David Letterman
- Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
- Birthday: April 12, 1947
As the host of two award-winning late night talk shows, David Letterman and his ironic style were powerful influences on the changing comedy landscape of the 1980s and 1990s. From the very start of his 11-year run on “Late Night with David Letterman” (NBC, 1982-1993), Letterman promptly disassembled the conventional talk show format, slyly poking fun at the medium, the guests and the audience. His penchant for self-deprecation, sarcasm, and the otherwise wacky tone of his show may have been a factor in NBC’s decision to hand over “The T…more
