David Letterman

David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American former television talk show host, comedian, writer, and producer. He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC, and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of Late Night and Late Show.

Works

The Easy Kind

A rollicking journey toward true self-expression for Elizabeth Cook, as she breaks through the constraints of country music to become the artist that she's meant to be.

Release Date: 2024-08-30

Character: David Letterman

6.2

Outstanding: A Comedy Revolution

This rapturous documentary steps into the dynamic world of queer stand-up and examines the powerful cultural influence it has had on social change in America. The film combines rare archival materials, stand-up performances, and interviews with a show-stopping lineup to present a definitive history of queer comedy.

Release Date: 2024-06-07

Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Vote Count: 10

6.6

Joaquin Phoenix: An Actor of Extremes

The story of the rise to stardom of Joaquin Phoenix, an actor of magnetic physique, tumultuous past, socially committed, who for years has offered outstanding performances.

Release Date: 2024-05-12

Character: Self - TV Host (archive footage)

Vote Count: 5

7.5

My Next Guest with David Letterman and John Mulaney

John Mulaney returns to his Chicago high school with David Letterman as they candidly discuss addiction, fatherhood and the state of stand-up comedy.

Release Date: 2024-04-29

Character: Self - Host

Vote Count: 2

7.3

Albert Brooks: Defending My Life

Rob Reiner profiles Albert Brooks, comedic legend, acclaimed filmmaker, talented character actor and a lifelong friend, who Reiner first met in their high school drama club.

Release Date: 2023-11-12

Character: Self

Vote Count: 20

7.4

Nicole Kidman: Eyes Wide Open

Over the years, Nicole Kidman, Oscar and two-time Emmy Award winner, became both a pop culture icon & a complex dramatic actress. Her career is a unique body of work that mirrors her personal life, which is more political than it might seem.

Release Date: 2023-09-10

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 9

Late Night Nightmare

We've reached the final episode of The Late Late Show and James is restless...probably because fellow late night hosts Seth Meyers, Jimmy Kimmel, Stephen Colbert, Jimmy Fallon and David Letterman have some thoughts about his departure.

Release Date: 2023-04-27

Character: Self

7.7

Bono & The Edge: A Sort of Homecoming with Dave Letterman

Filmmaker Morgan Neville captures Dave Letterman on his first visit to Dublin to hang out with Bono and The Edge in their hometown, experience Dublin, and join the two U2 musicians for a concert performance unlike any they’ve done before.

Release Date: 2023-03-17

Character: Self

Vote Count: 17

7.0

Pamela, A Love Story

In her own words, through personal video and diaries, Pamela Anderson shares the story of her rise to fame, rocky romances and infamous sex tape scandal.

Release Date: 2023-01-30

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 218

7.0

My Next Guest with David Letterman and Volodymyr Zelenskyy

David Letterman journeys to Kyiv, Ukraine for a stirring, personal and in-depth conversation with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Special of "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman"(commonly referred to as "My Next Guest") the talk show hosted by David Letterman.

Release Date: 2022-12-12

Character: Self - Host

Vote Count: 12

6.0

Show Business Is My Life (But I Can't Prove It)

This documentary explores the life and career of longtime comedian Gary Mule Deer.

Release Date: 2022-10-01

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

6.6

Norm Macdonald: Nothing Special

In his final comedy special, Norm Macdonald ponders casinos, cannibalism, living wills and why you have to be ready for whatever life throws your way, all done in front of a camera, without an audience, and in one take. After his set, Norm's friends and fellow comics gather to salute him.

Release Date: 2022-05-30

Character: Self

Vote Count: 37

7.0

We Feed People

We Feed People spotlights renowned chef José Andrés and his nonprofit World Central Kitchen’s incredible mission and evolution over 12 years from being a scrappy group of grassroots volunteers to becoming one of the most highly regarded humanitarian aid organizations in the disaster relief sector.

Release Date: 2022-03-19

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 21

6.7

The Super Bob Einstein Movie

This documentary explores Bob Einstein’s unlikely discovery and enduring career, sharing the many evolving layers of his comedy from the people that knew him best.

Release Date: 2021-12-28

Character: Self

Vote Count: 23

7.0

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony

Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.

Release Date: 2021-11-20

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

6.8

Madame X Presents: Madame Xtra Q&A

A follow-up special to Madonna's recently released concert documentary film MADAME X. This special features questions from very special guests Ariana Grande, Amy Schumer, Billie Eilish, Doja Cat, Jimmy Fallon, Kim Kardashian, Snoop Dog, and more.

Release Date: 2021-11-18

Character: Self

Vote Count: 6

7.7

Controlling Britney Spears

Britney Spears has said that her conservatorship had become “an oppressive and controlling tool against her”. This New York Times investigation reveals much of how it worked, including an intense surveillance apparatus that monitored every move she made.

Release Date: 2021-09-24

Character: Self (archive Audio)

Vote Count: 16

7.3

Zappa

With the help of more than 10,000 dedicated Zappa fans, this is the long-awaited definitive documentary project of Alex Winter documenting the life and career of enigmatic groundbreaking rock star Frank Zappa. Alex also utilizes in this picture thousands of hours of painstakingly digitized videos, photos, audio, writing, and everything in between from Zappa's private archives. These chronicles have never been brought to a public audience before, until now.

Release Date: 2020-11-27

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 57

7.8

Uncle Tom

In a collection of intimate interviews with some of America's most provocative black conservative thinkers, Uncle Tom takes a different look at being black in America.

Release Date: 2020-06-19

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 29

7.5

My Darling Vivian

The story of Vivian Liberto, Johnny Cash's first wife and the mother of his four daughters. Includes never-before-seen footage and photographs of Johnny Cash and Rosanne Cash, as well as footage featuring Reese Witherspoon, Joaquin Phoenix, Tim Robbins, Whoopi Goldberg, John C. Reilly and many more.

Release Date: 2020-04-27

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 8

6.6

Lindsey Vonn: The Final Season

Universally recognized as the greatest female skier ever, Lindsey Vonn went on a remarkable journey that was defined by unexpected twists and turns and dramatic peaks and valleys in its final chapter. LINDSEY VONN: THE FINAL SEASON intimately recounts the iconic skier’s last competitive campaign while looking back on her transcendent career, from child prodigy to decorated Olympian to global superstar.

Release Date: 2019-11-26

Character: Self

Vote Count: 5

6.0

My Next Guest with David Letterman and Shah Rukh Khan

"King of Bollywood" Shah Rukh Khan opens up about his rise to fame, his family and his billions of fans as he and Dave meet up in Mumbai and New York.

