The One Thing Letterman Wished He’d Tried Before Leaving ‘Late Show’

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On Monday night, the venerated late-night host returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since he left the show eight years ago.

Senior Entertainment Reporter

Published Nov. 21 2023 11:08AM EST

The Late Show with Stephen Colbert and guest David Letterman during Monday’s November 20, 2023 show — Scott Kowalchyk

Before Stephen Colbert took over The Late Show in 2015, he had a meeting with his predecessor, the venerated maestro of the Ed Sullivan Theater, David

Laura Bradley

Senior Entertainment Reporter

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The One Thing Letterman Wished He’d Tried Before Leaving ‘Late Show’

On Monday night, the venerated late-night host returned to the Ed Sullivan Theater for the first time since he left the show eight years ago.

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Laura Bradley