About Late Night with David Letterman
- Released on February 01, 1982
Late Night with David Letterman was a groundbreaking and influential comedy talk show that aired on NBC for 11 years, from 1982 to 1993. Hosted by the iconic and irreverent David Letterman, the show was the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and set the tone for the many talk shows that would follow in its footsteps. The show was known for its unique blend of humor, interviews, and quirky sketches, which helped to establish Letterman as one of the most influential figures in late-night television.
The show's format was simple yet effective, with Letterman sitting behind a desk and delivering monologues filled with jokes and witty observations about current events. He would then welcome a variety of guests, including actors, musicians, and comedians, for interviews and performances. However, it was Letterman's unconventional approach to these segments that truly set the show apart. He would often poke fun at his guests, engage in playful banter, and even incorporate unexpected elements, such as throwing food or water, to keep things interesting.
Late Night with David Letterman also featured a number of recurring sketches and segments that became fan favorites. These included "Stupid Pet Tricks," where viewers would send in videos of their pets performing silly tricks, and "Viewer Mail," where Letterman would read and respond to letters from viewers. The show also featured a number of memorable moments, such as when Letterman famously wore a suit made of velcro and stuck himself to a wall, and when he had a guest appearance from a monkey named "Snowball" who was trained to ride a tiny bicycle. The show's legacy continues to be felt today, with many of its elements and sketches being replicated and adapted by other talk shows.
After David Letterman left NBC in 1993, the time slot was filled by Late Night with Conan O'Brien, which ran until 2009. Jimmy Fallon then took over as host of Late Night, and his tenure lasted until 2014 when he was promoted to host The Tonight Show. Seth Meyers then became the new host of Late Night, and the show continues to air to this day. Despite the changing of the guards, Late Night with David Letterman remains a beloved and influential show, and its impact on the world of late-night television can still be felt today.
Main Cast of Late Night with David Letterman
David Letterman plays Self - Host (1377 episodes)
Secondary Cast of Late Night with David Letterman
Jay Leno plays Self (4 episodes)
Bill Cosby plays Self (2 episodes)
William Shatner plays Self (1 episode)
Rosanne Cash plays Self (1 episode)
Carol Kane plays Self (1 episode)
Jonathan Winters plays Self (1 episode)
Ann Wedgeworth plays Self (1 episode)
Tim Thomerson plays Self (1 episode)
Rip Taylor plays Self (1 episode)
Jim Belushi plays Self (1 episode)
Rob Reiner plays Self (1 episode)
Robert Vaughn plays Self (1 episode)
Darlene Love plays Self (3 episodes)
Terry Gilliam plays Self (2 episodes)
Lou Reed plays Self (1 episode)
O.J. Simpson plays Self (1 episode)
Tom Bodett plays Self (1 episode)
Lisa Bonet plays Self (1 episode)
Norm Macdonald plays Self (2 episodes)
Dick Clark plays Self (1 episode)
Thomas F. Wilson plays Self (1 episode)
Bob Newhart plays Self (1 episode)
Robert Downey Jr. plays Self (1 episode)
Bebe Neuwirth plays Self (1 episode)
John Larroquette plays Self (1 episode)
Linda Hamilton plays Self (1 episode)
Ed O'Neill plays Self (1 episode)
Adam West plays Self (1 episode)
Joe Regalbuto plays Self (2 episodes)
Kathryn Harrold plays Self (1 episode)
Patrick Dempsey plays Self (1 episode)
Jason Priestley plays Self (1 episode)
Bill Nye plays Self (1 episode)
Bonnie Hunt plays Self (2 episodes)
Helen Hunt plays Self (2 episodes)
Janine Turner plays Self (1 episode)
Marisa Tomei plays Self (1 episode)
Jason Alexander plays Self (1 episode)
Bob Hope plays Self (1 episode)
Walter Kowalski plays Self (1 episode)
Chris Mulkey plays Self (1 episode)
Gilda Radner plays Self (1 episode)
Elizabeth Ashley plays Self (1 episode)
Joel Hodgson plays Self (3 episodes)
Richard Kiel plays Self (1 episode)
Oprah Winfrey plays Self (1 episode)
Laraine Newman plays Self (1 episode)
Eric Roberts plays Self (1 episode)
Steve Landesberg plays Self (1 episode)
Timothy Busfield plays Self (3 episodes)
Shelley Winters plays Self (3 episodes)
Penelope Ann Miller plays Self (3 episodes)
Luke Perry plays Self (1 episode)
Lysette Anthony plays Self (1 episode)
Adam Arkin plays Self (1 episode)
John Kruk plays Self (1 episode)
Tony Danza plays Self (1 episode)
Ben Stiller plays Self (1 episode)
John Candy plays Self (2 episodes)
Dennis Miller plays Self (1 episode)
Michael Jordan plays Self (1 episode)
Julia Roberts plays Self (2 episodes)
Tom Kenny plays Self (1 episode)
Sting plays Self (1 episode)
Rodney Dangerfield plays Self (1 episode)
Ernie Banks plays Self (1 episode)
Manute Bol plays Self (2 episodes)
Sandra Bernhard plays Self (1 episode)
Bill Maher plays Self (1 episode)
Tim Conway plays Self (1 episode)
Bob Knight
Kris Kristofferson
Crew of Late Night with David Letterman
Discover the backstage crew of Late Night with David Letterman →- Jay Leno
- Bill Cosby
- William Shatner
- Rosanne Cash
- Carol Kane
- Jonathan Winters
- Ann Wedgeworth
- Tim Thomerson
- Rip Taylor
- Jim Belushi
- Rob Reiner
- Robert Vaughn
- Darlene Love
- Terry Gilliam
- Lou Reed
- O.J. Simpson
- Tom Bodett
- Lisa Bonet
- Norm Macdonald
- Dick Clark
- Thomas F. Wilson
- Bob Newhart
- Robert Downey Jr.
- Bebe Neuwirth
- John Larroquette
- Linda Hamilton
- Ed O'Neill
- Adam West
- Joe Regalbuto
- Kathryn Harrold
- Patrick Dempsey
- Jason Priestley
- Bill Nye
- Bonnie Hunt
- Helen Hunt
- Janine Turner
- Marisa Tomei
- Jason Alexander
- Bob Hope
- Walter Kowalski
- Chris Mulkey
- Gilda Radner
- Elizabeth Ashley
- Joel Hodgson
- Richard Kiel
- Oprah Winfrey
- Laraine Newman
- Eric Roberts
- Steve Landesberg
- Timothy Busfield
- Shelley Winters
- Penelope Ann Miller
- Luke Perry
- Lysette Anthony
- Adam Arkin
- John Kruk
- Tony Danza
- Ben Stiller
- John Candy
- Dennis Miller
- Michael Jordan
- Julia Roberts
- Tom Kenny
- Sting
- Rodney Dangerfield
- Ernie Banks
- Manute Bol
- Sandra Bernhard
- Bill Maher
- Tim Conway
- Bob Knight
- Kris Kristofferson