David Letterman

David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American talk show host, comedian, and television producer. Letterman's ironic, often absurdist comedy is heavily influenced by comedians Steve Allen, Ernie Kovacs, and Johnny Carson. He is most known currently for being the host of his own show, The Late Show with David Letterman.

His guests

According to the Late Show Newsletter, the following comedians have appeared most frequently on Letterman's two late-night talk shows as of April 2004:

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• George Miller (55 appearances, plus four "From My Room" taped segments)
• Richard Lewis (52 appearances)
• Jay Leno (40)
• Robert Klein (37)
• Jeff Altman (36)
• Billy Crystal (35)
• Jerry Seinfeld (34)