The Quiet Architect of Late Night's Golden Age Peter Lassally, a man whose impact on late night television is profound yet understated, has passed away at 93.
For decades, he was the behind the scenes mastermind who helped shape iconic shows such as "The Tonight Show," "Late Night with David Letterman," and "The Late Late Show.
" Lassally's legacy is a testament to the power of subtlety. Unlike his more bombastic contemporaries, he preferred to keep a low profile, content in the knowledge that his work would speak for itself.