The channel began uploading clips on Tuesday, with more added at a steady pace Wednesday.Īmong the highlights are some of Letterman's more iconic gags, such as working the drive-thru window at a Taco Bell, as well as interviews from throughout the decades with Beyoncé, Bill Gates, Tom Brady, Taylor Swift and a pre-presidential Barack Obama.īut the greatest trove is the collection of standup sets, including Jerry Seinfeld's first appearance in 1982, Norm MacDonald's final televised set in 2015 and a wild 1993 Bobcat Goldthwait performance.ĭuring his guest spot Tuesday night/Wednesday morning, Letterman and Meyers bonded over the "paralytic fear" each felt early on in hosting the show.
More: 40 years ago today, David Letterman's 'Late Night' debuted. Meyers noted that Letterman looked away as the program showed a famed early clip of "elevator races" in the NBC building, as Letterman does not like to watch his old shows and will not be frequenting the new YouTube channel.Īsked if Harry, Letterman's 18-year-old son, enjoys seeing old clips of his dad, Letterman quipped "I don't think he enjoys seeing me in person." It includes segments from both "Late Night with David Letterman" and CBS' "Late Show with David Letterman," including standup comedy performances, celebrity interviews, top 10 lists and other popular gags from Letterman's 33 years on late-night television.
View Gallery: Retro Indy: David LettermanĬelebrated late night host and Indianapolis native David Letterman announced a new YouTube channel during a heartfelt return to "Late Night with Seth Meyers" on Tuesday night - exactly 40 years after Letterman debuted the NBC show.ĭuring a 20-minute interview that spanned the career and experiences of both hosts, their families, the coronavirus pandemic and the late night genre, Meyers teed up a plug for Letterman's channel.
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