
Merrill Markoe Reflects on Writing for 'Letterman' and 'Hacks'
In a guest column, talk show legend Merrill Markoe discusses how her experience as a head writer for 'The David Letterman Show' prepared her for writing on the series 'Hacks'.
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In a guest column, talk show legend Merrill Markoe discusses how her experience as a head writer for 'The David Letterman Show' prepared her for writing on the series 'Hacks'.
Comedian John Mulaney made history by becoming the first comedian to sell out and perform at Wrigley Field in Chicago, drawing one of the largest stand-up audiences ever and featuring guest appearances by David Letterman, Fred Armisen, and Richard Kind.

Rob Burnett and Marc Maron discussed the conclusion of 'The Late Show' and the potential end of a certain mode of late-night television. Burnett, who worked with David Letterman for nearly three decades, expressed significant emotion over the May 21st finale.
The Foo Fighters performed on 'The Late Show,' marking a full circle moment by playing 'This Is a Call,' their first-ever late-night TV performance song from 1995, and 'Everlong,' which was their last musical guest performance for David Letterman in 2015.

Stephen Colbert is set to reunite the "Strike Force Five" — Jimmy Fallon, Jimmy Kimmel, John Oliver, and Seth Meyers — on 'The Late Show' during its final weeks. The special appearances will also include David Letterman, marking a significant gathering of late-night hosts.

Legendary talk show host David Letterman has strongly criticized CBS, calling the network's owners "lying weasels" following the cancellation of "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert." Letterman expressed skepticism about the stated financial reasons for the show's termination.

David Letterman shared his thoughts on CBS's decision to replace 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' reruns with Byron Allen’s 'Comics Unleashed' during its late-night schedule, suggesting it's a cost-saving measure.

Matt Damon, Julia Roberts, Jimmy Kimmel, and Alex Honnold are set to appear as guests on the seventh season of David Letterman's Netflix talk show, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction."
Former 'Late Night' host David Letterman will make his debut at the Just For Laughs Montreal comedy festival, interviewing Will Arnett as part of his 'An Evening With David Letterman' series.

Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" revealed its star-studded lineup for its final week, featuring guests like Jon Stewart, Steven Spielberg, and Bruce Springsteen. The farewell also included a memorable segment where David Letterman and Colbert destroyed CBS property on the Ed Sullivan Theater roof.

Stephen Colbert's "Late Show" is set to air its final episode on May 21st, a decision by the network that has left even his predecessor David Letterman without comment. The article questions why German television struggles to produce similar late-night talent.
Stephen Colbert was joined by David Letterman and other late-night hosts for a special broadcast of "The Late Show." The hosts gathered to grill Colbert as part of a significant event for the program.

Robert Smigel is launching his first-ever podcast where he and comedian friends, including David Letterman and Bob Odenkirk, brainstorm ideas to help people be funnier.

David Letterman has voiced his opinion on CBS's decision to replace 'The Late Show' franchise with Byron Allen’s 'Comics Unleashed,' suggesting the network is unwilling to spend money.

Peter Lassally, a legendary late-night television producer known for his work with Johnny Carson, David Letterman, and Craig Ferguson, has died at the age of 93. Lassally had a significant impact on the landscape of late-night talk shows.

David Letterman's Worldwide Pants has partnered with NBCUniversal and Merzigo to expand the global streaming distribution of over 6,000 vintage late-night episodes on platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

David Letterman joined Stephen Colbert to recreate his signature late-night bit of throwing furniture off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater, marking a farewell to CBS.
Martin Short performed a raunchy tune alongside Paul Shaffer during David Letterman’s Netflix event, recreating their 'Late Show' magic while discussing various topics.

Michael Jackson's music catalog has achieved record-breaking streaming numbers, shattering his previous best weekly totals. This surge in popularity is largely attributed to the recent success and release of a biopic about the late pop star.

Late-night icon David Letterman has spoken out, claiming CBS ended "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" due to financial reasons. Letterman criticized the network for its reluctance to "spend any money."

Stephen Hibbert, a writer and actor who went from the Groundlings to writing for “Late Night With David Letterman” and “Mad TV” to a cult role as the Gimp in “Pulp Fiction,” died March 2 in Denver,…