Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman

  • 1993
  • 22 Seasons
  • 4252 Episodes
  •  6.4  (159)
  •   Ended

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

Late Show with David Letterman
Seasons
Episode 149
149. Episode 149
May 20, 2015
The final episode includes surprises, memorable highlights and the last Top Ten List.
The Final Late Show with David Letterman
138. The Final Late Show with David Letterman
May 20, 2015
6,028th broadcast
Bill Murray, Bob Dylan
137. Bill Murray, Bob Dylan
May 19, 2015
Tom Hanks, Eddie Vedder
136. Tom Hanks, Eddie Vedder
May 18, 2015
Oprah Winfrey, Norm Macdonald
135. Oprah Winfrey, Norm Macdonald
May 15, 2015
Al Pacino, George Clooney, Tom Waits
134. Al Pacino, George Clooney, Tom Waits
May 14, 2015
Julia Roberts, Paul Shaffer, Ryan Adams
133. Julia Roberts, Paul Shaffer, Ryan Adams
May 13, 2015
Bill Clinton, Adam Sandler
132. Bill Clinton, Adam Sandler
May 12, 2015
Howard Stern, Don Rickles
131. Howard Stern, Don Rickles
May 11, 2015
Ray Romano, Brian Regan, Dave Matthews Band
130. Ray Romano, Brian Regan, Dave Matthews Band
May 08, 2015
Tina Fey, First Aid Kit
129. Tina Fey, First Aid Kit
May 07, 2015
Martin Short, Norah Jones
128. Martin Short, Norah Jones
May 06, 2015
Reese Witherspoon, Nathan Lane, Mumford & Sons
127. Reese Witherspoon, Nathan Lane, Mumford & Sons
May 05, 2015
President Barack Obama, Will Ferrell, the Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile
126. President Barack Obama, Will Ferrell, the Avett Brothers, Brandi Carlile
May 04, 2015
Steve Martin, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Amos Lee, Ralph Stanley, Mark O'Connor
125. Steve Martin, Emmylou Harris, Rodney Crowell, Amos Lee, Ralph Stanley, Mark O'Connor
May 01, 2015
First Lady Michelle Obama Hootie and the Blowfish
124. First Lady Michelle Obama Hootie and the Blowfish
April 30, 2015
Jack Hanna, John Popper
123. Jack Hanna, John Popper
April 29, 2015
Michael Keaton, Future Islands
122. Michael Keaton, Future Islands
April 28, 2015
Scarlett Johansson, John Mellencamp, Todd Rundgren
121. Scarlett Johansson, John Mellencamp, Todd Rundgren
April 27, 2015
Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires
120. Jerry Seinfeld, Jason Isbell & Amanda Shires
April 24, 2015
Robert Downey Jr., Chris Russo, Elvis Costello
119. Robert Downey Jr., Chris Russo, Elvis Costello
April 23, 2015
Bruce Willis, Dawes
118. Bruce Willis, Dawes
April 22, 2015
Piedmont Bird Callers, Paul Rudd
117. Piedmont Bird Callers, Paul Rudd
April 21, 2015
John Travolta, Amy Schumer, the Waterboys
116. John Travolta, Amy Schumer, the Waterboys
April 20, 2015
Alec Baldwin, John Mayer
115. Alec Baldwin, John Mayer
April 17, 2015
Kevin James, Tom Dreesen, Tracy Chapman
114. Kevin James, Tom Dreesen, Tracy Chapman
April 16, 2015
Michael J. Fox, Iron & Wine, Ben Bridwell
