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Rachel Maddow On "Jimmy Fallon": Knocks Palin, Jokes About Sex With Tiger, Makes Cocktails (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Danny Shea | Posted 12.09.2009 | Media


Just hours before her take-down of gay-to-straight "therapist" Richard Cohen, Rachel Maddow stopped by the "Late Show" for a sit-down with Jimmy Fallo...

Sarah Palin Refuses Katie Couric Interview

National Journal's Hotline | Posted 11.23.2009 | Media


Sources tell Hotline OnCall that Couric's producer sent two requests to Palin's publisher for interviews during the "Going Rogue" book tour, and so fa...

Aziz Ansari Talks Clubbing With Kanye On Letterman (VIDEO)

Posted 10.14.2009 | Comedy


Aziz Ansari of "Parks and Recreation" fame appeared on the "Late Show" last night and talked about his long and meaningful relationship with Kanye Wes...

Letterman's Apologies Bring Huge Ratings, Beat All Of NBC Primetime

AP | DAVID BAUDER | Posted 10.07.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — While David Letterman would undoubtedly do without the personal turmoil, his blackmail scandal is great for business. The late-night...

Obama Lifts Letterman To Biggest Audience In 4 Years

New York Times | BILL CARTER | Posted 11.23.2009 | Media


On Monday night, President Obama lifted David Letterman to his most-watched "Late Show" in four years, with a total of 7.218 million viewers....

Obama On Letterman VIDEO: Talks Afghanistan, Race And Heart-Shaped Potatoes

Posted 11.21.2009 | Politics


BEN FELLER, Associated Press NEW YORK -- Add this one to the presidential collection: the heart-shaped potato. By the time Barack Obama came on stag...

Obama On Letterman, Sunday Shows In Media Blitz

AP | Posted 11.15.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — President Barack Obama is visiting David Letterman on Monday, part of a media blitz to sell his health care plan. CBS says it would ...

Anna Wintour's Letterman Appearance Draws Good Ratings

WWD | Posted 11.09.2009 | Media


: It appears David Letterman roped in a few more fashion-conscious viewers by having Anna Wintour on his program. The Vogue editor in chief's appearan...

Letterman Mocks Brett Favre In Monologue, 'Special Reports,' And Top 10 List (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 09.20.2009 | Comedy


David Letterman went after football star Brett Favre last night using all the weapons in his arsenal. Favre unretired again this week, signing with th...

Betty White: I Have A Thing For Naughty Men In Cages (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 09.12.2009 | Comedy


Betty White appeared on last night's episode of the "Late Late Show" in her new capacity as a prison guard for the San Quentin correctional facility. ...

Sacha Baron Cohen On Letterman: Cohen Describes How "Bruno" Got To Interview A Real Terrorist (VIDEO)

Posted 08.07.2009 | Entertainment


Sacha Baron Cohen, the British comedian behind "Bruno," went on the "Late Show" as himself (for a change) tonight to discuss making the highly-anticip...

David Letterman, "Tonight Show" Ratings Race Closest Since 2005

AP | FRAZIER MOORE | Posted 07.19.2009 | Media


NEW YORK — David Letterman's squabble with Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin gave his "Late Show" a ratings boost last week, but new NBC rival Conan O'Bri...

Letterman's Ratings Soar On Palin Apology: Beats Conan By 700K Viewers

New York Times | Bill Carter | Posted 07.17.2009 | Media


Monday night, when Mr. Letterman offered his extended apology to Governor Palin and her family, he had his best night yet in the continuing late-night...

Bill Cosby: I Stole George Carlin's Routine (VIDEO)

Posted 07.02.2009 | Comedy


Bill Cosby's latest appearance on the "Late Show with David Letterman" airs tonight, and in the segment he admits to stealing part of George Carlin's ...

Jack McBrayer Talks Clogging, Brad Pitt, And "30 Rock" On "Late Night" (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 06.29.2009 | Comedy


Jack McBrayer may be the only guest in Fallon's history to call him "sir." But he made up for the typical dearth of gentility by saying it many many t...

The Best Of Letterman's "Cool/Not Cool": Obama Vs. Bush (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 06.19.2009 | Comedy


David Letterman has never been a fan of George W. Bush. During the former president's time in office, Dave mocked his use of language, his intelligenc...

Wednesday's Late Night Round-Up: Obama's First 100 Days, Specter's Switch, And Coulter's Gender (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Patrick Waldo | Posted 05.31.2009 | Comedy


Poor David Letterman, he had a tough time last night with some sudden laryngitis (that eventually forced him to trade rolls with the cue card man), bu...

David Letterman's Ode To News Puns (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.16.2009 | Comedy


Last night, David Letterman aired his second "Late Show News Recap" that included clips of America's broadcasters and talking heads using the world's ...

Denis Leary Mocks Letterman For Not Getting Hitched Sooner (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.05.2009 | Comedy


Denis Leary appeared on the "Late Show" last night to promote the new season of "Rescue Me," and ended up talking more about Dave's recent nuptials th...

The "Late Show" Does Spring Training (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.03.2009 | Comedy


David Letterman sent comedian Andy Kindler down to Florida for Yankees Spring training which led to some heckling, some awkward interviews, and a lot ...

David Letterman's Ad For The New GOP (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.02.2009 | Comedy


David Letterman wants to help the ailing GOP and last night he did so by producing a new television ad for them called "The Party of Yes." It details ...

David Letterman's Ode To The News (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 05.01.2009 | Comedy


Last night, David Letterman aired his "Late Show News Recap," that included clips of America's broadcasters, talking heads, and politicians using semi...

The Late Show Goes To Wall Street (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Alex Leo | Posted 04.12.2009 | Comedy


The "Late Show" sent Andy Kindler down to Wall Street to find out what happened with the economy and how to fix it. Unfortunately, things don't go wel...

Monday's Late-Night Joke Round-Up: Anderson Cooper Smells Lou Dobbs, Madoff v. Groundhogs (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Patrick Waldo | Posted 03.06.2009 | Comedy


There were some serious lessons to be learned last night. First, a logic problem: Michael Steele is to Barack Obama as Tickle Me Elmo is to... Accordi...

Top 10 Sarah Palin Excuses For Turkey Slaughter (VIDEO)

Huffington Post | Posted 12.25.2008 | Media


David Letterman's "Top 10 List" tonight was Sarah Palin's top ten excuses. The list refers to the unfortunate interview that Palin gave right after s...