CHAPTER 01Life and work
David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer. He hosted late-night television talk shows for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982, debut of Late Night with David Letterman on NBC and ending with the May 20, 2015, broadcast of Late Show with David Letterman on CBS. In total, Letterman hosted 6,080 episodes of Late Night and Late Show, surpassing his friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late-night talk show host in American television history.
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David Letterman — Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0) ↗︎
CHAPTER 02A beginning in Indianapolis
David Letterman was born in Indianapolis. This is a place to begin tracing the life behind the work. The map identifies the wider birthplace area, rather than a childhood home or a building open to visitors.
David Letterman — biographical record ↗︎
CHAPTER 03Learning at Ball State University
David Letterman studied at Ball State University. It adds an educational connection to this life’s geography. The marker represents the institution’s present-day area, rather than a verified historic classroom; access arrangements vary.
David Letterman — biographical record ↗︎
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