Release Date: 2019-10-25

Character: Self - Host

Vote Count: 3

7.5

APEX: The Secret Race Across America

APEX: The Secret Race Across America is a documentary film that takes viewers on a fast-paced ride through the illegal, underground world of U.S. transcontinental racing. How fast can you drive cross-country?

Release Date: 2019-10-20

Character: Self

Vote Count: 2

6.0

Between Two Ferns: The Movie

Galifianakis dreamed of becoming a star. But when Will Ferrell discovered his public access TV show, 'Between Two Ferns' and uploaded it to Funny or Die, Zach became a viral laughing stock. Now Zach and his crew are taking a road trip to complete a series of high-profile celebrity interviews and restore his reputation.

Release Date: 2019-09-20

Character: David Letterman

Vote Count: 876

6.0

This Is Farrah Fawcett

Friends and loved ones of Farrah Fawcett recall the actress' personal struggles and final days.

Release Date: 2019-05-03

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 3

Julia Louis-Dreyfus: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Celebrate the work of beloved actress, comedian, and producer Julia Louis-Dreyfus, the latest recipient of The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. From the stage of The John F. Kennedy Center, a star-studded lineup salutes the achievements of the comedic trailblazer.

Release Date: 2018-11-19

Character: Self

7.4

Whitney

Examines the life and career of singer Whitney Houston. Features never-before-seen archival footage, exclusive recordings, rare performances and interviews with the people who knew her best.

Release Date: 2018-07-05

Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Vote Count: 190

8.0

Won't You Be My Neighbor?

For more than thirty years, and through his television program, Fred Rogers (1928-2003), host, producer, writer and pianist, accompanied by his puppets and his many friends, spoke directly to young children about some of life's most important issues.

Release Date: 2018-06-29

Character: Self - TV Host (archive footage)

Vote Count: 545

8.2

Bathtubs Over Broadway

When he started as a comedy writer for the Late Show with David Letterman, Steve Young had few interests and not many friends outside of his day job. But while gathering material for a segment on the show, Steve stumbled onto a few vintage record albums that would change his life forever.

Release Date: 2018-04-21

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 24

7.3

Andre the Giant

An ambitious and wide-ranging documentary exploring Andre’s upbringing in France, his celebrated career in WWE, and his forays in the entertainment world.

Release Date: 2018-04-10

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 144

7.9

Robin Williams: Come Inside My Mind

A funny, intimate and heartbreaking portrait of one of the world’s most beloved and inventive comedians, Robin Williams, told largely through his own words. Celebrates what he brought to comedy and to the culture at large, from the wild days of late-1970s L.A. to his death in 2014.

Release Date: 2018-01-19

Character: Self

Vote Count: 230

8.0

David Letterman: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Emmy Award-winning comic and talk show host David Letterman accepts the 2017 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor. An outstanding lineup of entertainers gathers in the Kennedy Center Concert Hall to salute David Letterman, recipient of the 20th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Release Date: 2017-10-22

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

7.5

Jim & Andy: The Great Beyond

Offbeat documentarian Chris Smith provides a behind-the-scenes look at how Jim Carrey adopted the persona of idiosyncratic comedian Andy Kaufman on the set of Man on the Moon.

Release Date: 2017-09-05

Character: Self

Vote Count: 681

7.0

Mike and the Mad Dog

Dive into the inner workings of one of the sports world's most unlikely partnerships: Mike Francesa and Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, the voices that launched a thousand sports radio imitators. The hosts, their colleagues, and a who's-who of sports heavyweights tell the story of their surprise rise to stardom and 19 years as the iconic voices of New York sports.

Release Date: 2017-04-21

Character: Self

Vote Count: 1

Pearl Jam: Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame Induction Ceremony

Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony #32. Seventh and final performance of the evening. Former drummers Dave Krussen and Jack Irons also performed with the band, for the first time since 1991 and 2003 respectively. Inducted by David Letterman in lieu of Neil Young, who was ill.

Release Date: 2017-04-07

Bill Murray: The Kennedy Center Mark Twain Prize

Celebrate the work of actor and comedian Bill Murray at the Kennedy Center, as the recipient of the 19th annual Mark Twain Prize for American Humor.

Release Date: 2016-10-28

Character: Self

7.4

Supersonic

Supersonic charts the meteoric rise of Oasis from the council estates of Manchester to some of the biggest concerts of all time in just three short years. This palpable, raw and moving film shines a light on one of the most genre and generation-defining British bands that has ever existed and features candid new interviews with Noel and Liam Gallagher, their mother, and members of the band and road crew.

Release Date: 2016-10-02

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 217

3.7

The Making of Trump

As every day of Donald Trump's presidential campaign seemingly generates new headlines, this two-hour special examines the increasingly polarizing candidate's past. Included is rarely seen footage from Trump's interviews with Phil Donahue and his comments about politics from the floor of the 1988 Republican convention. Additionally, celebrities, politicians, and people described as "close to The Donald" weigh in, including former US Senator Al D'Amato (R-N.Y.), former Atlantic City mayor Jim Whelen, boxer Mike Tyson, and notorious "Apprentice" contestant Omarosa.

Release Date: 2015-11-30

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 5

10.0

Mary Tyler Moore: A Celebration

Not only did Mary Tyler Moore “turn the world on with her smile,” as her show’s theme song declared, she also influenced a generation of women to become more independent and to pursue successful and fulfilling careers. Moore’s own 50-plus-year career has spanned award-winning films and Broadway shows, as well as two beloved television series that broke ground and continue to entertain viewers. ​ This one-hour special includes highlights from a recent interview with Mary Tyler Moore, tributes from her co-stars and clips from iconic moments throughout her career. The program looks at her breakthrough role on The Dick Van Dyke Show, her iconic turn as TV's first independent career woman on The Mary Tyler Moore Show and her Academy Award-nominated work on Ordinary People.

Release Date: 2015-10-13

Character: Self / Audition Tape (archive footage)

Vote Count: 1

6.5

David Letterman: A Life on Television

A retrospective look at Letterman's career in television from his days as a weatherman in Indiana to his retirement from the Late Show.

Release Date: 2015-05-05

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 4

6.9

An Open Secret

An investigation into accusations of teenagers being sexually abused within the film industry.

