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By Whitney Jefferson Nov 8, 2010 2:42 PM

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Bill Carter Reflects on the Late Night Battle Between Conan and Leno on The View

The author of The War For Late Night spoke today about the battle for the Tonight Show. Carter previously penned the tale of Letterman's battle against Leno for the show, and this next installment sounds as fantastic as the first.

Bill Carter Reflects on the Late Night Battle Between Conan and Leno on The View

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