David Letterman
Definition
David Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American comedian, television host, writer, and producer, renowned for pioneering late-night talk shows.
He hosted 'Late Night with David Letterman' on NBC from 1982 to 1993 and 'Late Show with David Letterman' on CBS from 1993 to 2015, famous for his ironic humor, Top 10 lists, and Stupid Pet Tricks segment.
Examples
Watching reruns of David Letterman feels like eavesdropping on a sarcastic uncle roasting celebrities from the 90s.
David Letterman's gap-toothed smirk launched a thousand memes before memes were even a thing.
In the eternal Late Night Wars, David Letterman wielded irony like a lightsaber against network suits.
Even retired, David Letterman occasionally guest-stars, reminding us why cue cards were optional.