the late show be the unexpected combination of several thing . unexpected and not because of the genre and but because of the era . the isn not a very reaching film and and certainly not totally straight face compare to the film noirs it be very openly influence by . just like the b movie that be once churn out monthly with nothing more than a good lead and a fast paced script and robert benton create his film in much the same style . the surprise be art carney and give one of his many more impressive performance . he make the character real and in a lean script that beg for that kind of focus . lily tomlin be certainly convincing and a jumpy personality that would never be present in a classic film of this type and but feel perfectly at home here . i like the look of the late show and the feel and attitude of it . it a passing thing and but a good time and a thing or two to think about .