Release Date: 2014-11-14

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 61

8.0

Led Zeppelin Played Here

1969. Man lands on the moon. Half a million strong at Woodstock....and Led Zeppelin perform in the gym of the Wheaton Youth Center in front of 50 confused teenagers. Or did they? Filmmaker Jeff Krulik chronicles an enduring Maryland legend, of the very night this concert was alleged to have taken place, January 20, 1969, during the first Presidential Inauguration of Richard Nixon. Led Zeppelin Played Here presents a mid-Atlantic version of what was happening nationwide as the rock concert industry took shape. Featuring interviews with rock writers, musicians, and fans, and several who claim they were witnessing history that night.

Release Date: 2014-10-11

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 1

7.6

Don Rickles: One Night Only

Comedy has never seen a night like this. The biggest superstars in the world gather to honor the one who inspired them all, Don Rickles. With David Letterman, Jerry Seinfeld, Robert De Niro, Jon Stewart, Martin Scorcese and more.

Release Date: 2014-05-18

Character: Self

Vote Count: 8

5.7

Mad As Hell

MAD AS HELL follows Cenk Uygur's transformation from unknown talk show host on local Public Access TV to an internet sensation with his online news show "The Young Turks," which has amassed over one billion views on YouTube. Once Cenk ventures from the internet into national television and lands the 6 PM time slot on MSNBC, his uncensored brand of journalism is compromised and Cenk becomes the nexus in the battle between new and old media.

Release Date: 2014-04-29

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 5

7.0

The Night That Changed America: A Grammy Salute to the Beatles

In celebration of the 50th anniversary of The Beatles' first appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show, this magnificent star-studded tribute salutes the Fab Four. Appearing with Paul McCartney and Ringo Starr were guest musicians Joe Walsh, Gary Clark, Jr., Stevie Wonder, The Eurythmics, John Legend, Alicia Keys, Maroon 5, Dave Grohl, Katy Perry, Peter Frampton, and more.

Release Date: 2014-02-09

Character: Self

Vote Count: 15

4.2

Me @ the Zoo

An intimate look at a controversial young video blogger, regarded by millions as the Internet's first rebel folk hero.

Release Date: 2012-06-25

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 5

7.6

Johnny Carson: King of Late Night

Chronological look at the life and career of Johnny Carson (1925-2005), with commentary from an ex-wife and more than 30 fellow comedians, friends, employees, and biographers. The biography defines why Carson was an enduring star (his cool, his timing, his genuine laugh, his breadth of knowledge) and pursues his motivations and inner self (a loner with a drinking problem, a decent Midwesterner whose mother withheld approval, a quiet person who loved to entertain). The key to understanding him, argues the biography, is his love of magic.

Release Date: 2012-05-14

Character: Self

Vote Count: 13

7.1

Corman's World

A chronicle of the long career of American filmmaker Roger Corman, the most tenacious and ingenious low-budget producer and director in the US film industry, a pioneer of independent filmmaking and discoverer of new talent.

Release Date: 2011-12-16

Character: Self - TV Host (archive footage)

Vote Count: 77

Ruth Lyons: First Lady of Television

Even though her program was only seen in four Midwestern cities, Ruth Lyons presided over America's highest-rated daytime TV talk show for nearly two decades! This documentary draws upon rare and previously undiscovered footage, along with comments from associates and admirers to create a portrait of an outspoken, multi-talented woman who became one of the most beloved and influential figures in TV history. Featuring the Recollections Of: Carol Channing, John Davidson, Phyllis Diller, Phil Donahue, David Letterman, Johnny Mathis, Peter Nero, Bonnie Lou, Nick Clooney, Oscar Robertson and many others, along with archival audio and video of Ruth Lyons' 50-50 Club.

Release Date: 2011-12-12

Character: Himself

2.1

The Undefeated

A documentary that chronicles Sarah Palin's pre-political life; her tenure as Governor of Alaska, and her time spent as John McCain's running mate.

Release Date: 2011-07-15

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 9

6.0

I'm Still Here

I'm Still Here is a portrayal of a tumultuous year in the life of actor Joaquin Phoenix. With remarkable access, the film follows the Oscar-nominee as he announces his retirement from a successful film career in the fall of 2008 and sets off to reinvent himself as a hip-hop musician. The film is a portrait of an artist at a crossroads and explores notions of courage and creative reinvention, as well as the ramifications of a life spent in the public eye.

Release Date: 2010-09-10

Character: David Letterman

Vote Count: 373

10.0

Paris Hilton Inc.: The Selling of Celebrity

We are drowning in celebrity culture and certainly no tabloid topic has been as big as Paris Hilton. Her incarceration and subsequent release, then re-incarceration and her ultimate release once again-left us submerged knee-deep in the twists and turns of her life. Famous for doing nothing, she's the ultimate manifestation of our obsession with celebrity culture and the massive profits that it wields. As long as we are willing to watch and read, who can resist feeding our habit?

Release Date: 2009-11-29

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 1

Cutting Edge Comedians of the '60s & '70s

In the late 1950s, a fresh, unconventional style of standup comedy emerged in sharp contrast to the standard "Take my wife, please" approach. It tackled such previously taboo subjects as sex, religion, drugs, and politics, and ushered in an avant-garde era of comedy that was decidedly more cerebral, satirical, and improvisational than before. Here are many of the maverick comedians who took those big risks years ago and paved the way for today’s current crop of outrageous, in-your-face comics. Many of these rare television performances have not been seen in 30 or 40 years. Carl Reiner & Mel Brooks (1966) Jackie Mason (1961) Bob Newhart (1966) Shelly Berman (1966) Bill Cosby (1965) Jonathan Winters (1961) Smothers Brothers (1974) Steve Martin (1977) Rowan & Martin (1964) Lily Tomlin (1975) George Carlin (1967 & 1975) Richard Pryor (1967 & 1974) Andy Kaufman (1977) Hendra & Ullett (1966) Billy Crystal (1976) Jay Leno (1978) David Letterman (1979)

Release Date: 2007-04-10

Character: Self (archive footage)

5.6

Strangers with Candy

A prequel to the critically acclaimed series featuring Jerri Blank, a 46 year old ex-junkie, ex-con who returns to high school in a bid to start her life over.

Release Date: 2006-06-28

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Vote Count: 86

8.0

Earth to America

Tom Hanks is the host of this show with a comic approach to raise awareness concerning the environment.