113. Michael J. Fox, Iron & Wine, Ben Bridwell
April 15, 2015
Billy Crystal, Chris Russo, Chris Stapleton
112. Billy Crystal, Chris Russo, Chris Stapleton
April 14, 2015
Sarah Jessica Parker, Julie Chen, Asleep at the Wheel
111. Sarah Jessica Parker, Julie Chen, Asleep at the Wheel
April 13, 2015
Mike Myers, Nick Griffin, Banks
110. Mike Myers, Nick Griffin, Banks
April 03, 2015
Kelly Ripa, Aasif Mandvi, Fat White Family
109. Kelly Ripa, Aasif Mandvi, Fat White Family
April 02, 2015
Sen. Al Franken, Billy Eichner, David Sanborn
108. Sen. Al Franken, Billy Eichner, David Sanborn
April 01, 2015
David Duchovny, Josh Gad, Houndmouth
107. David Duchovny, Josh Gad, Houndmouth
March 31, 2015
Neil Patrick Harris, Charlie Cox, the Suffers
106. Neil Patrick Harris, Charlie Cox, the Suffers
March 30, 2015
James Franco, Jake Johannsen, Action Bronson
105. James Franco, Jake Johannsen, Action Bronson
March 25, 2015
Bill O'Reilly, Aubrey Plaza
104. Bill O'Reilly, Aubrey Plaza
March 24, 2015
Ben Stiller, Tove Lo
103. Ben Stiller, Tove Lo
March 23, 2015
Norm MacDonald, Theo James
102. Norm MacDonald, Theo James
March 18, 2015
Will Ferrell, Glen Hansard
101. Will Ferrell, Glen Hansard
March 17, 2015
Shailene Woodley, Dr. Cornel West, Matthew E. White
100. Shailene Woodley, Dr. Cornel West, Matthew E. White
March 16, 2015
Kevin Bacon, Jimmie Walker, Airborne Toxic Event
99. Kevin Bacon, Jimmie Walker, Airborne Toxic Event
March 13, 2015
Lena Dunham, Bobby Cannavale, Andy Kim with Kevin Drew
98. Lena Dunham, Bobby Cannavale, Andy Kim with Kevin Drew
March 12, 2015
Kelsey Grammer, Stevie Wonder
97. Kelsey Grammer, Stevie Wonder
March 11, 2015
Patricia Arquette, Will Butler
96. Patricia Arquette, Will Butler
March 10, 2015
Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Alabama Shakes
95. Kevin Spacey, Lily James, Alabama Shakes
March 09, 2015
Julianna Margulies, Eric Ripert, Glass Animals
94. Julianna Margulies, Eric Ripert, Glass Animals
February 25, 2015
Matthew Broderick, Ellie Kemper, JD McPherson
93. Matthew Broderick, Ellie Kemper, JD McPherson
February 24, 2015
Helen Mirren, the 2015 Daytona 500 winner, Steve Earle
92. Helen Mirren, the 2015 Daytona 500 winner, Steve Earle
February 23, 2015
Kid Scientists, Sean Hayes, Judah & the Lion
91. Kid Scientists, Sean Hayes, Judah & the Lion
February 20, 2015
Don Cheadle, Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson, Mikky Ekko
90. Don Cheadle, Ilana Glazer & Abbi Jacobson, Mikky Ekko
February 19, 2015
Will Smith, Grizfolk
89. Will Smith, Grizfolk
February 18, 2015
Dakota Johnson, David Tochinskiy, Twin Shadow
88. Dakota Johnson, David Tochinskiy, Twin Shadow
February 17, 2015
Matthew Perry, Adam Scott, Kishi Bashi
87. Matthew Perry, Adam Scott, Kishi Bashi
February 16, 2015
Bill Hader, Pat McGann, Shakey Graves
86. Bill Hader, Pat McGann, Shakey Graves
February 13, 2015
Tom Hanks, Sturgill Simpson
