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- English
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The Last Days of Letterman
About this book
A brilliants look behind the scenes at not only the making of a television show, but also the curtain call of one of America's greatest entertainers and the impact his impending departure will have on the many talented people who work so hard to put the show together but never -- until now -- got the credit they deserved. On May 20, 2015, Dave said, "Thank you and goodnight." The Foo Fighters sang "Everlong, " and Late Show with David Letterman ended its run. The final six weeks of the series had guests like Julia Roberts, George Clooney, Oprah Winfrey, and the Obamas. All names you have heard many times. But it was the people behind the scenes who pulled off these twenty-eight unforgettable episodes of late-night television.Author Scott Ryan conducted over twenty interviews with the staffers of David Letterman. Most of the participants had never given interviews before. The writers, directors, producers, and stage managers offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it was like to work on these shows. Find out what it takes to write a Top Ten list, book a president for a guest spot, and what it was like working at the Ed Sullivan Theater.Long time Letterman writer Bill Scheft penned the foreword for the book. Included are over 100 color photos from staffers' personal collections, as well as publicity photos from the show. Get the first truly inside look at creating an episode of Late Show.Interviews with: Barbara Gaines - Executive Producer; Sheila Rogers - Supervising Producer/ Talent Executive; Randi Grossack - Associate Director; Kathy Mavrikakis, Supervising Producer; Rick Sheckman, Associate Producer; Brian Teta - Supervising Producer/Segment Producer; Sheryl Zelikson - Music Producer; Jay Johnson - Creative Director, Digital Media; Jerry Foley - Director; Michael Barrie - Writer; Lee Ellenberg - Writer; Jim Mulholland - Writer; Joe Grossman - Writer; Jeremy Weiner - Writer; Steve Young - Writer; Vincent Favale - Executive of Late Night Programing; Eddie Valk - Stage Manager; Bill Scheft - Writer; Janice Penino - Vice President, Human Resources; Jill Goodwin - Writer; and Mike Buczkiewicz - Senior Producer/Segment Producer; Rupert Jee - Hello Deli Owner.
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Table of contents
- Cover
- Contents
- Cover
- Table Of Contents
- Credits
- Credits
- Credits
- Foreword By Bill Scheft
- Desperados Under The Eaves: The Participants
- Mutineer: My Monologue
- I’ll Sleep When I’m Dead: The Announcement
- Six Weeks Left: Episodes 6,001 - 6,005
- Six Weeks Left: Episode 6,001
- Six Weeks Left: Episode 6,002
- Six Weeks Left: Episode 6,003
- Six Weeks Left: Episode 6,004
- Six Weeks Left: Episode 6,005
- Stand In The Fire: The Monologue
- Five Weeks Left: Episodes 6,006 - 6,010
- Five Weeks Left: Episode 6,007
- Five Weeks Left: Episode 6,008
- Five Weeks Left: Episode 6,010
- Looking For The Next Best Thing: The Top Ten
- Four Weeks Left: Episodes 6,011 - 6,015
- Four Weeks Left: Episode 6,012
- Four Weeks Left: Episode 6,013
- Four Weeks Left: Episode 6,014
- Four Weeks Left: Episode 6,015
- Johnny Strikes Up The Band: Carson & Letterman
- Three Weeks Left: Episodes 6,016 - 6,020
- Three Weeks Left: Episode 6,016
- Three Weeks Left: Episode 6,017
- Three Weeks Left: Episode 6,018
- Three Weeks Left: Episode 6,019
- Three Weeks Left: Episode 6,020
- For My Next Trick I Need A Volunteer: Rupert & Biff
- Two Weeks Left: Episodes 6,021 - 6,025
- Two Weeks Left: Episode 6,022
- Two Weeks Left: Episode 6,023
- Two Weeks Left: Episode 6,024
- Two Weeks Left: Episode 6,025
- Splendid Isolation: Ed Sullivan Theater & Worldwide Pants
- The Final Week: Episodes 6,026 - 6,027
- The Final Week: Episode 6,027
- My Ride’s Here: The Last Late Show 6028
- Keep Me In Your Heart For A While: #ThanksDave
- Finishing Touches: Special Thanks
- About The Author