Release Date: 2005-11-20

Character: Self (archived footage)

Vote Count: 2

The Ultimate Collection Starring Johnny Carson - The Best of the 60s and 70s

From those early days of black and white with Ed Ames' memorable Tomahawk toss, to Tiny Tim's Technicolor wedding, to Letterman and Leno's stand-up debuts; the first decade of The Tonight Show was filled with once-in-a-lifetime classic TV moments. This volume includes: Pearl Baily, Buddy Hackett, Steve Martin, George Carlin, Flip Wilson, Don Rickles, Dolly Parton and more!

Release Date: 2002-10-13

NBC 75th Anniversary Special

A celebration of NBC's 75 year history, featuring clips of special moments.

Release Date: 2002-05-05

Character: Self (archive footage)

Pete Townshend - Letterman Compilation 1985-1999

A compilation of Pete Townshend's performances and interviews on The David Letterman Show from 1985 to 1999.

Release Date: 1999-12-31

Character: self

7.2

Man on the Moon

The story of the life and career of eccentric avant-garde comedian, Andy Kaufman.

Release Date: 1999-12-22

Character: Self (uncredited)

Vote Count: 1802

6.2

Jackie Chan: My Story

Jackie Chan is one of the world's biggest action stars, famed for his wacky sense of humor, remarkable martial arts techniques, and willingness to perform incredible stunts without the use of doubles -- or a net. This video takes a personal look at Chan as he works on screen projects in Hollywood and Beijing and candidly discusses his life and work.

Release Date: 1998-07-17

Department: Crew

Job: Thanks

Character: Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

Vote Count: 39

6.5

Private Parts

The life and career of shock-jock superstar Howard Stern is recounted from his humble beginnings to his view from the top. Possessing a desire to be an on-air personality since childhood, Stern meanders through the radio world, always with his supportive wife, Alison, by his side. Landing a gig in Washington, D.C., Stern meets Robin Quivers, who will become his long-time partner in crime. When the two move to New York, they face the wrath of NBC executives.

Release Date: 1997-03-07

Character: David Letterman

Vote Count: 344

6.6

Beavis and Butt-Head Do America

Slacker duo Beavis and Butt-Head wake to discover their TV has been stolen. Their search for a new one takes them on a clueless adventure across America, during which they manage to accidentally become America's most wanted.

Release Date: 1996-12-20

Character: Mötley Crüe Roadie (voice)

Vote Count: 708

5.5

Eddie

Eddie is a New York limo driver and a fanatical follower of the New York Knicks professional basketball team. The team is struggling with a mediocre record when, in mid-season, "Wild Bill" Burgess, the new owner, as a public relations gimmick, stages an 'honorary coach' contest, which Eddie wins. The fans love it, so "Wild Bill" fires the coach and hires her. She takes the bunch of overpaid prima

Release Date: 1996-05-31

Character: David Letterman (uncredited)

Vote Count: 163

A Night to Die For

TV special worth watching if only for the incongruous interviews with Wayne Newton, Wayne Gretzky, Kareem Abdul Jabar, Rudolph Giuliani, Mike Ditka, and Ice-T. Aired on CBS ahead of a screening of Die Hard 2, the day before the third film was released.

Release Date: 1995-05-18

Character: Self

7.4

Bill Hicks: It's Just a Ride

Short documentary / tribute to the late, truly great American stand-up comedian Bill Hicks, included as an extra in several box sets. Bill Hicks passed away in 1994, taken tragically young aged only 32. His legend and reputation, however, continue to grow. "It's Just a Ride" is a celebration of his life and work, featuring numerous clips of Bill's many recorded stand-up performances, along with trbutes from Sean Hughes, Eric Bogosian, David Letterman and Eddie Izzard, amongst others.

Release Date: 1994-06-18

Character: Himself

Vote Count: 11

5.2

Cabin Boy

A foul-mouthed finishing school graduate mistakenly winds up on an ill-fated fishing boat, and faces the wrath of a crew that considers him bad luck.

Release Date: 1994-01-07

Character: Old Salt In Fishing Village

Vote Count: 102

6.2

I'm from Hollywood

I'm from Hollywood is about the adventures of late performance artist Andy Kaufman in the world of professional wrestling. This film includes interviews with Taxi co-stars Marilu Henner and Tony Danza and interviews with comedian Robin Williams, wrestler Jerry Lawler, wrestling commentator Lance Russell, and Kaufman's best friend, Bob Zmuda. Other people seen in the film include TV host David Letterman and Jimmy Hart of Continental Wrestling Association. The film's title refers to a phrase spoken by Kaufman to the Memphis wrestling audience.

Release Date: 1989-06-15

Character: Himself (archive footage)

Vote Count: 12

7.6

Action Family

At work, Chris is a hardboiled no-nonsense detective who's investigating a series of brutal murders of jazz musicians. At home, he's a family man straight out of sitcom who has to satisfy every whim of his wife and kids.

Release Date: 1987-02-07

Character: Self

Vote Count: 5

The Jay Leno Special

Beginning with the faux murder of David Letterman, this Jay Leno special ranges from a Christian Vs Evolution courtroom satire featuring Doug Llewelyn and Wheel of Fortune beauty Vanna White.

Release Date: 1986-11-01

Character: self

6.4

Steve Martin: Homage to Steve

This video contains three segments: First, the Oscar-nominated short The absent-minded waiter (1977), then a fake interview with Steve Martin about his art (comedians-segment) and finally a full live performance from September 28, 1979, at the Universal Ampitheater

Release Date: 1984-09-06

Character: Self

Vote Count: 4

Biography: David Letterman

Featuring hilarious moments from his early career, incisive interviews with friends and film critics, as well as clips from his Emmy Award--winning show, Late Night With David Letterman, BIO presents a colorful portrait of one of America's great comedic geniuses.

Character: Himself

7.2

This Is the Tom Green Documentary

From outrageous stunts to a life-changing cancer battle and his decision to trade Hollywood for an Ottawa farm, this is Tom Green like never before. Follow the comedy legend through his most personal moments as he navigates fame, faces illness, and embraces a quieter, more grounded life.

Release Date: 2025-01-23

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 4

Mr. McMahon
8.0

Mr. McMahon

WWE experienced record-breaking highs and crushing lows under Vince McMahon's leadership. This docuseries delves into the mogul's controversial reign.

Release Date: 2024-09-25

Character: Self (archive footage)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 61

5.8

Untold: Hope Solo vs. U.S. Soccer

World Cup champion Hope Solo opens up about her turbulent rise to the top of women's soccer amid public scandals and tension with former teammates.

Release Date: 2024-09-02

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 16

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.
6.8

John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in L.A.

