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The Letterman Podcast

This podcast celebrates the incredible body of work done by broadcast legend David Letterman and Company. On the show we highlight folks who worked for Dave or were a part of any of his shows productions, people who had an encounter with one of his shows, or are enthusiasts with relevant discussion points or memories pertaining to any of Letterman"s productions or endeavors. The Podcast does not focus on anything gossipy or salacious; instead it is meant to be a living record of the unprecedented

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01:37:39

106 Part 2 of our 2023 Year in Review. Cavett!...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2024/01/01

In our last episode produced in 2023, we are proud to release our year in review, part 2. The second half of 2023 was an active one in the world of The Letterman Podcast. The chief event of the year was the shocking, yet inevitable news that Rupert and May sold the Hello Deli, and the retirement party that Worldwide Pants threw for them at the Ed Sullivan Theater. Other highlights from the show included more Late Late show exploration, our summer intern series, finally getting some folks from the

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01:14:24

105 The Letterman Podcast Made It A Full Calendar...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/12/29

The first complete calendar year for #thelettermanpodcast is nearly in the books, so we decided to dedicate a couple of episodes to look back on some of the highlights the #podcast created during 2023. In this episode we show over 20 clips of different guests we had on the show during the first six months of the year. Mike also talks about some of the highs and lows the show experienced, and he sets some intentions for the next year as well. We just want to take a moment to thank everyone who has

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00:58:04

104 Sandra Bernhard's Radio Show Gets a Visit From...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/12/22

Merry Christmas, and Happy Holidays from #thelettermanpodcast In this episode Mike makes a spontaneous, surprise appearance on Sandra Bernhard's radio show, where the decision is made that she will indeed appear as a guest on a future episode of The Letterman Podcast! He also shares his reaction to the special episode 100 compilation we released over the past few weeks, and shows a few clips from The Letterman Podcast Christmas past! The Letterman Podcast is brought to you by hello-deli.com,

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00:56:55

103 The Letterman Podcast Don Giller Celebration...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/12/21

The Letterman Podcast's 100th episode 4-Part extravaganza comes to a close with this final instalment. A VERY special thanks to Don Giller for spending countless hours sifting through footage from The Letterman Podcast's first 100 episodes, and build the unique narrative that he did. We also thank each and every guest that took the time to go down memory lane with us, and share thoughts and moments that were meaningful to them. The Letterman Podcast's host Mike Chisholm asked if I

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02:13:57

102 The Don Giller Compilation Celebration Part...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/12/15

#thelettermanpodcast is pleased to present the continuation of our 100th episode celebration. The definitive archivist of #davidletterman material #dongiller has gone to painstaking efforts to organize highlights of the hundreds of hours we have filmed so far to create a 4 part compilation of the #behindthescenes moments of the #letterman timeline as discussed on the #podcast In this third instalment, the focus is on the Late Show with David Letterman Years. From Don Giller: The Letterman

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00:44:32

101 The Don Giller Compilation Celebration Part 2

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/12/12

The Letterman Podcast's host Mike Chisholm asked if I might put something together to help commemorate his 100th episode.Rather than select highlights and best-of conversations, I decided to try to craft a behind-the-scenes narrative of Dave’s talk show history as told by many of Mike’s podcast guests — the writers, producers, musicians, and network executives who worked for and with Dave throughout his 35-year tenure at NBC and CBS.Part 2: The transition from NBC to CBS, 1993The roster of the

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01:52:15

100 The Don Giller Celebration Compilation Part One

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/12/08

To Celebrate our 100th episode, we brought in a ringer. The foremost David Letterman Archivist Don Giller has pieced together a 4 part look back at the first 100 episodes of The Letterman Podcast. From Don: A David Letterman Talk Show Narrative, Part 1 of 4: Late NightThe Letterman Podcast's host Mike Chisholm asked if I might put something together to help commemorate his 100th episode.Rather than select highlights and best-of conversations, I decided to try to craft a behind-the-scenes

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01:52:27

099 Janice Penino hired many of the Late Show...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/12/01

Before Janice Penino went to work for #worldwidepants to head up their #hr department she worked for #wnbc during the #howardstern years, and ultimately heading the #nbc Page program. When #davidletterman moved to #cbs Pants needed to create entire departments to administer the show, such as ticketing and HR. Janice did all that and more, and was a major force in developing those departments, evolving into running the famous #lateshow internship program. Janice and Mike have a delightful

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01:27:43

098 Marc Karzen built bumpers, went to the SNL after...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/11/24

Marc Karzen is back on The Letterman Podcast the first time since episode 2! Marc, the Late Night with David Letterman photographer who took the pictures that would come to be known as 'Late Night Bumpers,' and Mike have an even more in depth conversation about the process of building these iconic shots. He also shares some pictures and behind the scenes stories he has about Bob Dylan, Hunter Thompson, James Brown, and going to SNL afterparties with Bill Shortridge. Go to

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01:48:37

097 Dan Flaherty filmed the World Series, The...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/11/17

For Dan Flaherty, the television business is a family thing. Like his father and grandfather before him, Dan has made his living in broadcasting, the vast majority, being a camera man at the highest level. Major sporting events like the World Series (where he met his wife in the stands as he filmed the game), The Olympics, and a lot of Late Show with David Letterman are just some of the moments Flaherty filmed. Dan, who is still working for CBS and hoping to get a full-time gig for Colbert, takes

