Late Show with David Letterman facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Late Show with David Letterman |
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| Created by | David Letterman |
| Written by | Rob Burnett (head writer 1993–1996) Joe Toplyn (head writer 1996–1998) Rodney Rothman (head writer 1998–2000) Justin Stangel and Eric Stangel (co-head writers 2000–2013) Matt Roberts (head writer 2013–present) |
| Presented by | David Letterman |
| Starring | Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra |
| Narrated by | Bill Wendell (1993–1995) Alan Kalter (1995–present) |
| Country of origin | United States |
| No. of seasons | 21 |
| No. of episodes | 4,010 (as of April 3, 2014) |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Robert Morton (1993–1996) Peter Lassally (1993-1996) Rob Burnett (1996–present) Barbara Gaines (2000–present) Maria Pope (2000–present) Jude Brennan (2003–2015) |
| Production location(s) | Ed Sullivan Theater New York, New York |
| Running time | 62 minutes (with commercials) |
| Production company(s) | Worldwide Pants Incorporated CBS Productions (1993-2006) CBS Paramount Television (2006-2009) CBS Television Studios (2009-2015) |
| Release | |
| Original network | CBS |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Original release | August 30, 1993 – May 20, 2015 |
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| Related shows | Late Night with David Letterman (NBC, 1982–1993) |
Late Show with David Letterman was a very popular American late-night TV show. It was a talk show and a variety show. The show was hosted by the famous comedian David Letterman. It aired on the CBS television network.
The Late Show was on TV for a long time. It started on August 30, 1993. The very last episode aired on May 20, 2015. Over the years, the show won many important awards. These included Emmy Awards and TCA Awards.
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The Show's Music and Announcers
A big part of the show was its live band. This band was called the "CBS Orchestra." It was led by the talented musician Paul Shaffer. Before joining the Late Show, Paul Shaffer was also on the TV show Saturday Night Live.
The show also had an announcer who introduced David and the guests. From 1993 to 1995, Bill Wendell was the announcer. He retired in 1995. After him, Alan Kalter took over. Alan was the announcer until the show ended in 2015.
Guests and Famous Visitors
Many different kinds of people visited the Late Show. David Letterman interviewed lots of famous guests. These included:
- Important political figures
- Well-known athletes
- Popular writers
- Actors and actresses
- Directors and producers
- Famous singers
Letterman's Farewell and New Host
On April 3, 2014, David Letterman announced something big. He told everyone he would be leaving the show in 2015. His final episode was on May 20, 2015.
After David Letterman left, a new show took its place. This show was called The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. The new host was Stephen Colbert. His first episode aired on September 8, 2015.
Images for kids
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Letterman interviewing Michelle Obama in 2012
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View from the proscenium of the Ed Sullivan theater
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View of the stage with David Letterman's desk and guest seats
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View from the balcony
See also
In Spanish: Late Show with David Letterman para niños
