Late Show with David Letterman

Dave asks Johnny for permission to use “Stump the Band.”

Late Night with Conan O’Brien

Norm Macdonald on wolverines and plastic dog toys.

Late Night with Conan O’Brien

Conan’s first Late Night

Guests >> John Goodman, Drew Barrymore, Tony Randall

Late Show with David Letterman

Dave’s first Late Show

Guests >> Bill Murray, Billy Joel

Late Night with David Letterman

Dave’s last Late Night

guests >> Tom Hanks, Bruce Springsteen

DAVE >> I began a relationship with NBC in the late 70s, in roughly 1978. I was a guest on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson, and it was, I think, the most exciting moment of my life in big-time television. I’ve had an association with NBC ever since. Through all of those years, I have never been anything but completely proud of my relationship with this network, and I hope in some small measure that they took some pride in our accomplishments. For me, it’s just been terrific. ...

The next time we see you folks, it will be Monday night, Aug. 30 at 11:30. Have a good night. Thank you.