Mitt Romney reads Late Show's Top Ten

Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney stopped by The Late Show with David Letterman to read the Top Ten list.

• Dec 19, 2011
• 0:50

Extended interview: David Letterman on IndyCar racing

In this web exclusive, comedian and Indianapolis native David Letterman talks with correspondent Tracy Smith about his lifelong interest in auto racing, and how he is today co-owner of an IndyCar racing team, Rahal-Letterman-Lanigan Racing. He also talks about his experience riding in a car driven by Paul Newman around California Speedway.

• Jun 15, 2025
• 10:55

David Letterman returns to "The Late Show" for first time since 2015

David Letterman hosted "The Late Show" for over 20 years, from 1993 to 2015.

• Nov 21, 2023

The full episode of The CBS Evening News from April 3, 2014.

The Fort Hood base commander said there are not yet any signs a gunman had specific targets when he started shooting fellow soldiers; and, the United States has a big stake in this weekend's presidential election in Afghanistan, where eight candidates are running to succeed president Hamid Karzai.

• Apr 3, 2014
• 17:58

Inside Prince's 1994 Letterman performance

Prince made a last-minute change to how he would perform "Dolphin" so he would not have to shake David Letterman’s hand.

• Apr 13, 2021
• 1:40

George & Amal Clooney sponsor Iraqi refugee

George and Amal Clooney are speaking out for the first time together about their decision to sponsor an Iraqi man fleeing ISIS violence. In a wide-ranging interview for David Letterman's Netflix show, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction," the Clooneys share how their lives intersected with the Yazidi refugee.

• Feb 8, 2018
• 2:47

Obama dance moves

Netflix shared a first look at David Letterman's new show, "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman." The clip shows Letterman with his first guest on the show, former President Barack Obama. The show begins streaming Friday, Jan. 12. Watch a preview here.

• Jan 10, 2018
• 1:05

Letterman on Netflix

Former "Late Show" host David Letterman is making a comeback in the form of six hour-long interview specials for Netflix. The programs will feature an interview with a single guest, and comedy segments from the field.

• Aug 8, 2017
• 0:19

Colbert on finding the right spot to deliver his monologue

Stephen Colbert discusses how he discovered the perfect spot to deliver his opening monologue every night for "The Late Show"

• Dec 22, 2016
• 2:46

David Letterman on Osgood

The legendary late-night host pays homage to another broadcast legend.

• Sep 25, 2016
• 0:28

The full episode of the CBS Evening news from September 8, 2015 edition

Thousands waited outside Tuesday to greet Rowan County Clerk Kim Davis following her release from jail; Stephen Colbert tells CBS News' Mo Rocca what viewers can expect from "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert"

• Sep 8, 2015
• 18:27

This week Stephen Colbert will bow as the new host of CBS' "The Late Show" and he won't be like the comedic conservative pundit he played for a decade on Comedy Central's satirical "The Colbert Report"

This week Stephen Colbert will bow as the new host of CBS' "The Late Show" - and he won't be like the comedic conservative pundit he played for a decade on Comedy Central's satirical "The Colbert Report." Colbert sits down with his former "Daily Show" colleague Mo Rocca at the Ed Sullivan Theater to talk about what viewers can expect from the real Colbert.

• Sep 6, 2015
• 10:14

David Letterman's marquee has been up on the Ed Sullivan Theater for decades, but it's now being torn down

David Letterman's marquee has been up on the Ed Sullivan Theater for decades, but it's now being torn down. CBSN's Meg Oliver and Vladimir Duthiers have more.

• May 28, 2015
• 0:38

After 22 years making audiences laugh in the studio and across the nation, "Late Show" host David Letterman has delivered his final punch line

After 22 years making audiences laugh in the studio and across the nation, "Late Show" host David Letterman has delivered his final punch line. CBS News' Suzanne Marquez was inside the Ed Sullivan Theater for the grand finale.

• May 21, 2015
• 1:36

David Letterman finished his 33-year career as host of the Late Show

David Letterman finished his 33-year career as host of the Late Show. Celebrities Oprah Winfrey, Julia Roberts and others look back on his legacy of laughter.

• May 20, 2015
• 5:06

CBS News' Jamie Wax was near the entrance of The Ed Sullivan theater in New York as celebrities arrived for the taping of Dave Letterman's final show

CBS News' Jamie Wax was near the entrance of The Ed Sullivan theater in New York as celebrities arrived for the taping of Dave Letterman's final show.

• May 20, 2015
• 8:42

Cooper discusses his national tour with Andy Cohen and David Letterman's legacy

CNN anchor, "60 Minutes" correspondent and New York-native Anderson Cooper joins "CBS This Morning" co-hosts on the 102nd floor of the new One World Trade Center. Cooper discusses his national tour with Andy Cohen and David Letterman's legacy.

• May 20, 2015
• 5:53

Bill Murray, who was David Letterman's very first "Late Night" guest nearly three decades ago, will be making his 44th appearance Tuesday night

Bill Murray, who was David Letterman's very first "Late Night" guest nearly three decades ago, will be making his 44th appearance Tuesday night. After the show taping wrapped, Murray took his farewell into the streets outside the Ed Sullivan theater wearing goggles and covered in cake

• May 19, 2015
• 2:08

The two-time Academy Award winner made his 60th and final appearance on the "Late Show" Monday

The two-time Academy Award winner made his 60th and final appearance on the "Late Show" Monday. Hanks and Letterman memorialized their final sit down with a selfie. Vladimir Duthiers reports.

• May 19, 2015
• 2:54

David Letterman prepares to take his leave after 33 years on the late-night beat

David Letterman prepares to take his leave after 33 years on the late-night beat. In an interview for “Sunday Morning,” Jane Pauley asked Letterman why he turned down an offer to take his “Late Show” desk with him.

• May 16, 2015
• 1:22

David Letterman will sign off from the "Late Show" for the last time on Wednesday, retiring from his historic broadcast career

David Letterman will sign off from the "Late Show" for the last time on Wednesday, retiring from his historic broadcast career. Letterman opened up to "CBS Sunday Morning" contributor Jane Pauley about his life and career. Pauley joins "CBS This Morning" with a preview of their candid conversation.

• May 15, 2015
• 4:37

There are only four shows left until America says goodbye to the "Late Show with David Letterman"

There are only four shows left until America says goodbye to the "Late Show with David Letterman." And there for it all was Paul Shaffer, Letterman’s musical director and sidekick for more than 30 years. Shaffer joins “CBS This Morning” to discuss his post-"Late Show" plans.

• May 15, 2015
• 5:10

In this edition, David Letterman gives Julia Roberts a farewell kiss.

CBSN's late night roundup of talk show jokes. In this edition, David Letterman gives Julia Roberts a farewell kiss.

• May 14, 2015
• 1:24

The president made his final visit to the “Late Show” with Letterman as a host

The president made his final visit to the “Late Show” with Letterman as a host. Topics ranged from relationships between law enforcement and communities to retirement plans. Vinita Nair reports on both the serious and light-hearted moments.

• May 5, 2015
• 2:18

As David Letterman prepares to retire from "The Late Show," CBS vice president of late night programming Vinnie Favale joins CBSN to discuss Monday night's special tribute to the iconic host

As David Letterman prepares to retire from "The Late Show," CBS vice president of late night programming Vinnie Favale joins CBSN to discuss Monday night's special tribute to the iconic host.

• May 4, 2015
• 9:50

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