In six live installments, John Mulaney explores Los Angeles during a week when pretty much every single funny person is in town.

Release Date: 2024-05-03

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 9

Stupid Pet Tricks
1.0

Stupid Pet Tricks

A half-hour variety show that features a parade of pets performing ridiculous, silly fun and extraordinary tricks, and demonstrates the bond between humans and their animal friends.

Release Date: 2024-02-11

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Character: Self

Episode Count: 10

Vote Count: 1

SmartLess: On the Road
8.0

SmartLess: On the Road

Hop on the road with Jason Bateman, Will Arnett, and Sean Hayes as they take us on an exclusive behind-the-scenes look at the sold-out live tour of their wildly successful podcast, “SmartLess.” Traveling from city to city all over the country, the trio is joined by celebrities such as Conan O'Brien, Will Ferrell, Matt Damon, Jimmy Kimmel, Kevin Hart, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, David Letterman, and other surprise guests.

Release Date: 2023-05-23

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 5

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields
7.2

Pretty Baby: Brooke Shields

Actor, model, and global superstar Brooke Shields’ journey from a sexualized young girl to a woman who embraces her identity and voice.

Release Date: 2023-04-03

Character: Self (archive footage)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 25

7.2

The Many Faces of Jim Carey

From his humble beginnings in Canada to becoming one of Hollywood's most beloved and successful stars, The Many Faces of Jim Carrey is an intimate and revealing documentary that delves into the extraordinary life of Jim Carrey. Through a blend of personal interviews, archival footage, and behind-the-scenes glimpses, the documentary explores Carrey's early struggles, his breakthrough in the entertainment industry with iconic roles in films like "Ace Ventura" and "The Mask," and the challenges he faced as he transitioned from comedic roles to more dramatic performances in movies like "Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind" and "The Truman Show."

Release Date: 2023-01-05

Vote Count: 4

The Last Movie Stars
6.7

The Last Movie Stars

A celebration of Paul Newman and Joanne Woodward’s iconic careers and decades-long partnership. Director Ethan Hawke brings life and color to this definitive history of their love, lives, and philanthropy.

Release Date: 2022-07-21

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 15

That’s My Time with David Letterman
6.2

That’s My Time with David Letterman

David Letterman invites some of the hottest up-and-coming stand-up stars to perform a set and sit down for a chat.

Release Date: 2022-06-07

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 6

This Is Pop
5.8

This Is Pop

Unknown histories take center stage as the hitmakers themselves - from ABBA to T-Pain - explore dimensions of pop music you never knew existed.

Release Date: 2021-03-06

Character: Self (archive footage)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 17

7.2

Steve McQueen: The Lost Movie

The story of the abandoned production of 'Day of the Champion', a movie about Formula 1 which was set to film in 1966.

Release Date: 2021-01-01

Character: Narrator (voice)

Vote Count: 7

5.0

Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man

It took his whole life to live and three full years to film Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man. Filmed in four countries with more than 80 interviews from artists with a combined 58 Grammy Awards by the artist included, “Chuck Leavell: The Tree Man,” an Allen Farst film, is the cinematic documentary that shines a light on one of the greatest rock’n roll pianists and keyboardists over the last 40 years. Not just known for his musical influence, Leavell is also one of the biggest names in environmental forestry and was selected the National Tree Farmer of the Year in the United States. -His commitment to the planet and his strong family ties are refreshing reminders to be kind and treat your neighbor with respect. As Leavell puts it, “if you cut a tree down, plant two for the next guy.”

Release Date: 2020-11-06

Character: Self

Vote Count: 2

The Comedy Store
7.7

The Comedy Store

This documentary series brings to life the legends, heartbreak and history created at iconic L.A. club The Comedy Store, which over the past 47 years has launched the careers of a breathtaking array of stars.

Release Date: 2020-10-04

Character: Self

Episode Count: 5

Vote Count: 9

The Drew Barrymore Show
5.6

The Drew Barrymore Show

Drew Barrymore presents human-interest stories, celebrity guests, lifestyle segments and field pieces, all driven by her infectious brand of humor and optimism.

Release Date: 2020-09-14

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 10

6.5

Mike Wallace Is Here

For over half a century, 60 Minutes' fearsome newsman Mike Wallace went head-to-head with the world's most influential figures. Relying exclusively on archival footage, the film interrogates the interrogator, tracking Wallace's storied career and troubled personal life while unpacking how broadcast journalism evolved to today’s precarious tipping point.

Release Date: 2019-07-26

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 12

Desus & Mero
5.1

Desus & Mero

The first ever weekly late-night talk show on Showtime features popular TV and podcast personalities Desus and Mero speaking off the cuff and chatting with guests at the intersection of pop culture, sports, music, politics and more.

Release Date: 2019-02-21

Character: Self - Illustrious Guest

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 12

Norm Macdonald Has a Show
8.1

Norm Macdonald Has a Show

Building on their original talk show, comedian Norm Macdonald and sidekick Adam Eget sit down and chat with celebrity guests about their life, career and views in a somewhat unconventional and often irreverent way.

Release Date: 2018-09-14

Character: Self - Guest

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 29

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman
7.0

My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman

Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.

Release Date: 2018-01-12

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 25

Vote Count: 58

The Nineties
6.8

The Nineties

Hit rewind and explore the most iconic moments and influential people of The Nineties, the decade that gave us the Internet, DVDs, and other cultural and political milestones.

Release Date: 2017-07-09

Character: Self (archive footage)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 20

7.0

Get Me Roger Stone

From his days of testifying at the Watergate hearings to advising recent presidential candidate Donald Trump, Roger Stone has long offended people on both sides of the political fence as a force in conservative America. Outspoken author, pundit, ahead of his time election strategist, this is his story.

Release Date: 2017-04-23

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 132

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
6.5

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert

Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch

Release Date: 2015-09-08

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 283

The Late Late Show with James Corden
5.4

The Late Late Show with James Corden

Once Craig Ferguson retires, James Corden will be taking over The Late Late Show. The show is a late night talk show that interviews celebrities and has its own bits. And of course, it's all hosted by James Corden.

Release Date: 2015-03-23

Department: Creator

Job: Creator

Vote Count: 132

MLB Network Presents
8.0

MLB Network Presents

A series of documentaries and profiles on some of baseball's most prominent personalities.

