On This Day: June 23, 1980 – The David Letterman Show Premieres on NBC

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On This Day: June 23, 1980 – The David Letterman Show Premieres on NBC.

On this day June 23, 1980, The David Letterman Show premiered on NBC as a weekday morning talk show. Known for his dry wit and offbeat humor, David Letterman brought a fresh and unconventional style to daytime television. The show ran for one season with a total of 90 episodes, but its unique tone and experimental segments failed to connect with the traditional morning audience.

Despite its short run, the show was an important stepping stone in Letterman’s career. Just two years later, he...
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