85. Tom Hanks, Sturgill Simpson
February 12, 2015
Bill Belichick, Elisabeth Moss, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear
84. Bill Belichick, Elisabeth Moss, Madisen Ward and the Mama Bear
February 11, 2015
Courtney Love, Chris Elliott, Rhiannon Giddens
83. Courtney Love, Chris Elliott, Rhiannon Giddens
February 10, 2015
Steve Carell, Dr. Cornel West
82. Steve Carell, Dr. Cornel West
February 09, 2015
Sienna Miller, Andy Kindler, Bob Mould
81. Sienna Miller, Andy Kindler, Bob Mould
February 06, 2015
Martin Short, Bettye Lavette
80. Martin Short, Bettye Lavette
February 05, 2015
Ryan Reynolds, Dierks Bentley
79. Ryan Reynolds, Dierks Bentley
February 04, 2015
Dr. Phil McGraw, Robin Tunney, Diana Krall
78. Dr. Phil McGraw, Robin Tunney, Diana Krall
February 03, 2015
Jack Hanna, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
77. Jack Hanna, Sharon Jones and the Dap-Kings
February 02, 2015
Aziz Ansari, Brian Kiley, Ben Howard
76. Aziz Ansari, Brian Kiley, Ben Howard
January 30, 2015
John Oliver, Mayim Bialik, Death Cab for Cutie
75. John Oliver, Mayim Bialik, Death Cab for Cutie
January 29, 2015
Viola Davis, Ben Schwartz, Marty Stuart
74. Viola Davis, Ben Schwartz, Marty Stuart
January 28, 2015
Andrew Luck, Oscar Isaac, Drenge
73. Andrew Luck, Oscar Isaac, Drenge
January 27, 2015
Louis CK, Nicolle Wallace, the Lone Bellow
72. Louis CK, Nicolle Wallace, the Lone Bellow
January 26, 2015
Urban Meyer, Johnny Beehner, Ella Henderson
71. Urban Meyer, Johnny Beehner, Ella Henderson
January 16, 2015
Larry David, Dan Patrick, Sleater-Kinney
70. Larry David, Dan Patrick, Sleater-Kinney
January 15, 2015
Amanda Peet, Ryn Weaver
69. Amanda Peet, Ryn Weaver
January 14, 2015
Anderson Cooper, Shovels & Rope
68. Anderson Cooper, Shovels & Rope
January 13, 2015
Gordon Ramsay, Adam Devine, St. Paul and the Broken Bones
67. Gordon Ramsay, Adam Devine, St. Paul and the Broken Bones
January 12, 2015
Michael Somerville, Nicole Atkins
66. Michael Somerville, Nicole Atkins
January 09, 2015
Donald Trump, Chelsea Peretti, Foxygen
65. Donald Trump, Chelsea Peretti, Foxygen
January 08, 2015
Julianne Moore, Catfish & the Bottlemen
64. Julianne Moore, Catfish & the Bottlemen
January 07, 2015
Ethan Hawke, Allison Williams, Parquet Courts
63. Ethan Hawke, Allison Williams, Parquet Courts
January 06, 2015
Kathy Griffin, David Oyelowo, Lera Lynn
62. Kathy Griffin, David Oyelowo, Lera Lynn
January 05, 2015
Jay Thomas, Josh Brolin, Darlene Love
61. Jay Thomas, Josh Brolin, Darlene Love
December 19, 2014
The final Christmas episode. Jay Thomas drops by to once again tell "The best talk show story, ever", then he and David try to knock the meatball off the Christmas tree in the Late Show Quarterback Challenge. An interview with Josh Brolin. The show wraps up with Darlene Love's last Late Show performance of Christmas (Baby Please Come Home).
