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David Letterman
Television would never be the same after David Letterman made his second attempt at a television show in 1982. But his career before becoming host of the show was quite an interesting and long one. Letterman was born in Broad Ripple, a neighborhood in Indianapolis. His childhood was relatively unremarkable, but he exhibited tendencies of the class...
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Writer (13 credits)
Late Show with David Letterman
(TV Series) (created by - 4,224 episodes, 1993 - 2015) (writer - 1,596 episodes, 1993 - 2009) (written by - 28 episodes, 2009 - 2015)
- The Final Late Show with David Letterman
(2015)
... (creator) / (written by)
- Bill Murray/Bob Dylan
(2015)
... (creator)
- Tom Hanks/Eddie Vedder
(2015)
... (creator)
- Oprah Winfrey/Norm McDonald
(2015)
... (creator)
- George Clooney/Tom Waits
(2015)
... (creator)
Late Night with David Letterman
(TV Series) (4 episodes, 1986 - 1990) (writer - 307 episodes, 1982 - 1993)
- Episode dated 25 June 1993
(1993)
... (writer)
- Episode dated 22 June 1993
(1993)
... (writer)
- Episode dated 26 May 1993
(1993)
... (writer)
- Episode dated 13 May 1993
(1993)
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- Episode dated 30 April 1993
(1993)
... (writer)
1980
The David Letterman Show
(TV Series) (writer - 2 episodes)
- Episode dated 27 June 1980
(1980)
... (writer)
- Episode dated 23 June 1980
(1980)
... (writer)
1977
The Starland Vocal Band Show
(TV Series) (1 episode)
- Episode #1.6
(1977)
... (as Dave Letterman)
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Producer (20 credits)
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Actor (24 credits)
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Soundtrack (1 credit)
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Thanks (6 credits)
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Self (132 credits)
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Archive footage (90 credits)
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Publicity Listings:
2 Print Biographies | 5 Portrayals | 7 Interviews | 59 Articles | 4 Pictorials | 27 Magazine Cover Photos | See more »Official Sites:
CBSAlternate Names:
Earl Hofert | Dave LettermanHeight:
6' 2" (1.88 m)
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[following an Islamist threat against his life] Tonight, you people are more than an audience. You're more like a human shield. See more »Trivia:
Has mentioned on the Late Show with David Letterman (1993) that his favorite song is The Spinners's "I'll Be Around (Whenever You Want Me)." On the July 27, 2006 broadcast, The Spinners appeared on the show, playing "I'll Be Around" with Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra. See more »Trademark:
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