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Late Night with David Letterman 

| Comedy, Music, Talk-Show | TV Series (1982–1993)
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1730 episodes
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Popular late-night comedy/talk-show with host David Letterman, interviewing famous guests.

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David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Bill Wendell | See full cast & crew »
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Won 5 Primetime Emmys. Another 6 wins & 40 nominations. See more awards »

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Cast

Complete series cast summary:
David Letterman ...  Himself - Host / ... 1,723 episodes, 1982-1993
Paul Shaffer ...  Himself - Musical Director / ... 1,720 episodes, 1982-1993
Bill Wendell Bill Wendell ...  Himself - Announcer / ... 1,192 episodes, 1982-1993
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Storyline

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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Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

1 February 1982 (USA) See more »

Also Known As:

Вечер с Дэвидом Леттерманом See more »

Filming Locations:

NBC Studios - 30 Rockefeller Plaza, Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA See more »

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Production Co:

Carson Productions, NBC Productions, Worldwide Pants See more »
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Color

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1.33 : 1
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Trivia

The program ran four nights a week, Monday to Thursday, from the show's premiere in February 1982 until May 1987 with Friday Night (1983) airing in the 12:30 a.m. slot on Fridays with occasional Late Night specials and reruns. However, Friday shows were added in June 1987 since Friday Night Videos was cut from 90 minutes to 60 minutes. See more »

Quotes

Larry "Bud" Melman: Good evening. Certain NBC executives feel it would be a little unkind to present this show without just a word of friendly warning. We're about to unfold a show featuring David Letterman, a man of science who sought to create a show after his own image -- without reckoning upon God. It's one of the strangest tales ever told. I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even horrify you. So, if any of you feel that you don't care to subject your nerves to such a strain, now's your ...
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Best talk show ever.
7 September 2001 | by culwin – See all my reviews

This is hands down the most cool, funny, entertaining talk show that has ever been on television!! Most TV shows only wish they were half this good. If the greedy execs at NBC ever decide to release these episodes, be sure and check it out! That's all that needs to be said really.
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