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01:23:07

096 is is the Assistant Director, or Assistant TO the...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/11/10

Tim Kennedy used to work for CBS news. But then Hal Gurnee retired and for the first time would not be the permanent director of David Letterman and his antics. Jerry Foley got the nod, and as he took the big chair, needed a Technical Director. The guy that the guy can count on. He called Tim Kennedy, and the rest is history. The Letterman Podcast is brought to you by hello-deli.com, the only place to get Late Show with David Letterman merchandise. Rupert Jee formally of the Hello Deli is there for

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01:27:54

095 Amy Cherin Humes moonlit for the CBS Morning News...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/11/03

Amy began her adventure with Late Show with David Letterman as a CBS page before becoming assistant to Jerry Foley right as he was taking over as the show's director from legendary Hal Gurnee. She and Mike have a delightful dialog about what a day in her life looked like working for the show during her different career incarnations. Amy talks about how she busted her butt working for the CBS Morning News WHILE working for Letterman and Company so she could get into the union and be allowed to

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01:03:35

094 Sue Hum has the original 'Big Ass Ham' Costume...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/10/27

Costume Designer Susan Hum is back for a special Halloween themed edition of The Letterman Podcast. One of the longest running bits in Letterman history took place annually on Halloween. Each year for 32 seasons, kids would show up at Dave's 'front-door' dressed in clever, ornate, and hilarious costumes designed by Sue and her support teams. In this episode of The Letterman Podcast, Sue is back to talk to Mike specifically about the spooky tradition, and give our audience insights as to

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01:56:00

093 Steve Mazan was dying to do Letterman now he's...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/10/20

This episode features the 'Dying to do Letterman' guy, who thankfully is still alive and well! Steve Mazan is an Emmy award winning stand-up comedian as well as the host and ringleader of the 'Mazan Movie Club' which can be found on the major podcast platforms, at https://mazanmovieclub.libsyn.com and on The Facebook. Back in 2011 Steve was the focus of the documentary 'Dying to do Letterman,' which chronicled his quest fulfill his dream to do a stand-up set on Late Show

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01:17:44

092 Rupert Jee is so special he gets another tribute...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/10/18

In this second tribute episode to Rupert Jee and May Chin's retirement from active duty at the Hello Deli, Darin Cox and Don Giller join Mike to talk about the celebration at the Ed Sullivan Theater they were fortunate enough to attend. They also discuss going for dinner the next night with the three Steve's (O'Donnell, Winer and Young) along with Rupert and Irene and other highlights of that magical weekend in New York. The Letterman Podcast is brought to you by hello-deli.com and

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01:25:47

091 The last hurrah for the Hello Deli, our tribute...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/10/13

After a 32 year run, Rupert Jee and May Chin have sold the Hello Deli. Their culturally relevant tiny restaurant was equipped with only a couple of tables, perfect for lucky customers to occupy and get a front row seat to Late Show staffers, Late Show guests, or Late Show fans showing up to visit Rupert. He dispensed wisdom , superior listening skills, and of course, sandwich's. Rupert entertained the world audience by just being himself, a perfect character for Late Show, holding the

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01:30:34

090 John Filo is a behind the scenes photo master

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/10/06

John Filo is a Pulitzer Prize winning photographer and has shot groundbreaking events in the world of news, sports and entertainment for over 5 decades. For over 20 years, he was a photographer for CBS, and much of that time he was dedicated to photographing Late Show with David Letterman. John and Mike have a fantastic conversation about John's career, and he gives us the inside scoop on some of the behind the scenes workings of Late Show. He also has a delightful Les Moonves Story.

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01:31:00

089 Joanna Jordan has booked more folks than the desk...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/10/04

Joanna Jordan is the owner and founder of Central Talent Booking, one of the premiere celebrity firms in the world. Go to Centraltalentbooking.com for details. Among the many services CTB provides, Joanna and her team book the guests of the very highest regard for top-tier shows such as Jimmy Kimmel Live and Marc Maron's wildly successful podcast. But before that, Joanna was the booker for Late Show with David Letterman. Plucked from her television job in Britain by Robert Morton, Joanna was

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01:27:30

088 Dick Cavett and Eddie Murphy need to rekindle...

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/09/22

Dick Cavett is one of broadcasting and entertainment's living legends. Dick is an incredible talk show host and conversationalist of the highest level, as well as an author and writer, thought leader/provoker, mental health advocate, stand-up comedian, and entertainer. He was also master of the pommel-horse once upon a time. Dick and Mike have a lovely conversation that goes in all sorts of directions. Dick recounts writing for Jack Parr and Johnny Carson, and gives his early impressions of

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01:17:48

087 Don Giller shows...and tells!

The Letterman Podcast ·

2023/09/15

Don Giller is the pre-eminent historian and archivist of the productions of David Letterman and Company. For forty years Don has amassed a knowledge base and collection of Letterman material that is unmatched by anyone else, and includes every single episode of David Letterman's broadcasts among many, many items from the shows and additional footage, much of which has never been aired. After Late Show with David Letterman ended it's run in 2015, Don began creating compilations of Letterman

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