"Late Show with David Letterman" (1993) TV series 1993-????

User Rating:

7.6/10   

Director:

Randi Grossack

Writers:

Ross Abrash (writer) (2004)
Kevin Etten (writer)

Seasons:

1 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 17 | unknown

Release Date:

30 August 1993 (USA)

Genre:

Comedy | Music | Talk-Show

Tagline:

"There is no off position on the genius switch."

Plot:

The Late Show with David Letterman is an hour-long weeknight comedy and talk-show broadcast by CBS from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City.

Plot Keywords:

New York City | Late Night | Cult Favorite | Cult Comedy | Cult TV

Awards:

Won 9 Primetime Emmys. Another 3 wins & 80 nominations

US TV Schedule:

Mon. Nov. 9	11:35 PM	CBS
Tue. Nov. 10	11:35 PM	CBS

Cast

Paul Shaffer	...	Himself - Band Director / ... (1,673 episodes, 1993-2009)
David Letterman	...	Himself - Host / ... (1,543 episodes, 1993-2009)
Alan Kalter	...	Himself - Announcer / ... (438 episodes, 1995-2009)

Also Known As:

Late Show Backstage (USA) (title for episodes with guest hosts)
Letterman (Australia)
The Late Show (USA) (informal short title)

Runtime:

USA:60 min (including commercials)

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Colour:

Colour

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Sound Mix:

Dolby

Certification:

Australia:PG

Filming Locations:

Boca Raton, Florida, USA

Company:

Worldwide Pants

Trivia:

Tom Arnold is the first guest host to fill in for David Letterman due to a non-illness related absence.

Quotes:

Alan Kalter: Hi, I'm Alan Kalter, TV's Dr. Love.

Movie Connections:

Referenced in "Beavis and Butt-Head: Late Night with Butt-head (#4.12)" (1994)

Letterman is king of Late Night.

David Letterman is the king of Late Night TV. On the air now for 21 years, apporching 10 years as host of the "Late Show" on CBS. Leno is no match to Letterman, nor is Jimmy Kimmel on ABC. I feel like the "Late Show" has more class then other late night talk shows, though you might think not it at times. When Dave retires he will leave BIG shoes to fill.