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David Letterman's Celebrated Broadcast Career

After 33 years and 6,028 broadcasts, David Letterman is signing off. The transplanted Hoosier is hosting his final episode of CBS' Late Show.
David Letterman at the taping of his first talk-comedy hour "Late Night with David Letterman" with guest Bill Murray, February 1, 1982 in New York.
David Letterman at the taping of his first talk-comedy hour "Late Night with David Letterman" with guest Bill Murray, February 1, 1982 in New York. NANCY KAYE / AP file