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David Letterman
rip
Oct. 29, 2024
Young Frankenstein
Actress Teri Garr Dead at 79
Mel Brooks remembers her “humor and lively spirit” on set.
By
Alejandra Gularte
gay for miley ray
June 12, 2024
David Letterman Is the Only Straight Man Allowed at Miley Cyrus’s Private Shows
He is apparently “one of very few, if not the only” straight men who’s been granted entry.
By
Hershal Pandya
edgy esoteric stuff
Apr. 2, 2024
5-Year-Old John Mulaney Wanted to Be a Sex Therapist
The comedian recalls joking about this with his dad’s law colleagues in an upcoming episode of David Letterman’s
My Next Guest Needs No Introducti
on.
By
Hershal Pandya
the great bits
Jan. 22, 2024
Dwayne Kennedy’s Uncomfortable Truths
Revisiting the comedian’s incredible 2002
Letterman
stand-up set.
By
John Roy
last night on late night
Nov. 21, 2023
David Letterman Is Still Traumatized by Green Day’s Drummer
“I assumed he was kidding around or perhaps he wanted to hurt me.”
By
Devon Ivie
homecomings
Nov. 16, 2023
Stephen Colbert’s Next
Late Show
Guest Needs No Introduction
Hint: he used to be the host!
By
Jennifer Zhan
2023 writers’ strike
May 17, 2023
How Will the WGA Strike Affect Late-Night TV?
Who’s paying their staff? What’s airing instead? How dark has it gotten?
By
Hershal Pandya
the last last late late show
Apr. 28, 2023
James Corden Says a Musical Good-bye to
The Late Late Show
The show’s final episode featured a late-night-host reunion, Tom Cruise, Harry Styles, Will Ferrell, and a lot of singing.
By
Hershal Pandya
superlatives
Apr. 26, 2023
The Best and Funniest of Warren Zevon, According to David Letterman
“Somebody should have said, ‘Hey, dumbass, why don’t you ask him about some of these songs?’ That didn’t happen, but I’m not taking blame for that.”
By
Devon Ivie
guest stars
May 5, 2022
Will Smith and Billie Eilish to Appear on David Letterman’s Netflix Series
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
returns May 20.
By
Josef Adalian
duos
Mar. 10, 2022
There Was No Better
Letterman
Guest Than Amy Sedaris
Like Hello Deli and “Stupid Pet Tricks,” she was a
Late Show
fixture.
By
Tom Smyth
youtube
Feb. 7, 2022
The Top Ten Videos From the
Letterman
YouTube Channel (So Far)
From Dave at the Taco Bell drive-through to the famous Kaufman-Lawler brawl.
By
Ramsey Ess
the classics
Feb. 1, 2022
David Letterman Launches YouTube Channel for Classic Late-Night Clips
“Chosen completely at random by an old computer that used to pick numbers for the New York Lotto.”
By
Rebecca Alter
anniversaries
Feb. 1, 2022
Paul Shaffer’s
Letterman
,
SNL
, and
Blues Brothers
Memories
A chat with the musician and longtime bandleader on the 40th anniversary of
Late Night
’s debut.
By
Andy Hoglund
it’s a job
Jan. 21, 2022
Who Wants to Host the 2022 Oscars?
Inside the search for this year’s master of ceremonies, which is less about who is best for the job and more about who’s willing to take it.
By
Chris Lee
mask off
Nov. 21, 2021
When Celebrities Hide Their Identities
The prank is that there is a real guy in here.
By
Bethy Squires
rip
Oct. 7, 2021
Remembering Alan Kalter Through His Best
Late Show
With David Letterman
Moments
RIP Big Red!
By
Ramsey Ess
rip
Sept. 15, 2021
20 Times Norm Macdonald Was the Best TV Guest
Featuring classic clips from
Letterman
,
Conan
, and more.
By
Dan Reilly
stupid pet tricks
July 28, 2021
Stupid Pet Tricks
Returning As TV Series, With Sarah Silverman Hosting
David Letterman will executive produce the adaptation of his iconic
Late Show
segment.
By
Justin Curto
heroes
May 18, 2021
The Awkward, Hostile, and Hilarious Late-Night Appearances of Charles Grodin
Whether you rooted for or against him, chances were you’d be talking about him the morning after.
By
Samantha Pitchel
drew’s news
Feb. 23, 2021
David Letterman Pranked Drew Barrymore on Her Birthday and Made Her Weep
“You’re actually crying! Oh, that breaks my heart. God bless you!”
By
Rebecca Alter
a long talk
Nov. 2, 2020
David Letterman Thinks Trump Will ‘Lose It Big’ This Time
The late-night legend talks about the 2020 election, saying no to
SNL,
and his legacy.
By
Josef Adalian
trailer mix
Oct. 6, 2020
Dave Chappelle and David Letterman Talk Police Brutality
The
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
trailer also features Kim Kardashian, Lizzo, and Robert Downey Jr.
By
Megh Wright
stand-up
Oct. 1, 2020
David Letterman Was ‘Petrified’ the First Time He Performed at the Comedy Store
Showtime’s documentary series about the club debuts October 4.
