David Letterman: News

If Johnny Carson was considered the king of late-night TV, David Letterman was the revolutionary prince. He was funny, abrasive, self-deprecating, and rude, among other things. He revolutionized late-night TV with his deadpan humor. His feud with his contemporary Jay Leno was one for ages. In a career spanning over 30 years as a late-night host, there aren’t many things Letterman hasn’t done, and there aren’t many people he hasn’t made uncomfortable. David Letterman was born on April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana. His love for humor was inspired by his father. After graduating from Ball State University, he began his career as a weatherman-cum-TV announcer in the early ‘70s. His career in late-night television began by appearing as a guest on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.’ He soon became a permanent substitute host. In 1980, NBC gave Letterman his first chance as the main host. However, his daytime show ‘The David Letterman Show’ stopped airing after a few months due to poor ratings. NBS gave him another chance in 1982 with ‘Late Night With David Letterman.’ The show enjoyed great success and Letterman was touted as Carson’s successor to the ‘Tonight Show.’ However, NBC chose to go with Jay Leno. Letterman quit NBC in 1993 to host his own late-night show on CBS - ‘Late Show with David Letterman.’ He hosted the show till his retirement in 2015. In his late-night career, Letterman has been nominated for 52 Emmy Awards and has won 10.

21 Nov 2023

Hollywood

David Letterman makes 'The Late Show' comeback; receives warm welcome

After an eight-year hiatus, David Letterman, the renowned former host of The Late Show, made a grand comeback to the Ed Sullivan Theater, receiving a standing ovation from the audience, including his successor, Stephen Colbert.

01 May 2022

Hollywood

Let's celebrate 5 best talk show hosts of all time

Ellen DeGeneres revealed on Friday she had taped the final episode of The Ellen DeGeneres Show after hosting it for 19 seasons over two decades.

26 Oct 2020

Netflix

Robert Downey Jr. discusses drugs on Letterman's Netflix show

David Letterman has hosted Robert Downey Jr. several times.

29 Jun 2019

London

SRK has a special message for Suhana, on her graduation

It's a cocktail of emotions when one realizes that their children have grown up and that they have grown older with them.

23 Jun 2019

Shah Rukh Khan

SRK on taking time-off: Want to spend time with family

Perhaps, for the first time in his career, Shah Rukh Khan is taking some time off. Notably, King Khan has not signed any film since his last outing, Zero (2018).

07 Jun 2019

Shah Rukh Khan

Is Letterman shooting his Netflix show with SRK in India?

Shah Rukh Khan has a huge fan following across the world.