Summary: <p>David Letterman began his <em>Late Night</em> gig as a self-described “gap-toothed, unknown smart ass.” But thirty highly successful years later, Letterman’s comedy formula has evolved: he no longer attends all the meetings or makes all the decisions and stupid pet tricks are a thing of the past. </p> <p>Letterman began his television career as a weatherman, but moved rapidly up to anchorman and talk show host. He left for L.A. and, after only three years on the comedy scene there, he found himself guest-hosting the <em>Tonight Show</em>. He talks to Alec about how a quintuple by-pass and the birth of a child have dramatically shifted Letterman’s priorities. </p> <p><a href="http://www.wnyc.org/story/216217-david-letterman/transcript" target="_blank">READ | Interview Transcript</a></p>
