As a gamer who’s lived through the golden era of late night TV, I can’t help but feel a sense of nostalgia when I think about David Letterman. From his early days at NBC to his legendary run on CBS, he was undoubtedly a pioneer in the world of talk shows.
David Letterman, a well-known figure in late-night television, continues to be recognized even as we approach the ten-year anniversary of his departure from CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman in 2025. After leaving CBS (which was later taken over by Stephen Colbert), he didn’t completely retire and has been hosting My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on Netflix since 2018, featuring celebrities like Kim Kardashian. With his latest venture launching, he recently reminisced about the criticism of his interview techniques from earlier in his career.
Over the span of his illustrious career, David Letterman, undeniably, helmed two prominent late-night network shows – NBC’s “Late Night with David Letterman” from 1982 to 1993 and CBS’ “The Late Show with David Letterman” from 1993 to 2015. These shows earned him the title of the longest-running late-night host in television history. In an interview with GQ near the close of the 2024 TV schedule, when asked about criticisms early in his career for not being the best interviewer, he responded thusly:
It seems correct, and I can see myself agreeing with it. Have I faced any criticisms? Well, I probably deserve them. Here’s my problem: When I moved to California, I thought I was the one everyone had been waiting for. I acted like that for a while. But then, during a morning show on NBC, I realized my mistake. The show only lasted a day and a half before causing a network meltdown. That’s when I understood, maybe I should reconsider that idea of being the one everyone was waiting for.
In simpler terms, Letterman acknowledged that negative feedback on his interview abilities impacted his “screen presence” and made him understand that perhaps he should adopt a wider perspective in his work. Regardless of any criticism, there’s no disputing the success he achieved during his career at NBC and CBS, though it was during his time at NBC when he had the most difficult day on television.
Certain celebrities who guest-starred on his multiple programs have also shared accounts of less than ideal encounters, such as former Saturday Night Live actress Maya Rudolph feeling embarrassed by a mispronunciation of her name, and Anna Kendrick expressing that many people were intimidated by Letterman. However, it’s worth noting that Jay Leno, in previous discussions, has expressed admiration for Letterman, despite the reported rivalry between them when Letterman was on CBS and Leno was at NBC.
Reflecting on his long-standing television career that culminated in a Netflix program, the iconic figure from late-night television shared his thoughts with GQ about whether he believes he’s grown and evolved throughout his journey:
For about 30 years now, and I can only hope it improves, I have found joy in conversing with people during the show. Each night of performing comedy is significant beyond mere amusement; it’s tough work. And over the past few years, my favorite aspect has been those conversations because they are meaningful and not just funny. Thankfully, I’ve always had talented writers around to help me out. It’s in another room mostly, but what truly delights me is simply talking with people.
With five seasons currently streaming on Netflix, the show titled “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” offers an opportunity for in-depth conversations with some of the most influential figures in pop and world culture, such as Barack Obama, Robert Downey Jr., Miley Cyrus, among others. Whether there will be a Season 6 remains uncertain, but David Letterman has expressed his stance that “Retirement is nonsense.
Regarding his latest endeavor, Samsung TV Plus has recently introduced Letterman TV, a streaming service accessible for free on Samsung devices. This channel offers continuous content from comedian David Letterman, featuring episodes of The Late Show with David Letterman, memorable clips, and personal reflections by Letterman as he reminisces about some of his most notable interviews. You can watch how he and Paul Schaffer explain the FAST Channel in the video below:
Fans of David Letterman using Samsung devices now have access to his TV show. As stated by Walter Kim, the executive producer from Worldwide Pants, Inc., there’s an extensive library of over 4000 hours of content that is frequently updated. For those who don’t own a Samsung device, they can still enjoy My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on Netflix. The latest season features interviews with Miley Cyrus and Charles Barkley.
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2024-12-12 07:37