

## Episodes

The asterisk by episode 3 means that it is unknown if that episode existed or if it is false information.

1. Episode 1 (September 4, 1979)
2. Episode 2 (September 11, 1979)
3. A Wuzzling Interview (September 18, 1979)
4. Episode 4 (September 25, 1979)
5. Episode 5 (October 2, 1979)
6. Episode 6 (October 9, 1979)
7. Episode 7 (October 16, 1979)
8. Episode 8 (October 23, 1979)
9. Episode 9 (October 30, 1979)
10. Episode 10 (November 6, 1979)
11. Episode 11 (November 13, 1979)
12. Episode 12 (November 20, 1979)
13. Episode 13 (November 27, 1979)
14. Episode 14 (December 4, 1979)
15. Episode 15 (December 11, 1979)
16. Episode 16 (December 18, 1979)
17. Episode 17 (December 25, 1979)