Release Date: 2015-01-13

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 4

7.5

Life Itself

The surprising and entertaining life of renowned film critic and social commentator Roger Ebert (1942-2013): his early days as a freewheeling bachelor and Pulitzer Prize winner, his famously contentious partnership with Gene Siskel, his life-altering marriage, and his brave and transcendent battle with cancer.

Release Date: 2014-07-04

Character: Self - TV Host (archive footage)

Vote Count: 347

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
7.9

Last Week Tonight with John Oliver

A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.

Release Date: 2014-04-27

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 685

Late Night with Seth Meyers
5.4

Late Night with Seth Meyers

Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".

Release Date: 2014-02-25

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 98

Norm Macdonald Live
7.7

Norm Macdonald Live

Norm Macdonald Live is a weekly talk show hosted by Norm Macdonald and co-host Adam Eget. The show features interviews with comedians, actors, and other members of the entertainment community.

Release Date: 2013-03-26

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 7

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee
7.2

Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee

Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'

Release Date: 2012-07-19

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 145

Joy Behar: Say Anything!

Joy Behar: Say Anything!

Joy Behar: Say Anything! was a news program and talk show hosted by Emmy-award winning talk show host Joy Behar. The program had its "Preview" while Behar filled in as a week long host on Viewpoint with Eliot Spitzer on June 18, 2012, and officially premiered on Current TV on September 4, 2012. The final episode of the Current TV program aired on Thursday August 1, 2013, as the network prepared to transition to Al Jazeera America.

Release Date: 2009-09-29

Episode Count: 1

The Bonnie Hunt Show
4.4

The Bonnie Hunt Show

The Bonnie Hunt Show is an American syndicated talk show hosted by Bonnie Hunt. It premiered on September 8, 2008. It is the second show featuring Bonnie Hunt to have that title. The first was a sitcom that ran for one season in 1995 and was retitled Bonnie when it returned after a mid-season hiatus. The show's second and final season premiered on September 8, 2009. It was announced on December 7, 2009 that The Bonnie Hunt Show would not return for a third season and its final episode aired on May 26, 2010 with reruns airing through September 3.

Release Date: 2008-09-08

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 179

Vote Count: 7

The Knights of Prosperity
7.0

The Knights of Prosperity

Eugene Gurkin has dreamt of opening his own bar for years, but his dead-end job as a janitor won't even fund a bottle of booze. In a serendipitous moment, he catches an episode of "E! News" and his passion is ignited. Soon Eugene recruits a group of average joes into his gang, The Knights of Prosperity, for a heist to finance their dreams. The initial target: rock icon Mick Jagger's super-luxe Central Park West apartment.

Release Date: 2007-01-03

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Episode Count: 13

Vote Count: 6

Web Junk 20
9.3

Web Junk 20

Web Junk 20 is an American television program in which Vh1 and iFilm collaborate to highlight the twenty funniest and most interesting clips collected from the Internet that week. The show is now hosted by comedian Aries Spears. Patrice O'Neal hosted the first two seasons, while Jim Breuer hosted Season 3. Rachel Perry introduces the premise of each clip via voice-over. Season 3 of the show introduced credit given to websites the clips are taken from. Previous seasons of the show would only introduce the clips, but website addresses from sites such as ebaumsworld.com or break.com could clearly be seen in the clips.

Release Date: 2006-01-13

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 40

The Colbert Report
6.8

The Colbert Report

The Colbert Report is an American satirical late night television program that airs Monday through Thursday on Comedy Central. It stars political humorist Stephen Colbert, a former correspondent for The Daily Show with Jon Stewart. The Colbert Report is a spin-off from and counterpart to The Daily Show that comments on politics and the media in a similar way. It satirizes conservative personality-driven political pundit programs, particularly Fox News' The O'Reilly Factor. The show focuses on a fictional anchorman character named Stephen Colbert, played by his real-life namesake. The character, described by Colbert as a "well-intentioned, poorly informed, high-status idiot", is a caricature of televised political pundits. The Colbert Report has been nominated for seven Primetime Emmy Awards each in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, two Television Critics Association Awards Awards, and two Satellite Awards. In 2013, it won two Emmys. It has been presented as non-satirical journalism in several instances, including by the Tom DeLay Legal Defense Trust and by Robert Wexler following his interview on the program. The Report received considerable media coverage following its debut on October 17, 2005, for Colbert's coining of the term "truthiness", which dictionary publisher Merriam-Webster named its 2006 Word of the Year.

Release Date: 2005-10-17

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 265

Warren Zevon: The Letterman Show Collection

Warren Zevon's guest spots over the years, from The David Letterman Show.

Release Date: 2005-01-01

6.8

Late Night with Conan O'Brien: 10th Anniversary Special

Conan O'Brien celebrates ten years of "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" in this one-hour special. Many guest appearances and clip montages show us how funny his show has been.

Release Date: 2003-09-14

Character: Self

Vote Count: 9

Jimmy Kimmel Live!
5.5

Jimmy Kimmel Live!

Jimmy Kimmel Live! is an American late-night talk show, created and hosted by Jimmy Kimmel and broadcast on ABC.

Release Date: 2003-01-26

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 162

Ed
7.7

Ed

After his wife leaves him and he's fired from his job at a high-profile New York city law firm, Ed Stevens moves back to his small hometown of Stuckeyville where he buys the local bowling alley and attempts to win the heart of his high school crush.

Release Date: 2000-10-08

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 83

Vote Count: 48

Teen Choice Awards
10.0

Teen Choice Awards

The Teen Choice Awards is a teen awards show presented annually by Fox. The first awards were held in 1999. The program honors the year's biggest achievements in music, movies, sports, television, fashion and more, as voted on by teens aged 13–19. The program features a number of celebrities and also musical performers. The winners are awarded with authentic mini size (182 cm) surfboards designed with a summertime theme. The ceremony has created spin-off teen awards on YouTube.

Release Date: 1999-08-01

Character: Self - Nominee

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 8

Strangers with Candy
7.8

Strangers with Candy

Jerri Blank is a former prostitute and junkie whore who returns to high school as a 46-year-old freshman at Flatpoint High. Jerri ran away from home and became 'a boozer, a user, and a loser' after dropping out as a teenager, supporting her drug habits through prostitution, stripping, and larceny. She has been to prison several times, the last time because she 'stole the TV'. At home, Jerri's father Guy is comatose, although he seems perfectly capable of amazing feats. Her stepmother Sara is vain and bitter, and stepbrother Derrick is a bullying jock. Jerri tries to do things the right way but always ends up learning the wrong lesson. Her hijinks often involve, either directly or indirectly, neurotic history teacher Chuck Noblet and his secret lover, sensitive art teacher Geoffrey Jellineck.

