In the early eighties, before the dawn of cable television, the fresh and ironic obsessions of a charismatic young standup comic transformed comedy forever. In this definitive oral history of Late Night, David Letterman’s NBC 12:30 a.m. talk show that aired from 1982 to 1993, writers, producers, executives, and guests share revealing stories—from the origins of the "Top 10" lists and "Stupid Pet Tricks" to the host’s final days at 30 Rock before moving to CBS.
AND NOW…An Oral History of "Late Night with David Letterman," 1982–1993 is an insider look delivered directly from the people who lived it. Revisit on-set moments like the the “Monkey Cam” and the 360° image-rotation episode, as well as the behind-the-curtain wars of late night over who would assume Johnny Carson’s chair.