Countdowns, celebrity readings and street quizzes: the segments that outlived their shows' guest lists.
1Top Ten ListDavid Letterman's nightly countdown, a Late Night and Late Show staple from 1985 to 2015.
2Carnac the MagnificentJohnny Carson's turbaned psychic who divined answers to sealed envelopes.
3JaywalkingJay Leno quizzing people on the street about basic facts.
4Mean TweetsJimmy Kimmel segment where celebrities read insulting tweets about themselves.
5Lip Sync BattleJimmy Fallon's celebrity lip-sync showdowns that became their own TV series.
6Slow Jam the NewsFallon and The Roots turning political news into a smooth R&B jam.
7Thank You NotesFallon writing mock thank-you notes at his desk to piano accompaniment.
8HeadlinesJay Leno's segment of real misprinted newspaper headlines and ads.
9In the Year 2000Conan O'Brien's absurd future-predictions sketch.
10Carpool KaraokeJames Corden singing with pop stars in a car on The Late Late Show.
11A Closer LookSeth Meyers' long-form political breakdown on Late Night.
12Stump the BandCarson segment where audience members tried to stump Doc Severinsen's band.
13Unnecessary CensorshipKimmel bleeping innocent words so they sound filthy.
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A countdown that lasted three decades, up against Carson's turban and sealed envelopes: https://youpick.best/articles/david-letterman-ranked-many-ways
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