David Letterman
David Letterman is a legendary American television host, comedian, and producer, best known for his groundbreaking late-night talk shows, including 'Late Night with David Letterman' and 'The Late Show with David Letterman.' With a career spanning over three decades, Letterman is celebrated for his unique blend of humor, wit, and irreverence, revolutionizing the format of late-night television. He has been influential in the careers of many comedians and has received numerous accolades, including multiple Emmy Awards, for his contributions to television and comedy. Letterman was mentioned in the context of discussing his impact on pop culture and comedy during the era of 'Saturday Night Live.'
Born on Apr 12, 1947 (78 years old)
Global Media Ratings
Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States | 6 | 5.83 | 0.19% | +10% | 331,002,651 | 691,553 | $21,000,000 | 43,875$ |
| United Kingdom | 4 | 6.50 | 0.14% | +0% | 67,886,011 | 97,154 | $2,700,000 | 3,864$ |
| Canada | 2 | 5.00 | 0.13% | +10% | 38,005,238 | 52,454 | $1,700,000 | 2,346$ |
| France | 1 | 7.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 65,273,511 | 54,668 | $2,700,000 | 2,261$ |
| Sweden | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 10,099,265 | 5,923 | $530,000 | 311$ |
| Montenegro | 1 | 7.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 628,066 | 387 | $5,500 | 3$ |
| Taiwan | 1 | 5.00 | 0.10% | +0% | 23,816,775 | 24,604 | $670,000 | 692$ |
| Australia | 1 | 6.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 14,921 | $1,380,000 | 807$ |
| New Zealand | 1 | 5.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 4,822,233 | 2,884 | $210,000 | 126$ |
| Ireland | 1 | 4.00 | 0.06% | +0% | 5,030,000 | 3,016 | $5,100 | 3$ |
| Totals | 19 | 572,063,634 | 947,564 | $30,900,600 | 54,288$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Ireland:
David Letterman described CBS's decision to cancel Colbert's show as 'gutless' and 'pure cowardice'.
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United Kingdom:
David Letterman launched The Late Show in 1993, contributing to the late-night landscape.
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United States:
David Letterman hosted 'The Late Show' before Stephen Colbert took over.
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United States:
David Letterman slammed CBS' decision to cancel the long-running show as 'pure cowardice'.
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Sweden:
David Letterman expresses skepticism about the financial reasoning behind the cancellation of his show.
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New Zealand:
Colbert succeeded Letterman as the host of The Late Show in 2015.
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United States:
David Letterman posted a video and a quip this week, seemingly in response to news that CBS would be ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert'.
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Taiwan:
Osbourne told US TV host David Letterman about the rabies shots he went through after biting a bat.
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Australia:
David Letterman had a regular segment mocking George W. Bush for being downright dumb.
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Canada:
David Letterman previously hosted The Late Show before Stephen Colbert took over.
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