By
Megh Wright
guest stars
Sept. 23, 2020
Dave Chappelle and Kim Kardashian to Appear on Letterman’s Netflix Talk Show
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
returns on October 21.
By
Josef Adalian
last night on late night
Feb. 4, 2020
Desus and Mero’s Extended Interview With David Letterman Is a Total Delight
The hosts had lots of fun with “the Michael Jordan of late night.”
By
Megh Wright
happy endings
Oct. 30, 2019
David Letterman Apologizes for Sexism During His Late-Night Days
“I’m sorry about the whole thing. Honestly, I am sorry.”
By
Megh Wright
July 2, 2019
Chris Distefano Recalls an Incredible Interaction With John Travolta
“John Travolta, you have your hand on my nipple.”
By
Jesse David Fox
and
Liz Rowley
lgbtq rights
June 28, 2019
David Letterman and Jonathan Van Ness Groom Each Other’s Thick, Lustrous Beards
“Has anyone in conversation ever just fainted talking to you?”
By
Halle Kiefer
sexual assault
May 28, 2019
Ellen DeGeneres Says Her Stepfather Molested Her When She Was a Teenager
She discussed the experience on Letterman’s Netflix show.
By
Jackson McHenry
where’s the beef?
May 28, 2019
Kanye Is ‘Not Allowed to Mention’ Drake
On David Letterman’s Netflix show.
By
Hunter Harris
trailer mix
May 16, 2019
Letterman Chats With Kanye, Ellen, and More in New Trailer for His Netflix Show
Kanye West, Ellen DeGeneres, Tiffany Haddish, and more will appear next season.
By
Megh Wright
last night on late night
May 16, 2019
Busy Philipps Brought to Tears by a Surprise Letterman Pep Talk
“E! can just, you know, suck it.”
By
Megh Wright
netflix
May 14, 2019
David Letterman’s Netflix Series Returns This Month
Featuring Kanye West and some other unannounced guests.
By
Megh Wright
famous friends
Feb. 16, 2019
David Letterman Isn’t Hip to Jimmy Fallon’s Avocado Toast
A gift-giving gone wrong.
By
Devon Ivie
exclusive
Jan. 18, 2019
David Letterman Interviewed Kanye West for His Netflix Talk Show
A large portion of the chat reportedly revolved around mental health.
By
Josef Adalian
chosen family
Dec. 15, 2018
Chris Elliott Cried When Letterman Quit
The Late Show
“When he dies that’s going to be even more devastating.”
By
Bethy Squires
last night on late night
May 24, 2018
David Letterman Gives Seth Meyers a Very Tiny, Very Creepy Gift on
Late Night
“These are tenacious little bastards.”
By
Megh Wright
roll clip!
May 21, 2018
Can You Guess How Donald Trump Rated His Daughter on the Hotness Scale?
Go ahead, try.
By
Jordan Crucchiola
on comedy
May 4, 2018
Tina Fey Calls Out David Letterman for Lack of Female
Late Show
Writers
“That is my ignorance, and I feel bad for that,” Letterman said.
By
Devon Ivie
exclusive
May 1, 2018
Tina Fey Explains How She Turned
Mean Girls
Into a Musical
Fey appears on Letterman’s Netflix show this Friday.
By
Jackson McHenry
roll clip!
Apr. 4, 2018
This Blue Ivy Story Is the Best Minute of Jay-Z’s David Letterman Interview
A little legend.
By
Corinna Burford
vulture lists
Feb. 28, 2018
What’s New on Netflix: March 2018
Martin Scorsese’s
Casino,
a documentary about the Flint water crisis, and much more.
By
Andrew Lapin
Feb. 13, 2018
David Letterman’s Netflix Show Underscores the Value of the Talk-Show Interview
With the second episode of
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
, Letterman continues to make the case that talk shows should be about conversations.
By
Jen Chaney
Jan. 12, 2018
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
Is a Very Different Kind of Letterman Show
David Letterman’s Netflix talk show could go wherever his mind decides to wander.
By
Matt Zoller Seitz
my next guest needs no introduction
Jan. 12, 2018
Obama Charms Letterman With a Story About Dropping Malia Off at College
He had a lot of trouble with a dang lamp.
By
Jackson McHenry
my next guest needs no introduction
Jan. 12, 2018
David Letterman and Barack Obama Avoid Talking About Trump on New Netflix Series
Both make occasional reference to the country’s current fraught political climate, but neither mentions the current president directly.
By
Jackson McHenry
dad moves
Jan. 10, 2018
Barack Obama Once Shook What His Mama Give Him in Front of Prince
Sasha made him do it.
By
Dee Lockett
netflix
Jan. 5, 2018
David Letterman and His Big-Name Guests Are Here in the Trailer for Netflix Show
My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
will air six 60-minute episodes monthly starting January 12.
By
Jackson McHenry
Jan. 5, 2018
David Letterman’s Netflix Show ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’ […]
Netflix has revealed the title, premiere date, and guest lineup of David Letterman’s new talk show. Titled My Next Guest Needs No Introduction […]
By
Megh Wright
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