# Legendary Late Night Producer Peter Lassally Dies at 93

Peter Lassally, a legendary producer for iconic late-night shows including Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and Craig Ferguson, has died at age 93. He shaped the careers of multiple hosts and defined late-night television for decades. His influence on comedy and talk show production remains profound.

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## Sources

### Entertainment
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/peter-lassally-late-night-producer-carson-letterman-dies-dead-1236816945/) — Mon, 20 Jul 2026 23:34:07 +0000
- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/film/obituaries-people-news/luiz-carlos-barreto-dies-at-98-lucy-barreto-glauber-rocha-1236818928/) — Thu, 23 Jul 2026 08:28:44 +0000