It's 11:00 PM and network television is sprinkled with late night talk shows, most of which are hosted by white males. From "The Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, to "Jimmy Kimmel Live," to "Late Night With Conan O'Brien," it seems like late night, save for one or two exceptions, is just one more aspect of the media that is male dominated. Although some females are included in late night television, such as Chelsea Handler and Kathy Griffin, the majority are white, middle aged males. From the women that are included in late night comedy, we know that they are funny and are just as good as the men, if not better. However, throughout the years, it has been rare to see women in this arena. Traditionally, from deeply established gender roles, society hasn't looked at women as the ones who take control and it's tough for women to break down this idea. In a 2008 issue of Vanity Fair, Joan Rivers stated that another woman will break through the "crass ceiling" but the only problem is the right woman to do so has not come along yet. Rivers also said that she has hope for more women to enter the late night field but they must be "very strong," as it is "a very special art, a very special talent."
