1955–56 United States network television schedule (late night)

The 1955–56 United States network television schedule (late night) refers to the programming blocks aired on the major American television networks (ABC, CBS, and NBC) during the late night hours. This period generally followed primetime programming and was characterized by a mixture of entertainment, news, and information shows aimed at a smaller, often adult, audience. Specific schedules varied from network to network and could also change depending on the day of the week. Common types of programming included late-night talk shows, syndicated reruns, films, and news updates. Due to the cost of producing original content, some late-night slots were filled with locally produced programming by individual affiliate stations. The late night landscape during this period was still developing, and its formats and content would evolve significantly in subsequent years. Precise schedule details for this era are often fragmented and not fully documented.