What David Letterman & His 'Late Show' Meant To Music
David Letterman was your taste-maker older brother who shared his favorite music nightly like a perfectly curated mixtape.
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David Letterman was your taste-maker older brother who shared his favorite music nightly like a perfectly curated mixtape.
David Letterman has left people laughing for more than 30 years as a late-night talk show host. Now, he has just three shows left before he retires.
The retiring "Late Show" host is usually guarded and private, but he opened up recently to Jane Pauley in a surprising way.
Bob Dylan hasn't been on "Late Show" in 22 years.
This week, one mean girl needs to finish some community service and a late-night host is ready to say his final goodbye.
The final broadcasts will feature appearances by Tom Hanks, Bill Murray, Eddie Vedder and Letterman's historic final "Late Show" broadcast on May 20
Sandler's also pretty sure, with all this time on his hands, Letterman will be peeing in Jay Leno's coffee cup.
Tina Fey stunned David Letterman during her farewell appearance on the "Late Show" by shucking her "last dress ever."
If there's any worry that time has not been kind to Hootie and his Blowfish, leave your reservations at the door.
There's only a month left until summer gets here, which means it's time for season finales, summer songs, and the first signs of summer blockbusters.
As David Letterman approaches his final Late Show broadcast on May 20, we thought we'd put together a "Top Ten List" of facts you may not know about Late Night and the Late Show.
"David Letterman: A Life On Television," A CBS primetime special celebrating the talk show host's legendary career, to be broadcast Monday, May 4th.
David Letterman is packing his final 28 shows as a late-night host with a who's who of Hollywood names and favorites leading up to his May 20 swan song.
If you're looking for the best rock band of the moment, here you go.
"I have nine months to make a show, just like a baby. So first, I should find out how you make a baby," said Colbert.
Friday night marks the last holiday show for David Letterman. As fans know every year tradition is king with one particular song, Darlene Love singing "Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)," taking center stage.
Host Stephen Colbert is signing off after nine years of playing a conservative talk show host.
Entertainment and pop culture had quite a few notable moments in 2014, and as the year winds down, some things require a second look.
"I'd like to play in the NFL," the Heisman-winning quarterback joked Monday. "Does New York have any professional teams?"
Al seemed thrilled by the idea of seeing the late night legend's last go-round as a gift, but when pressed did admit that he would prefer cash.
Letterman said earlier this year he was retiring after more than 30 years as a late-night host.
David Letterman will host his final broadcast of the "Late Show" on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed a bill into law Wednesday that gives the dairy product official distinction as the state snack.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo has continued a recent media blitz with an appearance on David Letterman's "Late Show,'' delivering a Top 10 list of ways "New York State is Better than Ever.''
The Foo Fighters kicked off their week-long residency at The Late Show with David Letterman by wearing their metal heart on their sleeves.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
An NYPD officer was struck by a driver and injured during a traffic stop in Brooklyn on Saturday.
Tributes continue to pour into Brooklyn, where 7-month-old Kaori Patterson-Moore lost her life in a senseless shooting Wednesday.
New York City's annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival returns to Midtown Manhattan on Sunday.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
UConn's jaw-dropping buzzer beater catapulted them to the Final Four.
Bridgeport firefighter Terrence Cramer was killed after his girlfriend's ex shot him in a fit of rage at a Connecticut home, according to an arrest warrant.
Jabari Bush is accused of fatally shooting active-duty Bridgeport Firefighter Terrence Cramer in Shelton, police said.
Warmer weather will return to New York City and the surrounding area soon.
The move would reduce the minimum uninsured motorist coverage for ride-share services from $1.5 million to as low as $35,000.
Fire officials are investigating the cause of a multi-alarm fire at a former chemical manufacturer in Paterson, New Jersey.
Easter weekend kicked off with May-like weather in the New York area, before rain returns for the holiday.
With just over one square mile of land, the City of Hoboken says the 2026 FIFA World Cup could be a once-in-a-generation opportunity for homeowners.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
Stony Brook University professor Timothy Glotch is one of 10 scientists selected to shape research plans for NASA's next Artemis missions.
A Long Island man accused of shooting his sister in the head with a crossbow pleaded not guilty to attempted murder Thursday.
A Long Island high schooler and his mom are being credited with saving a sleeping neighbor from a house fire.
