Katie On Letterman
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March 3, 2009 2:17 PM Watch a clip of Katie Couric's appearance on The David Letterman Show.
November 20, 2008 5:11 PM
Behind The Scenes At Letterman
Ever wonder what they feed you in David Letterman's green room? Want to meet some of Katie's crew? Yes, all this and more can be yours with one click of the little "play" arrow.
And if you catch Letterman tonight, too, you'll see he gave Katie a phone call during the show to, um, correct what Katie says may have been a "brain synapse misfiring" on Dave's part. We'll let you be the judge.
And if you catch Letterman tonight, too, you'll see he gave Katie a phone call during the show to, um, correct what Katie says may have been a "brain synapse misfiring" on Dave's part. We'll let you be the judge.
November 19, 2008 7:32 PM 
From Sen. Joe Lieberman to Dave Letterman all in one day!
Right after taping my exclusive sit-down with Sen. Joe Lieberman, it was time to head back to New York for another interview. Only in this one, I was the interviewee.
I'm Dave Letterman's guest tonight on "The Late Show!"
Honestly, I wasn't nervous at all. Maybe just a little bit. It was so ...
From Interviewer ... To Interviewee
(CBS)
Right after taping my exclusive sit-down with Sen. Joe Lieberman, it was time to head back to New York for another interview. Only in this one, I was the interviewee.
I'm Dave Letterman's guest tonight on "The Late Show!"
Honestly, I wasn't nervous at all. Maybe just a little bit. It was so ...
October 13, 2006 9:27 AM
Katie & Dave: Better "Late" Than Never
For those who couldn't stay up late -- the "C&C" staff routinely nods off around 9 -- here's part of Katie's appearance last night on The Late Show with David Letterman.
Video: October 12, 2006 6:27 PM
Word of the Day: Chutzpah
Today's word comes from Katie's post on the Letterman appearance:
chutzpah(khoot-spuh, hoot-)noun. Slang. 1. unmitigated effrontery or impudence; gall. 2. audacity; nerve.
October 12, 2006 6:16 PM 
Okay. I’m back!!!
Holy cow. They pre-interviewed me for about 40 minutes – and the interview must have lasted six or seven minutes, max. Who knew? Thank God I brought some sign-offs!
Dave and I talked about being at CBS after working at “another network” (something we have in common!) and we kicked around a couple of the 50,000 sign-off ideas that people had sent me. He seemed to really like “I’m Katie Couric and I’m not just for breakfast anymore.” We also talked about the wonders of “Photoshop,” and how they had miraculously made me thinner in some publicity pictures. Turns out, Dave had a similar experience – and showed us the results. (If I thought I needed a glass of wine BEFORE the interview, I really needed one after seeing THAT!!)
After all the anxiety and excitement and pre-interviewing, the whole thing was over in what seemed like a nanosecond, and it was all pretty painless. (Almost like some medical procedures…but not quite…) The audience seemed pretty responsive – they actually clapped when I came out, which was a good sign! – but when you look out at the sea of faces, you really can’t see anything. It was fun for me to see Biff, who worked with me at NBC, and Paul Schaeffer, and some of the other folks behind the scenes that I hadn’t seen in ages. (Speaking of Paul: I fancy myself something of a music aficionado, but I was embarrassed that I didn’t recognize the Ray Charles song -- which sounded like something more fitting for the gyrations of Gypsy Rose Lee!!)
Anyway, gotta get back to work! We have this little news show we need to get on the air tonight, and Rome Hartman is already yelling at me about some changes he wants to make in the lineup…
Till later…true that, peeps!
Katie Does Letterman, Part II
(CBS)
Holy cow. They pre-interviewed me for about 40 minutes – and the interview must have lasted six or seven minutes, max. Who knew? Thank God I brought some sign-offs!
Dave and I talked about being at CBS after working at “another network” (something we have in common!) and we kicked around a couple of the 50,000 sign-off ideas that people had sent me. He seemed to really like “I’m Katie Couric and I’m not just for breakfast anymore.” We also talked about the wonders of “Photoshop,” and how they had miraculously made me thinner in some publicity pictures. Turns out, Dave had a similar experience – and showed us the results. (If I thought I needed a glass of wine BEFORE the interview, I really needed one after seeing THAT!!)
After all the anxiety and excitement and pre-interviewing, the whole thing was over in what seemed like a nanosecond, and it was all pretty painless. (Almost like some medical procedures…but not quite…) The audience seemed pretty responsive – they actually clapped when I came out, which was a good sign! – but when you look out at the sea of faces, you really can’t see anything. It was fun for me to see Biff, who worked with me at NBC, and Paul Schaeffer, and some of the other folks behind the scenes that I hadn’t seen in ages. (Speaking of Paul: I fancy myself something of a music aficionado, but I was embarrassed that I didn’t recognize the Ray Charles song -- which sounded like something more fitting for the gyrations of Gypsy Rose Lee!!)
