Late Show with David Letterman

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Since 1993, legendary comedian and talk show host David Letterman has been interviewing guests and hosting musical performances at 11:35/10:35c weeknights on CBS.''''NOTE: Thanks to noted Letterman expert Don "Donz5" Giller for his help in contributing to this episode guide.
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Season 19, Episode 676

Late Show With David Letterman 02/08/2012

Airs 2/8/12
Actor Ryan Reynolds; actress Ellie Kemper; Dierks Bentley performs.

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Season 19, Episode 685

Late Show With David Letterman 02/09/2012

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Actor Nicolas Cage; The Kills perform.

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S 19 :  Ep 730 Airs 2/14/12
S 19 :  Ep 729 Airs 2/13/12

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  • mr rude review 4.0

    4.0
    "Poor"
    By msjb12, Jan 26, 2012 Report Abuse
    hes just a rude democrat lover whenever i watch its cause i'd like to see one of his guests what i would like to see is when bill o'reilly is on he would smack him down real good, with a back hand would be the best way. even his wife loves him after cheating on her and embarassing her on national tv. heck he can't even leave bush alone yet he really did not love #43 review 4.0moreless

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  • David Letterman reveals his "ugly-side" in front of the TV.

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    "Abysmal"
    By HerbertLove, Dec 07, 2011 Report Abuse
    David Letterman reveals his "ugly-side" in front of the TV, as a bitterly, "frustrated talk-host" favoring democrat's, etc.
    Episode: 11/18/2011 with Herman Cain
    David Letterman was once the most respected "talk-show-host" on national TV. I used to enjoy everything he said and did because he had a real sense of humor and humorous explanations for a lot of the subjects he talked about. No matter what the case he was the good example for allowing us to interpret ideas being presented that might be complicated, or not well known etc.
    David Letterman is a big disappointment. Life is not fair as I never expected to see him fall so rapidly on national TV.
    I am so disgusted with his "rude behavior" to Herman Cain. It is the perfect example of an Obama supporter trying to damage one of the tea party candidates trying to improve our life. I am not the person to say, "Herman Cain" is perfect but he deserves respect in front of a national audience. I never saw Letterman insult Clinton like he did Herman Cain?
    Shame on you David Letterman. I hope your mother's family did not see you interview Herman Cain. It was a cheap shot, etc.
    I clean carpets for a living and would never allow you to do the rude-bash-talking like Herman Cain had to contend with. I would have rebuked you in front of your audience!
    It does show us that "Herman Cain" can control himself. He did an excellent job of tempering his thoughts/remarks and it was an obvious time of "repeated attacks" by Letterman.
    I recommend everyone "un-friend" David Letterman for his bad, ugly-rude behavior.
    Thank you,
    Herb Lmoreless

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  • Anthony Bourdain rocks. Baez, Kristofferson suck.

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    By BethanyTait, Nov 08, 2011 Report Abuse
    I've been a longtime fan of David Letterman. As teenage newlyweds, My husband and I stayed up late to watch him on NBC. But it's hard to remain a loyal fan these days.
    Tonight I tuned in with a bit of anticipation because Anthony Bourdain was to be a guest of Dave's.
    Dave's interaction with the Melissa McCarthy was ok. He seemed nervous and detached, but polite enough.
    But his interview with Anthony Bourdain was a huge disappointment. Promising at first. And then Dave - suddenly and inexplicably - went off on a tangent about the Food Network vs. all the starving people of the world.
    News flash for Dave: Anthony Bourdain works for the Travel Channel. Not the Food Network!
    Bourdain is an interesting, funny guy. As Dave ranted, Tony sat there and smiled with a puzzled look. Probably thinking, What a jerk! Dave ruined what could have been a great interview. Bourdain totally rocks. And Dave came across as uninformed, whiny, and frankly, idiotic. What a waste!
    I miss the days when Dave behaved at least somewhat professional. He enjoyed people, even as he made them cringe. He was always wisecracking and rude. Yet lovable and funny. Nowadays, he's just sour and crabby.
    Nowadays if I want a laugh, I watch Anthony Bourdain.
    Regarding Joan Baez and Kris Kristofferson... what the heck? Do they need hearing aids? What an embarrassment. At that point, I couldn't take anymore and turned the channel.
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  • if only dave was doing this show in a retirement home, he could have been funny.

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    By sfviewer, Nov 23, 2008 Report Abuse
    the first few years, this show was cool, now it's not so cool anymore. it's time for dave to retire and give everyone a break from his horrendous daily routine. he's getting old and tired and so is his jokes. i guess cbs wants to milk dave for money so they try to make the most ad dollars out of him before he finally falls flat on his face once he gets a cardiac arrest in a middle of taping. seriously, people like dave shouldn't be hosting any show, he's so rich, america doesn't need to put up with his crap any longer. that's just cruel.moreless

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  • David Letterman used to be great. His sarcastic comedy had a bite, but he always had a twinkle in his eye. Sadly, Letterman has lost that twinkle and now comes across as angry and bitter, even crotchety. Still, his show undeniably once was great.moreless

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    By scotchex2, Aug 28, 2008 Report Abuse
    In the 1980s, as a teenager, I loved Letterman. His wit, his sarcasm, his undercutting of all pomp and circumstance. It was just great. I remember quoting his top ten lists to my friends the next at school.

    My love for Letterman's early humor makes it that much more painful for me to say ... I just don't find him funny anymore.

    Perhaps my comedy tastes changed when I became an adult, I don't know. But nowadays Letterman comes across like a crotchety old man. His sarcastic remarks used to be told with a glint in his eye, but now it just seems mean. The old Letterman clearly loved people, loved America, even if he thought we were a bunch of idiots. We were good idiots who meant well and enjoyed laughing at ourselves.

    But in the last 5-10 years, whenever I've watched Letterman ... he seems to genuinely dislike people. That winking glint is gone and has been replaced with an angry scowl. And it's just no fun listening to an angry clown.moreless

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