David Letterman signs autographs for fans after returning to his former Late Night stomping ground in New York to celebrate his 40th birthday
40 years after launching one of the most iconic shows in television history, David Letterman has returned to his old stomping ground at Late Night in New York.
It was announced last week that the 74-year-old comedian and talk show host would return to celebrate the 40th anniversary of Late Night with Seth Meyers on Tuesday.
The late night icon was seen signing autographs for fans as he left the famous 30 Rockefeller Plaza in New York City.
Dave returns: 40 years after launching one of the most iconic shows in television history, David Letterman has returned to his old stomping ground at Late Night in New York.
Mountain Man: The comedy legend seemed in good spirits as he had a big smile on his face
Letterman came out wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue cap from the 2019 Canadian Football League Gray Cup champions, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.
The late-night legend also kept warm in a brown coat with a large brown leather shoulder bag.
He completed his look with a pair of dark blue jeans and tan work boots as he signed autographs for waiting fans.
Dave’s look: Letterman stepped out wearing a blue sweatshirt and blue cap of the 2019 Canadian Football League Gray Cup champions, the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
He also stayed safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a black mask covering his mouth and nose, as well as red-lensed goggles.
Current Late Night host Seth Meyers released a video last Wednesday announcing that Letterman would be moving back to his old home.
“The 40th birthday is next Tuesday, and to celebrate, my guest that night will be the man who started it all, David Letterman,” Meyers said.
Staying safe: He also stayed safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic with a black mask covering his mouth and nose, as well as red-lensed goggles
Meyers added that Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz will also be performing on the show, and joked, “this is a show that would make college-age Seth Meyers very happy…also current Seth Meyers is very happy about it.” .”
Letterman hosted the very first episode of Late Night on February 1, 1982, with Bill Murray as the first guest.
The show aired after The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, developing a cult following among younger, mostly student audiences, with running gags such as Stupid Human Tricks and his nightly Top 10.
Host: Meyers added that Counting Crows frontman Adam Duritz will also be performing on the show and joked, “It’s a show that would make Seth Meyers very happy…current Seth Meyers is also very happy about it. happy”.
After the surprise announcement of Carson’s retirement in 1992, many—including Carson himself—believed Letterman to be the natural successor, although NBC handed the show over to Carson’s permanent guest host, Jay Leno.
Letterman decided to leave NBC altogether and signed a new contract with CBS for Late Show with David Letterman, which debuted in 1993.
He hosted the beloved series until 2014, when he announced his retirement, with Stephen Colbert as his successor.
Drama: After Carson’s surprise retirement announcement in 1992, many – including Carson himself – thought Letterman was the natural successor, although NBC handed the show over to Carson’s permanent guest Jay Leno .
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