Coverage dated November 20, 2023

David Letterman returns to ‘The Late Show’

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By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Letterman’s return to the Ed Sullivan Theater earned him a standing ovation. The former late-night talk show host was back at his old stomping grounds for his first time as a guest on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

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11 articles, oldest first.

  1. Rolling Stone

    David Letterman Makes Grand Return to 'Late Show,' Welcomed With Standing Ovation (opens Rolling Stone)

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    David Letterman was welcomed back to the 'Late Show' with a grand standing ovation after eight years since signing off in 2015.

  2. Fox News

    David Letterman returns to 'Late Show' for first time after reported tensions about his exit (opens Fox News)

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    Former "Late Show" host David Letterman returned to his old CBS set for the first time in eight years after reports of tension between him and the show.

  3. KTVZ Bend

    David Letterman returns to ‘The Late Show’ (opens KTVZ Bend)

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    By Lisa Respers France, CNN (CNN) — David Letterman’s return to the Ed Sullivan Theater earned him a standing ovation. The former late-night talk show host was back at his old stomping grounds for his first time as a guest on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.

  4. New York Times

    David Letterman Ends Conspicuous Absence From ‘The Late Show’ (opens New York Times)

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    The comedian has visited many shows in the past eight years — but not, until Monday night, the one he hosted for 22 years.

  5. CBS News

    David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015 in "Colbert" appearance (opens CBS News)

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    David Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years, from 1993 to 2015.

  6. New York Post

    David Letterman stops by ‘Late Show’ stage for the first time since 2015 — and makes a request (opens New York Post)

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    The iconic talk show host, 76, sat down for a discussion with current emcee Stephen Colbert at Manhattan’s Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday.

  7. NBC News

    David Letterman returns to 'The Late Show' for the first time in 8 years (opens NBC News)

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    Stephen Colbert welcomed his predecessor back to the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York for the first time since his retirement from the show in 2015.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    David Letterman Makes First ‘Late Show’ Appearance Since Retiring in 2015: “I Miss Everything” (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    "I will say this is the most enthusiastic audience I've been near since the night I announced I was quitting," the comedian and 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction' host shared when he stopped by the Ed Sullivan Theater on Monday.

  9. Rolling Stone

    David Letterman Welcomed Back to 'Late Show' by The National (opens Rolling Stone)

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    The National delivered a heartfelt performance of "Space Invader" to welcome back David Letterman to the 'Late Show' on Monday.

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