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Late Night with David Letterman

1982 Comedy, Talk · 12 seasons
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Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night with Conan O'Brien then filled the time slot. As of March 2, 2009, the slot has been filled by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It will be filled by Seth Meyers in the spring of 2014, after Fallon becomes host of The Tonight Show.

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About Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman, an hour-long comedy talk show on NBC, premiered in 1982 and was hosted by David Letterman. As the first installment of the Late Night franchise, it established a new standard for late-night television. Letterman's departure to CBS in 1993 brought the show's run to an end, leading to the creation of Late Show. Following this, Late Night with Conan O'Brien took over the time slot. As of March 2009, Late Night with Jimmy Fallon assumed the position, and in 2014, Seth Meyers took over as the host after Fallon's transition to The Tonight Show.

Cast and Characters

The show was created by Lorne Michaels. David Letterman served as the host, bringing his unique brand of humor and interviewing style to the forefront. Key supporting players included Paul Shaffer, the bandleader, providing musical accompaniment and comedic interplay with Letterman. The writing team, crucial to the show's success, crafted the memorable sketches, jokes, and segments that defined its distinctive identity.

What people like about Late Night with David Letterman

Viewers consistently praised Late Night with David Letterman for its innovative and unpredictable humor. The show's willingness to experiment with the talk show format, incorporating absurd segments and challenging conventional interviewing techniques, resonated with audiences seeking a more intelligent and irreverent alternative to mainstream television. Many enjoyed Letterman's dry wit and sardonic delivery, finding his comedic perspective both refreshing and thought-provoking. The chemistry between Letterman and Paul Shaffer, along with the show's memorable sketches, was also frequently cited as a highlight.
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TV Show Score

62%

Released

February 1, 1982

Creator

Lorne Michaels

Cast

David Letterman

Genre

Comedy, Talk

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