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Netflix yesterday unveiled an episode of its talk show My Next Guest Needs No Introduction taped prior to the 2022 Oscars, which saw disgraced actor Will Smith sit down with former late-night host David Letterman to discuss his 2021 memoir Will, his Oscar-winning King Richard role, “pain” stemming from his childhood…

Will Smith will sit down with David Letterman for his latest round of My Next Guest Needs No Introduction. However, don't expect the King Richard star to chat about his controversial exploits at this year's Oscars as Season 4 of Letterman's Netflix longform interview chat show was filmed before March. The new season…

The Amazing Johnathan, the veteran magician and comic who headlined in Las Vegas for more than a decade and appeared often on television including stand-up specials and David Letterman’s shows, died late Tuesday at his home in Las Vegas. He was 63 and had been struggling with health problems including cardiomyopathy…

David Letterman had a long stint as a late night talk show host. But in his return Tuesday night to Late Night, the show he helped launch 40 years ago, he told current host Seth Meyers the first few weeks were anything but secure. “Through the first year, we were never certain beyond a month-and-a-half or two months…

The beard was longer and whiter, but it was the same old Dave when David Letterman returned to Late Night on Monday to mark the show’s 40th anniversary. “If it weren’t for your kind invitation, I would not have known that this is the 40th anniversary,” the former host told NBC’s current man behind the desk, Seth…

David Letterman will celebrate the 40th anniversary of NBC‘s Late Night with Seth Meyers on Feb. 1. Late Night With David Letterman premiered on the same date in 1982. The pair will be joined by musical guest Adam Duritz of Counting Crows. Meyers announced the celebration via social media on Tuesday. Next Tuesday…

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…