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The Naughty Genius of David Letterman, Late Night’s Colossus of Cranky

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‘Letterman: The Last Giant of Late Night’ chronicles the host’s journey and legacy. Pulitzer Prize winner Tom Shales on the retired comedian’s greatness.

Tom Shales
Tom Shales
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Tom Shales

Tom Shales

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