30 Years Ago: David Letterman Jumps to CBS With ‘Late Show’
His move from rival NBC changed the landscape of late-night television.
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Watch a Trailer for New U2 Documentary Featuring David Letterman
Film follows late-night host on a trip to Dublin, where Bono and the Edge deliver a live performance and discuss friendship.
Warren Zevon’s Parting Gift Left David Letterman in Tears
"It's just my favorite," Letterman recalled in 2022.
35 Years Ago: Crispin Glover Nearly Kicks David Letterman in the Face
Eccentric actor has never fully explained his bizarre behavior.
40 Years Ago: Jerry Lawler Slaps Andy Kaufman on ‘Letterman’
"It went completely off the tracks," the wrestler later revealed.
Prince Dragged Off Letterman Set in 1994, David P*ssed Him Off
Prince sang a song called "Dolphins" from his new album "The Gold Experience" and changed the entire ending of the song to incorporate a fake gunshot to the head so that he didn't have to talk to David Letterman or shake Letterman's hand.
How a David Letterman Suit Stunt Nearly Killed His Head Writer
Host says team member almost suffocated while testing the outfit in 1984.
Alan Kalter, Longtime Letterman Announcer, Dies at 78
Watch some of Kalter’s funniest moments from the show.
David Letterman’s ‘Stupid Pet Tricks’ Is Getting Its Own Series
Sarah Silverman will host the show.
When Cher Called David Letterman an ‘A—hole’ on National TV
Singer had rejected the host's show for four years before finally agreeing to come on.
David Letterman’s Most Memorable Late-Night Moments
To mark the anniversary of the comedian's final 'Late Show' episode, we've rounded up 18 of his most memorable late-night moments.
40 Years Ago: David Letterman’s Morning Show Hints at Future Fame
Short-lived daytime talk show gave a glimpse of what the host would bring to late night.