Conan and the Warm Embrace of Narrowcasting
By naming Conan O’Brien the heir to Jay Leno’s throne, NBC replaced a comedian known for his broad appeal with one in the mode of Leno’s old friend/nemesis, David Letterman. Like his idol Letterman,...
View ArticleLetterman’s “Stooge of the Night” and Late Night Politics
On April 22, Late Show host David Letterman introduced a new segment called “Stooge of the Night,” targeting the 46 senators who voted “no” on the Manchin-Toomey gun control amendment. Each night...
View ArticleDavid Letterman: So Long to Our TV Pal
Post by Bradley Schauer, University of Arizona Much of the press coverage of David Letterman’s retirement has framed it as the end of an era. According to this account, the traditional late night talk...
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