The BEST episodes of Late Night With David Letterman
Every episode of Late Night With David Letterman ever, ranked from best to worst by thousands of votes from fans of the show. The best episodes of Late Night With David Letterman!
David Letterman hosted this popular late-night comedy/talk-show. Often, Dave would go on location or to the phone lines to play pranks. Some famous features of the show include the "Top Ten" lists and "Stupid Pet Tricks" (complete with slow-mo). Fans of the show will also remember Dave's use of unusual camera placements (Sky-Cam, Guest-Cam, etc.) and Dave's supporting cast (Paul Shaffer, Chris Elliott, Larry Bud Melman). Many famous guests and bands appeared on the show.
#2 - Show #0698
Season 5 - Episode 119 - Aired 4/24/1986
Lincoln BurnhamGoodbye to the Rough-tailed Jellyfish; ""Viewer Mail"" kills another actor/singer; Jonathan Winters gets a surprise visit from worshiper Robin Williams; Judy Mowatt sings; New Hampshire farmer Lincoln Burnham tells why he refuses to acknowledge Daylight Saving Time.
#9 - Show #0963
Season 6 - Episode 111 - Aired 12/25/1987
Connie Chung narrates ""Dave Letterman's Old Fashioned Christmas,"" with Teri Garr, Ted Nugent, Bobby Rahal and Dave's ""family.""
#10 - Show #0001
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/1982
The show opens with a haunting intro by NYC-based character actor Calvert Deforest; the NBC Peacock girls introduce Dave; throughout the night, a welding demonstration is held backstage; Dave gives a tour of the backstage area; Bill Murray dances to Olivia Newton-John's hit "Physical"; “Shame of the City”; Dave and Don "Mr. Wizard" Herbert experiment with air compression; Steve Fessler recites lines from the movie "Bowery at Midnight”; Dave gives an office tour to a man named Stanley and a cameraman.
#12 - Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard
Season 1 - Episode 1 - Aired 2/1/1982
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