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Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman

American late-night talk show (1982–1993)
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Late Night with David Letterman is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show is the first installment of the Late Night. Hosted by David Letterman, it aired from February 1, 1982 to June 25, 1993, and was replaced by Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

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Late Night (franchise brand)
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Created by
David Letterman
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Presented by
David Letterman
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Starring
Paul Shaffer
and The World's Most Dangerous Band
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Bill Wendell
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Country of origin
United States
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Original language
English
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No. of seasons
11
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No. of episodes
1,819
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PRODUCTION

Executive producer
Jack Rollins (1982–1992)
Barry Sand (1982–1988)
David Letterman (1987–1993)
Robert Morton (1987–1993)
Peter Lassally (1992–1993)
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Production location
Studio 6-A, NBC Studios
New York, New York
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Camera setup
Multi-camera
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Running time
42–43 minutes
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Production company
Carson Productions
Worldwide Pants Incorporated (1990–93)
Space Age Meats Productions (1982–1990)
NBC Productions
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RELEASE

Original network
NBC
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Picture format
480i (4:3 SDTV)
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Original release
February 1, 1982 (1982-02-01) –
June 25, 1993 (1993-06-25)
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CHRONOLOGY

Preceded by
Tomorrow Coast to Coast
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Followed by
Late Night with Conan O'Brien
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Related shows
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Larry "Bud" Melman: Good evening. Certain NBC executives feel it would be a little unkind to present this show without just a word of friendly warning. We're about to unfold a show featuring David Letterman, a man of science who sought to create a show after his own image -- without reckoning upon God. It's one of the strangest tales ever told. I think it will thrill you. It may shock you. It might even horrify you. So, if any of you feel that you don't care to subject your nerves to such a strain, now's your chance to...well, we've warned you.

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