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Photos: David Letterman celebrates 20 years of "Late Show" with CBS
In 1993, "The Late Show with David Letterman" premiered on CBS-TV on Aug. 29. But before that he was with NBC. Here are some photos of his past shows and guests.
David Letterman; Bill Murray
In this Aug. 29, 2013 photo provided by CBS, actor Bill Murray, left, joins host David Letterman on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” in New York, as the show celebrates its 20th Anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 29. Murray was the Late Show's first guest 20 years ago and retrieved a time capsule as part of the festivities. The show aired Thursday. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
John Paul FiloDavid Letterman; Bill Murray
In this Aug. 29, 2013 photo provided by CBS, actor Bill Murray, left, joins host David Letterman on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” in New York, as the show celebrates its 20th Anniversary on Thursday, Aug. 29. Murray was the Late Show's first guest 20 years ago. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
John Paul FiloOprah Winfrey, David Letterman
In this photo provided by CBS Entertainment, talk show host, producer, publisher and actress Oprah Winfrey visits CBS's "Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday, Aug. 1, 2013, in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
John Paul FiloDavid Letterman, Oprah Winfrey
This Nov. 26, 2012 file photo shows Ball State University alumnus David Letterman, right, host of CBS's "Late Show," with Oprah Winfrey following an interview at Ball State University in Muncie, Ind. Letterman says he sees a psychiatrist once a week, part of his attempt to be the person he once believed he was. The late-night talk show host gave an extraordinary interview to Oprah Winfrey, where he talked about his feuds with her and Jay Leno and his own effort to make amends for the affairs that became public three years ago when a man tried to extort him. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy, file)
Michael Conroy'Late Show with David Letterman'
In this Tuesday, April 9, 2013 photo released by CBS Entertainment, actress Lindsay Lohan talks to David Letterman about her upcoming trip to rehab, her guest star roles in the series "Anger Management" and film "Scary Movie 5" and more during the "Late Show with David Letterman," (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, in New York. (AP Photo/CBS Entertainment, Jeffrey R. Staab)
Jeffrey R. StaabJimmy Carter and David Letterman
Talk show host David Letterman gestures as he speaks to former President Jimmy Carter during the taping of the "Late show with David Letterman" Tuesday, Sept. 28, 1993 in New York. Carter, who dropped in on the show to tell a few stories, was welcomed onstage with a standing ovation. (AP Photo/Alan Singer)
Alan SingerBritney Spears throughout the years
In this file photo originally released by CBS, pop singer Britney Spears shares a laugh with host David Letterman on the set of "The Late Show with David Letterman," on May 9, 2006 in New York. Spears, who gave birth to her second child in September, surprised David Letterman with visit to the show Monday night Nov. 6 ,2006. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey Neira)
JEFFREY NEIRAJennifer Anniston; David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, actress Jennifer Aniston discusses breakups with host David Letterman on the set of The Late Show with David Letterman, Thursday, May 24, 2006 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Filo)
J P FILODavid Letterman, Sacha Baron Cohen
In this photo provided by CBS, Borat, the fictional Kazakhstani journalist portrayed by comedian Sacha Baron Cohen, makes his first American late night talk show appearance when he visits the Late Show with David Letterman Monday, Oct. 30 2006 on the CBS Television Network in New York. Borat stars in the new film, "Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan" which hits theaters Friday, Nov. 3. (AP Photo/John Paul Filo, CBS)
JOHN PAUL FILORichard Simmons, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, author and fitness personality Richard Simmons, left, reacts to an explosion under the vegetable steamer as host David Letterman watches from the rear, on the set of the "Late Show with David Letterman" Wednesday, Nov. 29, 2006 in New York. This was Simmons' first appearance on the show in six years. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Filo)
J P FILOPeyton Manning, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, Superbowl XLI Champion Indianapolis Colts quarterback Peyton Manning relates some of the details of the Colt's Superbowl victory over the Chicago Bears, to host David Letterman on the set of the "Late Show with David Letterman," Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2007 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, JP Filo)
J P FiloDavid Letterman, Kid Rock
In this photo provided by CBS, musician Kid Rock, left, talks to David Letterman after performing on the "LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN," Monday, Oct. 8, 2007 in New York. Rock was promoting his new CD, "Rock and Roll Jesus." (AP Photo/John Paul Filo, CBS)
JOHN P. FILOJamie Foxx, David Letterman
In this photo provided by CBS, Actor Jamie Foxx does his impression of The Rolling Stones' Mick Jagger on the set of the ”Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday Dec. 13, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)
Jeffrey R. StaabAshton Kutcher, David Letterman
In this photo provided by CBS, "Two and a Half Men" star Ashton Kutcher, left, pokes fun at host David Letterman by wearing a helmet and bullet proof vest labeled “Not Dave,” on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” Wednesday, Aug. 24, 201,1 in New York. Recently a jihadist website carried threats against Letterman, asking Muslim followers to "cut the tongue" of the late-night host because of a joke and gesture the comic had made about al-Qaida leaders on a show that aired in June. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)
Jeffrey R. StaabLate Show with David Letterman
In this image released by CBS, actress Jennifer Lopez talks with host David Letterman during an appearance on "Late Show with David Letterman," Monday, Jan. 30, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)
