David Letterman: late-night legend with charming humor
16 june 2025 в 18:13
David Letterman is not just a late-night talk show host, he is a late-night legend. With his distinctive dry humor, sharp interviews, and iconic Top-10 lists, Letterman helped shape modern late-night television as we know it. After more than three decades behind the desk — first on Late Night with David Letterman on NBC, and then on The Late Show on CBS — he retired in 2015, but did not completely fade from the spotlight. From growing his now famous beard to launching his Netflix series titled My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, Letterman continues to evolve, remaining true to his unconventional charm.
Learn more about his career and his net worth below.
After leaving late-night television in 2015, Letterman remained off-screen, but not off our screens. In 2018, he returned with My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on Netflix, exploring global issues and entertainment with in-depth interviews. In June 2025, Netflix announced that the show has been renewed for at least 6 and 7 seasons, with the expected release of season 6 later this year, and season 7 in 2026.
When Letterman left Late Night for The Late Show in 1993, he signed a three-year contract with CBS, earning $ 14 million per year — almost double his salary at NBC. In his prime, including syndication and licensing deals, