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Late Show with David Letterman

Series Overview

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.

Broadcast Schedule & Network Information

Airing status, episode counts, upcoming schedule, and network syndication.

EndedTalk Show
Original Network
CBS
Episodes & Seasons

22 Seasons • 4252 Episodes

Air Date Window

1993 – 2015

Premiered: Mon, Aug 30, 1993

Created By

Creative Production Team

Latest Aired Episode

Aired: Wed, May 20, 2015

Season 22, Episode 149: “Episode 149”

The final episode includes surprises, memorable highlights and the last Top Ten List.

Seasons & Episodes Breakdown

Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

New 'Late Show with David Letterman' Opening Titles - April 2013

Type: Opening Credits • Published 2013-04-24

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Screenplay & Story

David Letterman

Department Leadership Roster

David Letterman

David Letterman

Writer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: TV-PG

TV-PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

International Certification Matrix

United States (MPAA)TV-PG

Parental Guidance Suggested — Contains material parents may find unsuitable for younger children.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Late Show with David Letterman.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Late Show with David Letterman

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What is Late Show with David Letterman about?

David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid Pet Tricks, the latter of which subsequently led to an additional recurring segment called Stupid Human Tricks.

How many seasons does Late Show with David Letterman have?

Late Show with David Letterman comprises 22 seasons available to explore.

Who stars in Late Show with David Letterman?

Key cast members in Late Show with David Letterman include David Letterman, Paul Shaffer, Alan Kalter.

Who created or directed Late Show with David Letterman?

Late Show with David Letterman was developed and directed by Not specified.