List of David Letterman Talk Shows

List of David Letterman Talk Shows

Here’s a list of talk shows hosted by David Letterman and their airing times (PST):

The David Letterman Show (NBC)

  • Aired: June 23, 1980 – October 24, 1980
  • Time: 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM (PST)
  • Format: A mix of comedy, interviews, and variety segments.
  • Notable: Although it only lasted 18 weeks, it earned two Daytime Emmy Awards and helped launch Letterman’s career, leading to his late-night gig.

Late Night with David Letterman (NBC)

  • Aired: February 1, 1982 – June 25, 1993
  • Time: 12:30 AM – 1:30 AM (PST)
  • Format: Quirky, offbeat comedy with celebrity interviews, recurring bits, and musical performances.

Late Show with David Letterman (CBS)

  • Aired: August 30, 1993 – May 20, 2015
  • Time: 11:35 PM – 12:35 AM (PST)
  • Format: Traditional late-night format with monologue, sketches, celebrity interviews, and live music.

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (Netflix)

Aired: January 12, 2018 – present (intermittently)

Streaming: On-demand (no set time)

Format: In-depth, one-on-one interviews with prominent figures, filmed in various locations.

David Letterman guest-hosted The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson 51 times between 1978 and 1982.His frequent appearances as a guest host helped him gain national recognition, ultimately leading to his own shows, Late Night with David Letterman, in 1982.