Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.
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Title: Late Night with David Letterman (1982–1993)
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| Complete series cast summary: | |||
| David Letterman | ... | Self - Host / ... 3,167 episodes, 1982-1993 | |
| Paul Shaffer | ... | Self - Musical Director / ... 1,729 episodes, 1982-1993 | |
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Bill Wendell | ... | Self - Announcer / ... 1,192 episodes, 1982-1993 |
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David Letterman hosted this popular late-night comedy/talk-show. Often, Dave would go on location or to the phone lines to play pranks. Some famous features of the show include the "Top Ten" lists and "Stupid Pet Tricks" (complete with slow-mo). Fans of the show will also remember Dave's use of unusual camera placements (Sky-Cam, Guest-Cam, etc.) and Dave's supporting cast (Paul Shaffer, Chris Elliott, Larry Bud Melman). Many famous guests and bands appeared on the show. Written by Tad Dibbern <DIBBERN_D@a1.mscf.upenn.edu>
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actor plays himself | five word series title | 1980s | 1990s | david letterman |Parents Guide:
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Rik Mayall: Stop it, you'll go blind!
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In the search for laughs, Letterman often struck some viewers, and interview subjects, as mean spirited. Cher called him an asshole on the air. He sent Jane Seymour packing, in tears. He went into full interview meltdown with Shirley MacLaine, who refused to do a preinterview, came spoiling for a fight and got one. She said Cher had been right; he said sayonara forever. See more »Quotes
[trying to get the audience to quieten down, Letterman clasps his hands together and starts banging on his desk. Unfortunately it looks like he's miming masturbation]Rik Mayall: Stop it, you'll go blind!
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1 February 1982 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Late Night with David Letterman See more »Filming Locations:
NBC Studios - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »Company Credits
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Thank God David left for CBS (Crud Broadcasted Seasonally) and took that joke of a band leader with him. I'll grant that Dave had his moments in the 80's, but Paul alone makes his show completely unwatchable. He's often rude to his guests, slow on his jokes, and most of his "good" material consists of stumbling over punchlines and waiting for his audience to respond to the "Applause" sign when it lights up. Can there be anything worse than a comedian who gets his laughs merely as a courtesy, not due to any actual talent?
The temper tantrum he threw over not getting Carson's gig was ridiculous, and given his mediocre performances, he should have seen it coming. Oh well, his decision to jump ship gave the world Conan and Andy, so I guess he deserves indirect praise for that.