Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman
Also known asLate Night (franchise brand)
Genre
Created byDavid Letterman
Written by
  • Merrill Markoe (head writer: 1982)
  • Jim Downey (head writer: 1982–1983)
  • Steve O'Donnell (head writer: 1983–1992)
  • Rob Burnett (head writer: 1992–1993)
Presented byDavid Letterman
AnnouncerBill Wendell
Music byPaul Shaffer
and The World's Most Dangerous Band
Opening theme"Late Night Theme"
ComposerPaul Shaffer
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons11
No. of episodes1,819
Production
Executive producers
  • Jack Rollins (1982–1992)
  • Barry Sand (1982–1988)
  • David Letterman (1987–1993)
  • Robert Morton (1987–1993)
  • Peter Lassally (1992–1993)
Production locationsStudio 6A, NBC Studios, New York, New York
Camera setupMulti-camera
Running time42–43 minutes
Production companies
  • Carson Productions
  • Space Age Meats Productions (1982–1990)
  • Worldwide Pants (1990–93)
  • NBC Productions
Original release
NetworkNBC
ReleaseFebruary 1, 1982 (1982-02-01) –
June 25, 1993 (1993-06-25)
Related
  • The David Letterman Show
  • Late Show with David Letterman
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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 Late Night. Hosted by David Letterman, it aired from February 1, 1982[1] to June 25, 1993, and was replaced by Late Night with Conan O'Brien.

In 2013, this series and Late Show with David Letterman were ranked No. 41 on TV Guide's 60 Best Series of All Time.[2] During its run, the show was nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Variety Series 11 times. It was also nominated for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Writing for a Variety Series 14 times, winning 4, and won one Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Directing for a Variety Series out of 7 nominations.

  1. ^ Jory, Tom (February 1, 1982). "Letterman's going to stay up late". Spokesman-Review. (Spokane, Washington). Associated Press. p. 11.
  2. ^ Bruce Fretts (December 23, 2013). "TV Guide Magazine's 60 Best Series of All Time". TVGuide.com.
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