The Carson-Letterman debate reveals two generations who defined cool completely differently.

From pioneering late-night show formats to redefining the art of entertainment interviews, the iconic TV host David Letterman ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Like his late night successor and main influence Johnny Carson, David Letterman has long remained one of the most respected and ...

We discuss the Midwest origins of the "King of Late Night," plus the time a whole Iowa town came on Letterman's show. Then, we speak to a current producer for Seth Meyers. The late Johnny Carson would ...

Late-night talk shows are a uniquely American invention that blend humor, the news of the day, and celebrity guests. While Johnny Carson was not the first late-night ...

Don Rickles, during “The Comedy Awards” on Comedy Central, alternately insulted and praised the likes of David Letterman, Jay Leno, Jimmy Kimmel and Jon Stewart. But Rickles, on hand to receive the ...

Like his late night successor and main influence Johnny Carson, David Letterman has long remained one of the most respected and universally loved names in talk show history. Delighting millions of ...