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United States David Letterman is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer, recognized for his 33-year career in late-night television. He is a prominent figure in the entertainment industry, known for his distinctive humor and significant contributions to television.
Exclusive partnership to launch 'Letterman TV,' a free, ad-supported (FAST) channel featuring content from David Letterman's 33-year career, including episodes from 'The Late Show with David Letterman' and 'Late Night with David Letterman.' This collaboration brings together his NBC and CBS legacies onto a single platform.
David Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants, produced his late-night shows ('Late Night with David Letterman' and 'Late Show with David Letterman'), in addition to other series like 'The Late Late Show' and the successful CBS sitcom 'Everybody Loves Raymond.' The company also negotiates contracts for Letterman.
David Letterman co-owns this auto racing team alongside Bobby Rahal and Mike Lanigan. The team competes in the WeatherTech SportsCar Championship and NTT IndyCar series, notably winning the Indianapolis 500 twice: in 2004 with Buddy Rice and in 2020 with Takuma Sato.
David Michael Letterman was born on April 12, 1947, in Indianapolis, Indiana. After graduating from Ball State University in 1969 with a degree in telecommunications, Letterman began his career in television as a weatherman in Indianapolis. His unconventional on-air style, which included humorously congratulating a tropical storm and fabricating weather reports for fictitious cities, quickly gained attention. He also hosted a local children’s show and a late-night TV show called “Freeze-Dried Movies.” In 1971, he made his first national television appearance as a pit road reporter for ABC Sports’ coverage of the Indianapolis 500.
In 1975, Letterman moved to Los Angeles to pursue comedy writing, performing regularly at The Comedy Store. This led to appearances on “The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson,” where his dry, sarcastic humor made him a favorite guest host starting in 1978. In 1979, he hosted “The David Letterman Show” for NBC, which, despite winning two Emmy Awards, was canceled due to low ratings. His career, however, found its stride in late-night television with “Late Night with David Letterman” on NBC in 1982. This show, critically acclaimed for its ironic and offbeat humor, ran immediately after Carson’s show and developed a significant following. Features like top-10 lists, sarcastic banter with bandleader Paul Shaffer, and “Stupid Pet Tricks” became his trademarks. Letterman’s unique approach garnered five Emmy Awards and 35 nominations for “Late Night.”
In 1993, Letterman transitioned to CBS to host “Late Show with David Letterman,” after NBC chose Jay Leno to succeed Johnny Carson. The “Late Show” quickly became a strong competitor in late-night television, initially outperforming “The Tonight Show” in ratings. Throughout its run, the show earned numerous Emmy Awards. On February 1, 2012, Letterman celebrated 30 years as a late-night talk-show host, marking the longest tenure in American television history. He was also named a Kennedy Center honoree in 2012. After retiring from the “Late Show” in 2015, Letterman hosted the Netflix talk show “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” starting in 2018 and served as a celebrity correspondent for the documentary series “Years of Living Dangerously.” He also founded Worldwide Pants, a production company responsible for hit shows like “Everybody Loves Raymond,” and co-owns Rahal Letterman Lanigan Racing, an auto racing team.
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