The Late Show with Host David Letterman is an hour-long comedy and talk show broadcast from the Ed Sullivan Theater on Broadway in New York City, United States of America.

The show debuted on 30 August, 1993 and it quickly went on to become one of the most talked-about and critically acclaimed programs of the year.

The show's music director and bandleader of the house band, the CBS Orchestra, is Paul Shaffer.

The show airs at night, but is recorded the afternoon of the broadcast.

Host:

David Letterman - Host

Crew:

Paul Shaffer - Musical Director
Rob Burnett - Executive Producer
Barbara Gaines - Executive Producer
Maria Pope - Executive Producer
Jerry Foley - Producer, Director
Biff Henderson - Stage Manager
Alan Kalter - Announcer
Will Lee - Bassist, CBS Orchestra
Sid McGinnis - Guitarist, CBS Orchestra
Anton Fig - Percussionist, CBS Orchestra
Felicia Michele Collins - Guitarist, CBS Orchestra
Tom "Bones" Malone - Musician, CBS Orchestra
Bruce Kapler - Musician, CBS Orchestra
Alan Chez - Trumpet/Flugelhorn, CBS Orchestra
Eddie Brill - Audience Warm-Up and Comedian Talent Coordinator
Dave's Mom