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Maya Rudolph Says Letterman Appearance Left Her ‘Humiliated’

NOT SO FUNNY

The comedian says her heart was broken when she went on David Letterman’s show in 2009.

Mathew Murphy | Published Oct 29, 2022

Should David Letterman Be ‘Canceled’ for Sexist Interviews?

THE DAILY BEAST’S OBSESSED

After the #FreeBritney documentary, Letterman’s past interviews with Paris Hilton and Lindsay Lohan have sparked outrage. What do they say about where we are today?

Kevin Fallon | Published Mar 05, 2021

The Deliberately ‘Problematic’ Talk Show

THROWBACK

In his new Comedy Central talk show, Moshe Kasher takes on the thorniest topics of our time through humor, wit, and in-depth conversations

Matt Wilstein | Published Apr 18, 2017

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The Naughty Genius of David Letterman

LEGEND

‘Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night’ chronicles the host’s journey and legacy. Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Shales on the retired comedian’s greatness.

Tom Shales | Published Apr 16, 2017

Colbert, King of Late Night’s Resistance

Fierce

He may despise Trump’s presidency, but it has given Stephen Colbert rich material—and the possible means by which to emerge victorious over a floundering Jimmy Fallon.

Lloyd Grove | Published Feb 20, 2017

Mirren on 2016: ‘A Big Pile of Sh*t’

PREACH

The timeless, iconic actress delivered a fitting end-of-year message on ‘The Graham Norton Show.’

Marlow Stern | Published Dec 22, 2016

Chelsea Handler: I’m More Than Funny

CHELSEA ANYTIME

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Kevin Fallon | Published May 17, 2016

Chelsea Handler's War on ‘Stupidity’

SHE'S BACK!

<p>Two years after ending, in her words, the ‘ridiculous stupidity’ of her <i>Chelsea Lately</i>, Handler launches her buzzy Netflix talk show. Or, she calls it, her ‘college education.’</p>

Kevin Fallon | Published May 12, 2016

Conan O’Brien: Garry Shandling Saved Me

KINDHEARTED COMIC

Conan O’Brien, Seth Meyers, and Trevor Noah all paid tribute to Garry Shandling on Thursday night after he left the Earth too soon at 66.

Matt Wilstein | Published Mar 25, 2016

There May Never Be a Woman in Late-Night

GLASS DESK

<p>New <i>Daily Show</i> host Trevor Noah is the sixth man hired to take over a late-night show amid a resounding demand for a female host. Sorry, Joan. It’s never going to happen.</p>

Kevin Fallon | Published Sep 14, 2015

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