Late Night with David Letterman(1982)

Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly comedy talk show that aired on NBC from 1982 to 1993. Hosted and created by David Letterman, it launched the Late Night franchise and became a cultural touchstone for irreverent humor, celebrity interviews, and absurdist comedy sketches. The show's blend of topical jokes, quirky audience interaction, and Letterman's sardonic wit set the tone for late-night television throughout the 1980s. When Letterman departed NBC in 1993 to launch The Late Show on CBS, the time slot passed to Conan O'Brien, beginning a succession of hosts that continues to define NBC's late-night programming. Late Night established Letterman as a comedic force and remains influential in talk-show history.