David Letterman

David Letterman (b. 1947) is an award-winning American comedian, late night talk show host, and television producer. His major success occurred on the long-running NBC television program, Late Night with David Letterman (which was handed over to Conan O'Brien), before moving to CBS in 1993 to his current work as host of The Late Show with David Letterman. Letterman's band leader throughout his talk show career has been Paul Shaffer.