What was the original title of David Letterman’s NBC late-night show when it premiered in 1982?

David Letterman’s NBC late-night show premiered under the title Late Night with David Letterman. It debuted in 1982 as the successor to The Tomorrow Show and became known for its unconventional comedy and experimental format.

Letterman’s program was deliberately different from the established Tonight Show. It used unusual locations, absurd audience interactions, eccentric guests, and recurring comedy devices that influenced later late-night television.

The show was produced at Studio 6A in Rockefeller Center, New York City. The setting helped give it a distinctive alternative identity compared with the more traditional variety style associated with Johnny Carson.

Letterman left NBC in 1993 to host CBS’s The Late Show. NBC retained the Late Night title and later used it for hosts including Conan O’Brien, Jimmy Fallon, and Seth Meyers.