JEFFREY R STAABJustin Bieber, David Letterman
In this photo provided by CBS, Justin Bieber, left,visits David Letterman for taping of "Late Show with David Letterman" on Thursday June 21, 2012 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS Broadcasting Inc., John Paul Filo)
John Paul FiloLate Show with David Letterman
This June 20, 2012 photo released by CBS shows actor Alec Baldwin pointing to a photo of himself on the front page of the New York Daily News as he talks with host David Letterman about is altercation with a photographer during a taping of "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York. Police have confirmed that Daily News photographer Marcus Santos has filed a complaint against Baldwin. They say Santos claims he was punched while snapping photos of Baldwin and his fiancée on Tuesday, June 19. The "30 Rock" star says he was only protecting himself. Baldwin's publicist accused the photographer of being the aggressor and says the actor defended himself after the photographer assaulted him with a camera. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
John Paul FiloBarack Obama, David Letterman
President Barack Obama sits with David Letterman on the set of the "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterDavid Letterman, Regina Letterman
2012 Kennedy Center Honoree David Letterman, and his wife, Regina, arrive at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts for the 2012 Kennedy Center Honors Performance and Gala Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012 at the State Department in Washington. (AP Photo/Kevin Wolf)
Kevin WolfBarack Obama, David Letterman
President Barack Obama talks with David Letterman on the set of the "Late Show With David Letterman" at the Ed Sullivan Theater, Tuesday, Sept. 18, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)
Carolyn KasterLetterman
David Letterman, host of NBC-TV's "Late Night with David Letterman, " is taken from a tank of water and placed onto a scale in New York while wearing a specially designed suit of sponges, Feb. 14, 1985. Letterman weighed 190 lbs. before and a whopping 500 lbs. after soaking up about 25 gallons of water, during taping for Thursday night's show. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
RICHARD DREWLetterman
Television host David Letterman poses behind a cake shaped like a television commemorating the fourth season of "Late Night with David Letterman" at his Miami hotel, Jan. 23, 1986. Letterman and his entourage had just completed filming a 90-minute anniversary show aboard a chartered 747 jet from New York to Miami. (AP Photo/Joe Skipper)
JOE SKIPPERLetterman Schott
Marge Schott, owner of the Cincinatti Reds, and her dog Schotzy appear on "Late Night With David Letterman," during a taping of the show, May 13, 1986. (AP Photo/Ray Stubblebine)
RAY STUBBLEBINENBC "Late Night With David Letterman"
"Today Show" host Jane Pauley, left plays to the audience while speaking with David Letterman during the taping of Thursday's "Late Night with David Letterman" show at NBC studios In New York December 28, 1989. The two were speaking about Pauley's final appearance on Friday on as host on "Today." (AP Photo/Susan Ragan)
Susan RaganEmma Watson, David Letterman
In this photo provided by CBS, actress Emma Watson joins host David Letterman on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” Wednesday Sept. 5, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)
Jeffrey R. StaabRobert Plant, Jimmy Page, John Paul Jones, David Letterman
In this photo provided by CBS, members of Led Zeppelin, from left, Robert Plant, Jimmy Page and John Paul Jones join host David Letterman on the set of the “Late Show with David Letterman,” Monday, Dec. 3, 2012, in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, John Paul Filo)
John Paul FiloMadonna, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, Madonna joins host David Letterman on the set of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday, Jan. 11, 2006 in New York. Madonna was in town to attend a special screening of "Arthur and The Invisibles." (AP Photo/CBS, J P Filo)
J P FiloSebastien Bourdais, Paul Newman, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, actor Paul Newman, center, speaks to host David Letterman, right, as driver Sebastien Bourdais looks on during a visit to the "Late Show with David Letterman," in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 16, 2007. Newman co-owns the Newman-Haas Racing, and Bourdais, who drives for him, has won the Champ Car title for the past three years. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey Neira, HO)
Jeffrey NeiraJohn Edwards, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, host David Letterman, right, messes Democratic Presidential hopeful John Edwards' hair on the set of "The Late Show with David Letterman" in New York, Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2008. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Filo)
J.P. FiloPhil McGraw, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, Dr. Phil McGraw, left, stops by to talk with host David Letterman on the set of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Wednesday Jan. 30, 2008 in New York. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)
Jeffrey R StaabParis Hilton, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, host David Letterman offers Paris Hilton a bouquet of roses on the set of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday, Jan. 31, 2008 in New York. Things got tense during Hiltons' September 2007 appearance when Letterman asked Hilton for details from her time spent in jail but the pair reconciled. (AP Photo/CBS, Jeffrey R. Staab)
Jeffrey R. StaabHillary Rodham Clinton, David Letterman
In this photo released by CBS, presidential hopeful Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton, D-N.Y., laughs with host David Letterman after recounting some of his pants-suit jokes about her on the set of "The Late Show with David Letterman," Thursday, Aug. 30, 2007, in New York. Sen. Clinton also read her Top Ten things she would do if elected President of the United States. (AP Photo/CBS, J.P. Filo)
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