- David Letterman appears as a guest on ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.’
- This marks Letterman’s first return to the show since retiring in 2015.
- Letterman and Colbert discuss the anniversary of 9/11 and 20 years of ‘The Late Show.’
David Letterman made a much-anticipated return to “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” as a guest, marking his first appearance since his retirement in 2015. Known for his humorous and witty persona, Letterman sat down with Colbert for a candid and lighthearted conversation.
During the interview, the two veteran television hosts commemorated the 20th anniversary of “The Late Show” and the tragic events of September 11, 2001. They discussed how they continued to find humor and entertainment in the midst of such a grave period in American history.
Letterman, reflecting on his tenure as host, humorously remarked, “I was here 20 years and I had no idea you could use profanity.” The conversation then turned to the various aspects of hosting a late-night talk show and how it has changed over the years.
With the delight of the audience and fans, Letterman’s return was welcomed with open arms as it reminded many of the comedic highlights of his time hosting “The Late Show.”