From Day-Job To Dream Job: 25 Comedians Who Quit Their First Careers For Comedy
For many, comedy doesn’t cut it when it comes to paying the bills. Plenty of comedians found their start in unrelated careers. The waiter to actor pipeline is real but what is more unexpected is the doctor to comedian pipeline. A surprising number of comedians entered the workforce in much more serious careers including doctors, […]
David Letterman’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction” Is Returning With Miley Cyrus & Charles Barkley
A few weeks after we got the one-off episode with John Mulaney, David Letterman is stepping back into the interviewer seat for a new season of his Netflix show. What to know about the new episodes of David Letterman’s “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction.” After 33 years on network television, Letterman has made a […]
Nate Bargatze Recalls Not Getting Booked On David Letterman’s “The Late Show”
Nate Bargatze really wanted to do David Letterman’s The Late Show back in his early days as a stand-up. Every comedian did, as a matter of fact. That was just the place to be. He had already done a set on Conan by the time that he was being considered, and this would’ve been the […]
What We’re Most Looking Forward To At Netflix Is A Joke Fest 2024
When it comes to comedy festivals, it’s going to be hard to beat this one. The first Netflix Is A Joke Festival took place in April 2022, and saw over 100 comedians from around the world coming out to the fest that took over Los Angeles. This year, they’re finding new ways to go above […]
John Mulaney Will Appear Next On David Letterman’s ‘My Next Guest Needs No Introduction’
It’s been nearly two years since we’ve seen a new episode of David Letterman‘s latest talk show in the hosting seat on Netflix’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. Today, a special standalone episode has been announced that’s set to premiere later this month with none other than the incomparable stand-up comedian John Mulaney. In […]
Sarah Silverman Is Reviving David Letterman’s “Stupid Pet Tricks”
Fans of David Letterman certainly remember Stupid Pet Tricks. From 1982 until 2015, it was a staple of his late night program. Now, the staple is coming back in a brand-new format. Sarah Silverman tapped to host David Letterman’s new iteration of “Stupid Pet Tricks.” Sarah Silverman will host Stupid Pet Tricks, a new show on […]
David Letterman Made A Triumphant Return To “The Late Show”
Stephen Colbert & David Letterman on The Late Show. Courtesy of CBS. Photo: Scott Kowalchyk. It had been eight years since David Letterman last stepped in front of the Ed Sullivan Theater cameras. That all changed last night. David Letterman experienced the ultimate homecoming on last night’s episode of “The Late Show.” Letterman was a […]
Looking Back At Pee-Wee Herman’s Iconic David Letterman Appearances
When Late Night with David Letterman went on the air in 1982, an agreement was made with Johnny Carson. The show – hosted by David Letterman – couldn’t be an exact replica of The Tonight Show. Guests were a big part of this. There were “Johnny guests” and then there were “Dave guests.” “Dave guests” […]
David Letterman Took Over An Iowa Supermarket
In a move that’s not unlike one of his classic remotes from the 80’s or 90’s, David Letterman took over an Iowa supermarket, Hy-Vee, recently. In the video, which was done to promote the Hy-Vee IndyCar race, David Letterman dons an apron and goes to work stocking shelves. He has some fun with customers, the PA […]
This week on TV: Polka kings and the return of David Letterman
There’s a lot happening this week to kick off the first full week of television programming of the new year. Kicking off first episodes of Saturday Night Live (with host Sam Rockwell) of 2018. But this week also marks the return of Pete Holmes’ semi-autobiographical comedy Crashing for a second season. Over on Netlix, there’s […]