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May 2023
47m 32s

From The Archive: David Letterman

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This week, Krista takes a look back at her 2020 interview with David Letterman. This conversation was recorded at Canter's (a famous 24-hour Deli in Los Angeles) right before the world shut down. It’s a spot which is particularly sentimental to Letterman, and you’ll soon hear why.  In this interview, Letterman reflects back on his early career, discusses fam ... Show More
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