Late Show with David Letterman

The Late Show With David Letterman began in 1993 as CBS's answer to NBC's Tonight Show with Jay Leno. David Letterman established himself as a late night giant as host of the well-rated Late Night with David Letterman, which aired from 1982 to 1993. After Johnny Carson left The Tonight Show in 1993, Letterman left Late Night and found his new home on CBS. Letterman is famous for his particular brand of comedy. He never shies away from physical comedy, often throwing objects in the studio and awkwardly arranging his note cards, pencils, and outfit. He's full of one-liners, and had several recurring lines he employs to save him from dangerous conversations or rescue a failing joke. Perhaps Letterman is most famous for his self-deprecating cracks at himself, his show, and late night television as a whole. He once went as far as posting a billboard in Times Square declaring The Late Show with David Letterman #3 in late night, following a drop in ratings. The Late Show with David Letterman features interviews with celebrities and leading figures, and guarantees an hour of unpredictable fun. MORE