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Alan Kalter, who was the announcer and sometimes comic foil for CBS’ Late Show with David Letterman from 1995 until it wrapped after the host’s retirement in 2015, died on Monday, Deadline has confirmed. He was 78. Showbiz & Media Figures We’ve Lost In 2021 – Photo Gallery Rabbi Joshua Hammerman of Stamford…

Norm Macdonald, the stand-up comic and Saturday Night Live alum who died Tuesday at age 61, was considered a comedian’s comedian, a favorite of late-night hosts like David Letterman and Conan O’Brien where he held court in some of his most memorable moments. They help make up a nearly matchless collection of Macdonald…

EXCLUSIVE: David Letterman’s “Stupid Pet Tricks” is making a television comeback. TBS has greenlighted a 10-episode half-hour comedy-variety series inspired by the iconic segment Letterman did for three decades on NBC’s Late Night and CBS’ Late Show, with Sarah Silverman as host. The project hails from The Jay & Tony…

Jack Hanna, the wildlife conservationist who played straight main to David Letterman through decades of comedic animal segments before becoming a TV star in his own right, is battling what is believed to be Alzheimer’s disease. That according to a statement posted to social media by his family on Wednesday. “His…

David Letterman has become the subject of controversy after a 2013 interview with Lindsay Lohan made the rounds on TikTok and Twitter. The former late-night host particularly caught flack for prodding into the Scary Movie 5 and Freaky Friday actress’ rehabilitation process. “Aren’t you supposed to be in rehab?,&#8221…

Howard Rubenstein, the public relations expert who guided the paths of such high-profile clients as George Steinbrenner, Rupert Murdoch and Donald Trump, has died at his home in Manhattan. He was 88, and no cause of death was given. "It is with great sadness that I share the news that my father, Howard J. Rubenstein…

David Letterman will headline a fundraiser for Joe Biden next week, when he will join Kamala Harris’ husband Doug Emhoff for what is billed as a “virtual conversation.” Tickets to the Letterman event, to take place on Oct. 22, start at $500 per person, and rise to $25,000, according to an invite. The money goes to the…

David Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction is set to return for its third season in October, Netflix announced on Wednesday. The show, which features the late night television legend having one-on-one conversation with some of current events’ most newsworthy names, is set to return on Oct. 21. My Next Guest…

David Letterman took to Twitter Saturday to remember Regis Philbin’s illustrious television career. Philbin was a frequent guest on Late Night and Late Show with David Letterman tallying 150 total appearances, more than any other guest in Letterman’s talk show history. "In the same category as Carson. Superlative,"…

Netflix is about to serve a flood of funny in Los Angeles with its Netflix is a Joke Fest, set for April 27-May 3. For one week, the streaming giant is partnering with Live Nation to bring over 100 live shows and events to various venues in L.A. with recorded shows available on the platform later this year. Netflix Is…

Kanye West refused to back down in his support of President Donald Trump in an appearance on David Letterman’s new Netflix series. West, a guest Letterman’s My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, claimed liberals bully Trump supporters. "This is like my thing with Trump — we don't have to feel the same way, but we have…

Those who’ve been jonesing for their David Letterman fix the past year can breathe easier: The King of Modern Late Night is returning to Netflix for a second season of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction this month. The streamer said today that all six new episodes of its Emmy-nommed offbeat spin on the talk show…