It originates out of ABC, which would be Channel 7 in Buffalo. But since City simulcasts the ABC feed, I doubt you'll see a different episode even if you don't have simsub. 

I'm not a regular viewer of the show, but I believe it tapes earlier in the day, and usually says "Recorded Earlier" at the bottom of the screen as Jimmy walks onto the stage. Usually, based on Youtube clips, his monologue seems to reflect current issues of the day. When the show the first started it was live. I'm not sure when it went to live on tape. It used to be on after Nightline when it first started, now Nightline is on after Kimmel. Maybe that had something to do with it.

I think all the late night shows tape late afternoon.When I saw a taping of the Carson show in 1986, program was recorded between 5:30 and 6:30pm. Viewers at home don't miss anything during commercial breaks. Audience members listen to Doc Severinsen perform with the NBC Orchestra.

I don't believe I have the means to record anything. Doesn't matter anyway. At that time of night I'm just having a drink before turning in. I just watch whatever my wife is watching. A week-old talk show is still better than a game show.

canam2021 wrote:

Jimmy usually takes Friday nights off and a repeat episode airs.

  I guess that explains it. By coincidence, I must have been only seeing it on Fridays.
 

RadioActive wrote:

This has been going on for a long time. Those who go back far enough will remember that by the end of his time on The Tonight Show, Johnny Carson got every Monday off (and sometimes a whole lot more!)  

IIRC, Johnny was down to working only three days a week towards the very end of his run. Monday's episode was a repeat ("The Best of Carson") and Tuesday's episode featured a guest host.



PJ