Esquire Network Acquires 'Late Night With Jimmy Fallon'

Cabler to air episodes a week after NBC premiere starting April 24

By Andrea Morabito -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/28/2013 2:25:40 PM

Esquire Network has acquired the exclusive cable rights to NBC's Late Night With Jimmy Fallon.

The late-night talker will air weeknights at 7 p.m. starting Wednesday, April 24, with episodes running one week after they first premiere on NBC. It's the first talk show addition to the new NBCUniversal network, which is prepping an April 22 launch.

"Jimmy's sharp wit, relaxed style and natural charm make him exactly the kind of guy Esquire Network viewers want to spend time with, and his show the perfect choice to lead in to our primetime," said Adam Stotsky, general manager, Esquire Network.

Late Night joins other acquired entries Parks and Recreation and Party Down on Esquire Net's programming lineup, as well as original unscripted series Knife Fight and The Getaway.