Release Date: 1999-04-07

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 30

Vote Count: 31

Mark Twain Prize

Mark Twain Prize

Honoring the best in American comedy annually since 1998, the recipients of the prestigious Mark Twain Prize for American Humor have included the likes of Billy Crystal, George Carlin, Carol Burnett, Bob Newhart, Steve Martin, Ellen DeGeneres, Eddie Murphy, and Tina Fey.

Release Date: 1999-01-20

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

7.8

Totally Bill Hicks

Consisting of two parts: ‘Revelations’, Bill Hicks’ last live performance in the United Kingdom made at the Dominion Theatre; and a documentary about Hicks’ life ‘Just a Ride’ featuring interviews with friends, admirers, and family.

Release Date: 1998-11-23

Character: Self

Vote Count: 19

10.0

Sonny & Me: Cher Remembers

Cher hosts this retrospective about her life and career with former partner and husband, Sonny Bono.

Release Date: 1998-05-20

Character: Self (archive footage)

Vote Count: 1

The View
4.5

The View

ABC Daytime's morning chatfest, currently featuring Whoopi Goldberg, Joy Behar, Sunny Hostin, Sara Haines, Alyssa Farah Griffin, and Ana Navarro discussing the most exciting events of the day. Hot topics in the news, the best experts in their field, celebrity interviews and general entertainment are all part of The View.

Release Date: 1997-08-11

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 96

Spin City
7.0

Spin City

Workaholic Mike Flaherty is the Deputy Mayor of New York City, serving as Mayor Randall Winston's key strategist and much-needed handler. Mike runs the city with the help of his oddball staff: an anxious and insecure press secretary; a sexist, boorish chief of staff; an impeccably groomed gay activist running minority affairs; a sharp and efficient, man-crazy accountant; and an idealistic young speechwriter. Like Mike, they are all professionally capable but personally challenged.

Release Date: 1996-09-17

Character: Rags (uncredited) (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 297

Cosby
5.9

Cosby

Cosby is an American situation comedy television series broadcast on CBS from September 16, 1996 to April 28, 2000, loosely based on the British sitcom One Foot in the Grave. The program stars Bill Cosby and Phylicia Rashād, who previously worked with Cosby in the 1984–1992 NBC sitcom The Cosby Show. Madeline Kahn portrayed their neighbor, Pauline, until her death in 1999.

Release Date: 1996-09-16

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 25

Everybody Loves Raymond
6.8

Everybody Loves Raymond

Ray Barone is a successful sportswriter living on Long Island with his wife Debra, daughter Ally, and twin sons, Geoffrey and Michael. That's the good news. The bad news? Ray's meddling parents, Frank and Marie, live directly across the street and embrace the motto "Su casa es mi casa," infiltrating their son's home to an extent unparalleled in television history.

Release Date: 1996-09-13

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 210

Vote Count: 571

5.4

National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins

America's three top leisure-time activities come roaring to life in National Lampoon's Favorite Deadly Sins. This film consists of three short stories: Greed (Joe Mantegna), Anger (Andrew Clay) and Lust (Denis Leary).

Release Date: 1995-11-12

Character: Self (uncredited)

Vote Count: 13

The Drew Carey Show
6.5

The Drew Carey Show

Drew is an assistant director of personnel in a Cleveland department store and he has been stuck there for ten years. Other than fighting with co-worker Mimi, his hobbies include drinking beer and not being able to get dates. To make a few extra bucks he has a micro-brewery going in his garage with his buddies.

Release Date: 1995-09-13

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Episode Count: 233

Vote Count: 157

The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder
5.0

The Late Late Show with Tom Snyder

The Late Late Show is an American late-night television talk and variety show on CBS. It first aired in January 1995, with host Tom Snyder. In its current incarnation it has been hosted by Craig Ferguson since January 2005. It is produced by Worldwide Pants Incorporated, the production company owned by the host of the show that immediately precedes it: Late Show with David Letterman and CBS Television Studios. It originates from CBS Television City and is shot in High Definition, as of August 31, 2009. The program dates to 1995, and has had three permanent hosts. The show differs from most of the other extant late-night talk shows in that it has never used a house band nor an in-studio announcer. Occasionally, the show is split into 15- and 45-minute segments when CBS airs a daily late night highlight show for either The Masters, other PGA Tour events with rights owned by CBS, or tennis' U.S. Open. The show then has a monologue to start, followed by sports highlights, and then the guest segments. Since mid-2007, however, the highlights show has aired first, followed by the full hour of The Late Late Show.

Release Date: 1995-01-09

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Episode Count: 3

Vote Count: 2

The High Life
3.0

The High Life

The series followed the cabin crew at the fictional airline, Air Scotia, flying out of Prestwick Airport. The crew consisted of the camp, alcohol-loving, narcissistic steward, Sebastian; his sex-obsessed colleague Steve; their up-tight, antagonistic chief stewardess, Shona Spurtle; and the eccentric pilot, Captain Hilary Duff.

Release Date: 1994-01-09

Department: Production

Job: Executive Producer

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 1

The Nanny
8.1

The Nanny

Fran, fresh out of her job as a bridal consultant in her boyfriend’s shop, first appears on the doorstep of Broadway producer Maxwell Sheffield peddling cosmetics, and quickly stumbled upon the opportunity to become The Nanny for his three children. But soon Fran, with her offbeat nurturing and no-nonsense honesty, touches Maxwell as well as the kids.

Release Date: 1993-11-03

Character: David Letterman (uncredited)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 1173

Late Show with David Letterman
6.3

Late Show with David Letterman

Late Show with David Letterman is an American late-night talk show hosted by David Letterman on CBS. The show debuted on August 30, 1993, and is produced by Letterman's production company, Worldwide Pants Incorporated and CBS Television Studios. The show's music director and band-leader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer. The head writer is Matt Roberts and the announcer is Alan Kalter. Of the major U.S. late-night programs, Late Show ranks second in cumulative average viewers over time and third in number of episodes over time. The show leads other late night shows in ad revenue with $271 million in 2009. In most U.S. markets the show airs at 11:35 p.m. Eastern/Pacific time, but is recorded Monday through Wednesday at 4:30 p.m., and Thursdays at 3:30 p.m and 6:00 p.m. The second Thursday episode usually airs on Friday of that week. In 2002, Late Show with David Letterman was ranked No. 7 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time. CBS has a contract with Worldwide Pants to continue the show through 2014; by then, Letterman will surpass Johnny Carson as the longest tenured late-night talk show host.

