The David Letterman Show

The David Letterman Show

  • 1980
  • 1 Seasons
  • 90 Episodes
  •  6  (7)
  •   Ended

The David Letterman Show is a live morning NBC talk show hosted by David Letterman. It ran from June 23 to October 24, 1980. The show originally lasted 90 minutes, then 60 minutes from August 4 onward.

The David Letterman Show
Seasons
Show #90
90. Show #90
October 24, 1980
Dave jokes that the world is coming to an end; interviews with news anchor Edwin Newman and bandleader Frank Owen; Merrill Markoe, Rich Hall, Gerard Mulligan and Paul Raley tell jokes that didn't make it on the air during the summer; Wil Shriner shows bloopers from the show's run; Dave introduces crew members, including Kathleen Ankers, Bob Pook and Bill Wendell; Harve Mann sings ""The David Letterman Show"" theme; a deck of ""living"" playing cards dances through the studio as confetti and balloons are dropped.
Show #89
89. Show #89
October 23, 1980
Second to last show, with Steve Allen; kids' Halloween costumes.
Description
The David Letterman Show is a live morning NBC talk show hosted by David Letterman. It ran from June 23 to October 24, 1980. The show originally lasted 90 minutes, then 60 minutes from August 4 onward.
  • Premiere Date
    June 23, 1980
  • Rating
    6  (7)