New York Republican gubernatorial nominee Bruce Blakeman said Tuesday he will sue the state after the Campaign Finance Board denied him matching funds.
The driver accused of striking and killing a Nassau County school crossing guard in February has been arraigned.
A U.S. crew member who went missing when an F-15E fighter jet was shot down over a remote area of Iran has been rescued by U.S. forces.
The changes were likely to affect Associate Attorney General Stanley Woodward, the No. 3 official at the Justice Department and Harmeet Dhillon, the Assistant Attorney General for the Civil Rights Division.
President Trump ordered the Department of Homeland Security to find a way to pay "each and every employee" of the agency.
New Jersey Gov. Mikie Sherrill and her family are moving into Drumthwacket, the governor's official residence in Princeton.
The search for the second crew member, a weapons system officer, is continuing, two U.S. officials said.
What started as a sinus infection left a Long Island teenager fighting for his life, requiring emergency brain surgery.
Older adults in New Jersey recorded the highest number of suspected overdose deaths in 2025, according to the New Jersey Department of Health.
The first case of mpox clade I has been detected in New York City, health officials said Friday. Of the two types of mpox, clade I is known to cause more severe disease and death.
Heights University Hospital, formerly known as Christ Hospital, shuttered its emergency room Saturday night.
New Jersey Sen. Andy Kim is opening up about his father's Alzheimer's diagnosis in hopes of helping others struggling like him to care for their loved ones.
A federal judge in New York has tossed out actor Blake Lively's sexual harassment claims against actor Justin Baldoni over their roles in the movie "It Ends With Us," but left intact a claim for retaliation.
Atlanta rapper Gucci Mane was lured to a Dallas studio for a meeting, then allegedly kidnapped and robbed by a group including rappers Pooh Shiesty and Big30.
Megan Thee Stallion was released from a New York City hospital after she got sick during a performance of "Moulin Rouge! The Musical."
The price hike raises the cost of the standard plan with ads by $1 per month and the cost of the standard and premium plans by $2.
Savannah Guthrie stepped back from her NBC duties almost two months ago when her mother, Nancy Guthrie, disappeared. The investigation is ongoing.
Clay Holmes and Tobias Myers combined on a three-hitter and the New York Mets beat the San Francisco Giants 9-0 on Saturday night.
History was made Saturday night at Madison Square Garden as the Sirens played the Torrent before a sold-out crowd.
The New York Yankees beat the Miami Marlins 9-7 on Saturday night for their second 7-1 start in three seasons.
Oliver Kapanen's decisive goal in the shootout gave the Canadiens a 4-3 win over the Devils for their eighth straight win on Saturday.
Brendan McSorley scored in the sixth minute of second-half stoppage time to rally St. Louis City to a 1-1 draw with New York City FC on Saturday night at Citi Field.
Preparations for Passover in Brooklyn blend centuries-old rituals with modern traditions unique to each family.
New York has filed a lawsuit against solar company Attyx, saying it didn't just sell panels, it sold promises it couldn't keep.
Long before Manhattan's iconic street grid took shape, an English widow planned a Brooklyn community that helped shape the city today.
The Center for Brooklyn History showcase examines the Battle of Brooklyn through rare maps, paintings, and historical artifacts from the American Revolutionary War.
From World War II to modern mixology, women in Brooklyn fought for their place behind the bar. This Women's History Month, their legacy continues to influence the city's nightlife.
The Halloween tradition strolled through Manhattan's East Village on Sunday, with furry friends dressed in colorful costumes.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
The annual Easter Parade and Easter Bonnet Festival was held in Manhattan on April 20, 2025.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
Dogs got decked out for the annual Tompkins Square Halloween Dog Parade in New York City's East Village on Saturday.
The New York Sirens and Seattle Torrent made history Saturday night, playing in front of a sold-out crowd at Madison Square Garden. CBS News New York's Kristie Keleshian reports.
CBS News New York's Craig Allen has your First Alert Forecast for April 4 at 11 p.m.
Thousands turned out at St. Patrick's Cathedral for Holy Saturday, and other Easter events were held across the area.
Soaring gas prices amid the war in Iran are also fueling new questions about the cost of the vehicles we drive. Ali Bauman reports from the New York Auto Show.
One person was hospitalized after a car crashed into a building in Brooklyn on Saturday afternoon.