Release Date: 1993-08-30

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 4252

Vote Count: 149

Beavis and Butt-Head
7.1

Beavis and Butt-Head

Two dimwitted teenagers discuss TV, heavy-metal music, nachos, and trying to "score with chicks." When the duo aren't sitting on the couch, they try to pick up girls at the local convenience store, slack off at school, or wreak havoc while working at a burger joint.

Release Date: 1993-03-08

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 399

The Larry Sanders Show
7.7

The Larry Sanders Show

Comic Garry Shandling draws upon his own talk show experiences to create the character of Larry Sanders, a paranoid, insecure host of a late night talk show. Larry, along with his obsequious TV sidekick Hank Kingsley and his fiercely protective producer Artie, allows Garry Shandling and his talented writers to look behind the scenes and to show us a convincing slice of behind the camera life.

Release Date: 1992-08-15

Character: David Letterman

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 81

The Simpsons
8.0

The Simpsons

Set in Springfield, the average American town, the show focuses on the antics and everyday adventures of the Simpson family; Homer, Marge, Bart, Lisa and Maggie, as well as a virtual cast of thousands. Since the beginning, the series has been a pop culture icon, attracting hundreds of celebrities to guest star. The show has also made name for itself in its fearless satirical take on politics, media and American life in general.

Release Date: 1989-12-17

Character: David Letterman (voice)

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 10058

Seinfeld
8.3

Seinfeld

A stand-up comedian and his three offbeat friends weather the pitfalls and payoffs of life in New York City in the '90s. It's a show about nothing.

Release Date: 1989-07-05

Character: David Letterman

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2052

6.5

Night of 100 Stars

The most glittering, expensive, and exhausting videotaping session in television history took place Friday February 19, 1982 at New York's Radio City Music Hall. The event, for which ticket-buyers paid up to $1,000 a seat (tax-deductible as a contribution to the Actors' Fund) was billed as "The Night of 100 Stars" but, actually, around 230 stars took part. And most of the audience of 5,800 had no idea in advance that they were paying to see a TV taping, complete with long waits for set and costume changes, tape rewinding, and the like. Executive producer Alexander Cohen estimated that the 5,800 Radio City Music Hall seats sold out at prices ranging from $25 to $1,000. The show itself cost about $4 million to produce and was expected to yield around $2 million for the new addition to the Actors Fund retirement home in Englewood, N. J. ABC is reputed to have paid more than $5 million for the television rights.

Release Date: 1982-03-08

Character: Self

Vote Count: 2

Late Night with David Letterman
5.9

Late Night with David Letterman

Late Night with David Letterman is a nightly hour-long comedy talk show on NBC that was created and hosted by David Letterman. It premiered in 1982 as the first incarnation of the Late Night franchise and went off the air in 1993, after Letterman left NBC and moved to Late Show on CBS. Late Night with Conan O'Brien then filled the time slot. As of March 2, 2009, the slot has been filled by Late Night with Jimmy Fallon. It will be filled by Seth Meyers in the spring of 2014, after Fallon becomes host of The Tonight Show.

Release Date: 1982-02-01

Department: Writing

Job: Writer

Character: Self - Host

Episode Count: 1377

Vote Count: 50

Open All Night
3.5

Open All Night

Open All Night is a situation comedy on ABC. It premiered on November 28, 1981, and ran until March 5, 1982. The show centered on Gordon Feester and his oddball family who lived and worked in a convenience store. It was somewhat based on the British series Open All Hours. Jay Tarses was co-creator, writer, and director of the show. Cassandra Peterson made a guest appearance on one episode. David Letterman also made a guest appearance, and made a sly reference to his daytime talk show, which was canceled a year before.

Release Date: 1981-11-28

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 2

Entertainment Tonight
3.9

Entertainment Tonight

Daily tabloid television news show on entertainment and celebrity news with unprecedented access to Hollywood's biggest stars, exclusive behind-the-scenes looks at upcoming film and television projects, as well as the real story behind Hollywood's latest news.

Release Date: 1981-09-15

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 20

The David Letterman Show
6.0

The David Letterman Show

The David Letterman Show is a live morning NBC talk show hosted by David Letterman. It ran from June 23 to October 24, 1980. The show originally lasted 90 minutes, then 60 minutes from August 4 onward.

Release Date: 1980-06-23

Department: Production

Job: Producer

Character: Host

Episode Count: 90

Vote Count: 7

Fast Friends

A young divorcee struggles to provide for her young son and make a new life for herself in the backstage jungle of a TV talk show, becoming fast friends with its head writer whose job it is to see that its host, a woman-chasing egomaniac, stays at the top of the ratings.

Release Date: 1979-03-19

Character: Matt Morgan

Mork & Mindy
7.1

Mork & Mindy

A wacky alien comes to Earth to study its residents and the life of the human woman he boards with is never the same.

Release Date: 1978-09-14

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 141

4.0

Peeping Times

Peeping Times is a comedy special that aired on NBC on January 25, 1978. Co-produced, written and directed by Rudy De Luca and Barry Levinson, the special featured an early broadcast network appearance of David Letterman. David Frost was co-executive producer. The show was a spoof of TV news magazine programs.

Release Date: 1978-01-25

Character: Dan Cochran

Vote Count: 1

The Starland Vocal Band Show

The Starland Vocal Band Show

The Starland Vocal Band Show was a summer replacement variety show broadcast on CBS for six weeks in the summer of 1977 that starred the members of the American pop band Starland Vocal Band.

Release Date: 1977-07-31

Episode Count: 1

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
7.4

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show was based in New York City with occasional trips to Burbank, California; in May 1972, the show moved permanently to Burbank, California. In 2002, The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson was ranked #12 on TV Guide's 50 Greatest TV Shows of All Time.

Release Date: 1962-10-01

Character: Self - Guest Host

Episode Count: 6

Vote Count: 71

The Grammys
8.7

The Grammys

An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.

Release Date: 1959-11-29

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 45

The Oscars
7.0

The Oscars

An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.

Release Date: 1953-03-19

Character: Self

Episode Count: 1

Vote Count: 65

The Emmy Awards
7.5

The Emmy Awards

An annual awards ceremony honoring the best in U.S. prime time television programming as chosen by the Academy of Television Arts & Sciences.

Release Date: 1949-01-25

Character: Self

Episode Count: 2

Vote Count: 6

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