Anyway, gotta get back to work! We have this little news show we need to get on the air tonight, and Rome Hartman is already yelling at me about some changes he wants to make in the lineup…
Till later…true that, peeps!
UPDATE: You can check out part of the Letterman chat in the monitor thingy right here on the left. - Ed.
October 12, 2006 3:49 PM
Katie Does Letterman, Part I
I’m getting ready to head over to Letterman, to do his show tonight, and I’m getting that queasy feeling in my stomach.
I have always thought David is hilarious, but I enjoy watching him more from the comfort of my bed (back in the days I could stay up late and watch) than on the chair next to his desk. Not surprisingly, like most people who make their living asking questions, I don’t love having the tables turned. But tonight, I’m just going to try to go out there and have a good time.
The studio is freezing -- I’ve heard that’s supposed to make people laugh more (not sure how) but that may be an urban legend. David doesn’t really like to talk to you during the commercial break, so you sit there and pretty much feel like a moron. I mean, talk about AWKWARD!!!!! I haven’t done Letterman in about 10 years (Networks prefer as little cross- pollinization as possible) so it’s been a while. We do have a few things to talk about and a few things in common: no, I haven’t had bypass surgery…but we both can discuss our brilliant moves from another network to CBS!
Normally, I’d rather try to be the “hostess with the mostess” instead of the guest that bombed. I had so much fun a few years back when I “traded places” with Jay Leno. I love Jay and all the folks at The Tonight Show. Sometimes I can’t believe I had the chutzpah (Yiddish for you non-New Yorkers) to even do that. My favorite joke: “Jay Leno this morning was filling in for me on The Today Show and interviewed General Powell. I couldn’t believe it! I thought ‘Probing Colin’ was MY JOB! H AHA HA…I also said I hadn’t been this nervous since Willard Scott tried to French kiss me at an NBC Christmas party! Those Tonight Show folks are FUNNY!
Anyway, back to tonight. Basically, they do a pre-interview with the you the day or morning of the appearance and ask you for funny stories (I had none, God help me) and what’s been going on in your life (nothing new here...) So we’ll see how it goes. I wish I could have a glass of wine, but since I’m coming back to do the Evening News, that probably wouldn’t be “prudent,” as the former President Bush would say. (“Marge! That explains it! She’s sauced! No wonder she wore white after Labor Day!”)
Anyway, thanks for letting me blow off some steam and a little anxiety. I’ll keep you posted (literally!) and blog you (is that illegal in some states?) when I come back!!!
UPDATE: Don't miss Part II. The saga continues right here...
I have always thought David is hilarious, but I enjoy watching him more from the comfort of my bed (back in the days I could stay up late and watch) than on the chair next to his desk. Not surprisingly, like most people who make their living asking questions, I don’t love having the tables turned. But tonight, I’m just going to try to go out there and have a good time.
The studio is freezing -- I’ve heard that’s supposed to make people laugh more (not sure how) but that may be an urban legend. David doesn’t really like to talk to you during the commercial break, so you sit there and pretty much feel like a moron. I mean, talk about AWKWARD!!!!! I haven’t done Letterman in about 10 years (Networks prefer as little cross- pollinization as possible) so it’s been a while. We do have a few things to talk about and a few things in common: no, I haven’t had bypass surgery…but we both can discuss our brilliant moves from another network to CBS!
Normally, I’d rather try to be the “hostess with the mostess” instead of the guest that bombed. I had so much fun a few years back when I “traded places” with Jay Leno. I love Jay and all the folks at The Tonight Show. Sometimes I can’t believe I had the chutzpah (Yiddish for you non-New Yorkers) to even do that. My favorite joke: “Jay Leno this morning was filling in for me on The Today Show and interviewed General Powell. I couldn’t believe it! I thought ‘Probing Colin’ was MY JOB! H AHA HA…I also said I hadn’t been this nervous since Willard Scott tried to French kiss me at an NBC Christmas party! Those Tonight Show folks are FUNNY!
Anyway, back to tonight. Basically, they do a pre-interview with the you the day or morning of the appearance and ask you for funny stories (I had none, God help me) and what’s been going on in your life (nothing new here...) So we’ll see how it goes. I wish I could have a glass of wine, but since I’m coming back to do the Evening News, that probably wouldn’t be “prudent,” as the former President Bush would say. (“Marge! That explains it! She’s sauced! No wonder she wore white after Labor Day!”)
Anyway, thanks for letting me blow off some steam and a little anxiety. I’ll keep you posted (literally!) and blog you (is that illegal in some states?) when I come back!!!
UPDATE: Don't miss Part II. The saga continues right here...
Ex-NBA ref Tim Donaghy 