Rosie O’Donnel,l Jeff Altman
60. Rosie O’Donnel,l Jeff Altman
December 18, 2014
Tom Brokaw, Will Nelson & Billy Joe Shaver
59. Tom Brokaw, Will Nelson & Billy Joe Shaver
December 17, 2014
New Holiday Toys, Anna Kendrick, Charli XCX
58. New Holiday Toys, Anna Kendrick, Charli XCX
December 16, 2014
Emma Stone Top, Marcus Mariota, Bob Seger
57. Emma Stone Top, Marcus Mariota, Bob Seger
December 15, 2014
Jamie Foxx, Robert Klein, Dan Penn
56. Jamie Foxx, Robert Klein, Dan Penn
December 12, 2014
Chris Rock, Sting
55. Chris Rock, Sting
December 11, 2014
Meryl Streep, Rebel Wilson, J. Cole
54. Meryl Streep, Rebel Wilson, J. Cole
December 10, 2014
Ben Stiller, Olivia Munn, LaLa Brooks
53. Ben Stiller, Olivia Munn, LaLa Brooks
December 09, 2014
Joaquin Phoenix, Cristela Alonzo, Al Green
52. Joaquin Phoenix, Cristela Alonzo, Al Green
December 08, 2014
Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. John P. Holdren, Nico & Vinz
51. Jake Gyllenhaal, Dr. John P. Holdren, Nico & Vinz
November 26, 2014
Emily Blunt, Adam Resnick, Wu-Tang Clan
50. Emily Blunt, Adam Resnick, Wu-Tang Clan
November 25, 2014
Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris
49. Seth Rogen, Amy Sedaris
November 24, 2014
Norman Lear, TV on the Radio
48. Norman Lear, TV on the Radio
November 21, 2014
Edward Norton, Jessye Norman
47. Edward Norton, Jessye Norman
November 20, 2014
Regis Philbin, Hundred Waters
46. Regis Philbin, Hundred Waters
November 19, 2014
Stupid Pet Tricks, Charlie Day, Hiss Golden Messenger
45. Stupid Pet Tricks, Charlie Day, Hiss Golden Messenger
November 18, 2014
Jason Sudeikis, Allison Janney, Damien Rice
44. Jason Sudeikis, Allison Janney, Damien Rice
November 17, 2014
Kristin Chenoweth; Chris Young
43. Kristin Chenoweth; Chris Young
November 14, 2014
Actress Kristin Chenoweth; Chris Young performs.
Jon Stewart, Shawn Mendes
42. Jon Stewart, Shawn Mendes
November 13, 2014
Jennifer Lawrence, Boris Johnson
41. Jennifer Lawrence, Boris Johnson
November 12, 2014
Steve Carell, Martha Stewart, OK Go
40. Steve Carell, Martha Stewart, OK Go
November 11, 2014
Katie Holmes, Alex Zanardi
39. Katie Holmes, Alex Zanardi
November 10, 2014
Amy Schumer, Jeff Caldwell
38. Amy Schumer, Jeff Caldwell
November 07, 2014
Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Page, Mapei
37. Whoopi Goldberg, Jimmy Page, Mapei
November 06, 2014
Jennifer Lopez, Rob Riggle, Kimbra
36. Jennifer Lopez, Rob Riggle, Kimbra
November 05, 2014
Martin Short, Father John Misty
35. Martin Short, Father John Misty
November 03, 2014
Keith Olbermann, Brian Regan, Run the Jewels
34. Keith Olbermann, Brian Regan, Run the Jewels
October 31, 2014
Brian Williams, Perfume Genius
33. Brian Williams, Perfume Genius
October 30, 2014
Jim Carrey, David Tennant
32. Jim Carrey, David Tennant
October 29, 2014
Taylor Swift, Tom Mison
31. Taylor Swift, Tom Mison
October 28, 2014
Amy Poehler, Sen. Jeff Flake, Sen. Martin Heinrich, Mastodon, Jerry Lee Lewis
30. Amy Poehler, Sen. Jeff Flake, Sen. Martin Heinrich, Mastodon, Jerry Lee Lewis
October 27, 2014
Jessica Chastain, Lenny Marcus, Foo Fighters
29. Jessica Chastain, Lenny Marcus, Foo Fighters
October 17, 2014
Tom Selleck, Jenny Slate, Foo Fighters
28. Tom Selleck, Jenny Slate, Foo Fighters
October 16, 2014
Bill Murray, Foo Fighters
27. Bill Murray, Foo Fighters
October 15, 2014
Michael Keaton, Foo Fighters
26. Michael Keaton, Foo Fighters
October 14, 2014
Russell Brand, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
25. Russell Brand, Dave Grohl, Foo Fighters
October 13, 2014
Chelsea Handler; Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele; Angaleena Presley
24. Chelsea Handler; Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele; Angaleena Presley
October 10, 2014
TV host Chelsea Handler; comics Keegan-Michael Key and Jordan Peele; Angaleena Presley performs.
