Before he says goodbye, watch David Letterman's very first late night show
“Good evening. Certain NBC executives feel it would be a little unkind to present this show without just a word of friendly warning. We are about to unfold a show featuring David Letterman, a man of science who sought to create a show after his own image without reckoning upon God. It’s one of the strangest tales ever told. I think it will thrill you. it may shock you. It might even horrify you. So if any of you feel you don’t care to subject your nerves to such a strain, now’s your chance to… well… we warned you.”
And so began David Letterman’s foray into late night television from February 1st, 1982 — over 33 years ago — featuring Bill Murray, Mr. Wizard, and a lot of welding (seriously). Though some of the references are dated,…
Source:: The Verge
