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This year, David Letterman reached his historic 30th year in late-night comedy and, in August, will mark his 19th year as the host of the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN on CBS. After nearly 6,000 late-night broadcasts, he remains one of the most influential personalities in the history of television. Other than the late Johnny Carson, who hosted "The Tonight Show" also for 30 years, no late-night host comes near Letterman in longevity, critical praise and award recognition. Often imitated but never matched, Letterman presents, night after night, an unpredictable hour of innovative comedy.

On Aug. 30, 1993, the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN made its debut, and it quickly went on to become one of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed programs of the year. Nineteen years later, the LATE SHOW continues to deliver inventive and imaginative comedy every night. For its efforts, it has earned six Emmy Awards as Outstanding Variety, Music or Comedy Program.

Letterman's first network break came in 1978 on the CBS variety series "Mary," starring Mary Tyler Moore. In November of that year, he made the first of his 22 appearances on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson." He also guest-hosted "Tonight" numerous times.

In 1980, Letterman began hosting an Emmy Award-winning morning comedy-variety program, "The David Letterman Show," which ran for three months on NBC. His critically acclaimed show "Late Night with David Letterman" premiered in February 1982. Throughout its 11? years, "Late Night" was honored with many awards, including five Emmys and 35 Emmy nominations.

From the start, Letterman has been critically applauded for redefining the talk-show genre. In 1992, he received the prestigious George Foster Peabody Award for taking "one of TV's most conventional and least inventive forms - the talk show - and infusing it with freshness and imagination." In March 2011, Letterman was awarded the prestigious Johnny Carson Award for Comedic Excellence at Comedy Central's first annual "The Comedy Awards." Letterman has also won two American Comedy Awards as Funniest Male Performer in a Television Series, and in 1995, 2001, 2011 and 2012, he was nominated for a Career Achievement Award by the Television Critics Association. Letterman was also honored as "Favorite Late Night Talk Show Host" at the 31st Annual People's Choice Awards in 2005.

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by A.A. Cristi - May 07, 2024

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by Macon Prickett - May 30, 2018

Comedy Central announced today that it has ordered Stupid Questions with Chris Distefano, a weekly interstitial series created to intertwine Comedy Central's stand-up world premieres with its deep archive of classics during the network's stand-up heavy Friday nights. Stupid Questions premieres on Fr...


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by Kaitlin Milligan - November 13, 2018

For the 10th anniversary of Jukebox the Ghost's debut album, Let Live & Let Ghosts, Yep Roc Records will release a limited deluxe edition LP on January 11. Featured on red moon-colored vinyl with glitter and foil throughout, the Joe LaPorta-remastered LP includes a poster of the band and a digital d...


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by Macon Prickett - April 24, 2018

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by Michael Major - March 31, 2022

Brooklyn born comedian and podcast host Chris Distefano is getting ready to release his comedy special and debut comedy album. Many may know Chris Distefano from his breakout role on MTV’s Guy Code and spinoff Girl Code or any of the other TV roles he’s had over the years. Plus, check out his upcomi...


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by A.A. Cristi - April 24, 2018

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by A.A. Cristi - April 11, 2023

MR. OATMEAL purrrforms at the Fresh Fruit Festival. Matt Kirsch's clever dark comedy about love and how long a cat should live makes it world premiere at the 2023 Fresh Fruit Festival. ...


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by TV News Desk - July 28, 2021

Inspired by David Letterman’s beloved segment “Stupid Pet Tricks,” the new comedy series will retain all the original charm, silly fun, and appreciation for the often-absurd bond between humans and their animal friends, with comedy legend and host Sarah Silverman infusing it with a quirky vibe. ...


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by Caryn Robbins - October 12, 2017

A lineup of leading performers, including Senator Al Franken, Jimmy Kimmel, Norm Macdonald, Steve Martin, John Mulaney, Bill Murray, Amy Schumer, Paul Shaffer, Martin Short, Eddie Vedder, Jimmie Walker, and others will salute David Letterman at the 20th annual Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for Ame...


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by Michael Major - May 03, 2022

Along with this new special Chris was recently announced as part of Netflix Is A Joke: The Festival, with his own headlining set on Thursday May 5th at the Peppermint Club, as well being selected for the Amy Schumer and Friends set on May 6th at the Hollywood Palladium. Check out new tour dates now!...


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