Robert Duvall, Elle Fanning, Rival Sons
23. Robert Duvall, Elle Fanning, Rival Sons
October 09, 2014
Anderson Cooper, Gina Rodriguez, Hatsune Miku
22. Anderson Cooper, Gina Rodriguez, Hatsune Miku
October 08, 2014
Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Paulson, Lizzo
21. Robert Downey Jr., Sarah Paulson, Lizzo
October 07, 2014
Aziz Ansari, Tom Dreesen
20. Aziz Ansari, Tom Dreesen
October 06, 2014
Mariska Hargitay, Simon Amstell, Kandace Springs
19. Mariska Hargitay, Simon Amstell, Kandace Springs
October 03, 2014
Johnny Galecki, Andre Benjamin, Delta Spirit
18. Johnny Galecki, Andre Benjamin, Delta Spirit
October 02, 2014
Bill O'Reilly, Cristin Milioti
17. Bill O'Reilly, Cristin Milioti
October 01, 2014
John Oliver, Maggie Q, Bleachers
16. John Oliver, Maggie Q, Bleachers
September 30, 2014
Neil Patrick Harris, Jamie Oliver, Aretha Franklin
15. Neil Patrick Harris, Jamie Oliver, Aretha Franklin
September 29, 2014
Ted Danson, Andrew Norelli
14. Ted Danson, Andrew Norelli
September 26, 2014
Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Jackson ONE
13. Jerry Seinfeld, Michael Jackson ONE
September 25, 2014
Kelly Ripa, Jim Gaffigan, Paloma Faith
12. Kelly Ripa, Jim Gaffigan, Paloma Faith
September 24, 2014
Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz
11. Denzel Washington, Lenny Kravitz
September 23, 2014
Mark Harmon,
10. Mark Harmon, "Jungle" Jack Hanna
September 22, 2014
Mindy Kaling, Jake Johannsen, Maddie & Tae
9. Mindy Kaling, Jake Johannsen, Maddie & Tae
September 12, 2014
Jason Bateman, Billy Eichner, Ryan Adams
8. Jason Bateman, Billy Eichner, Ryan Adams
September 11, 2014
Dr. Phil, Katharine McPhee, Death from Above 1979, Ray Benson
7. Dr. Phil, Katharine McPhee, Death from Above 1979, Ray Benson
September 10, 2014
Michael Strahan, Richard Branson, Interpol
6. Michael Strahan, Richard Branson, Interpol
September 09, 2014
Bill Maher, Henrik Lundqvist, Spoon
5. Bill Maher, Henrik Lundqvist, Spoon
September 08, 2014
Tina Fey, Moody McCarthy, Kevin Drew
4. Tina Fey, Moody McCarthy, Kevin Drew
September 05, 2014
Steve Buscemi, Indy Car Season Champ, Alt-J
3. Steve Buscemi, Indy Car Season Champ, Alt-J
September 04, 2014
Kristen Wiig, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, The New Pornographers
2. Kristen Wiig, Sen. Elizabeth Warren, The New Pornographers
September 03, 2014
Luke Wilson, Julie Chen, Lee Brice
1. Luke Wilson, Julie Chen, Lee Brice
September 02, 2014
Description
Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.
  • Genres
    TalkComedy
  • Cast
    David Letterman
    Paul Shaffer
    Alan Kalter
  • Channel
    CBS
  • Premiere Date
    August 30, 1993
  • Rating
    6.4  (159)
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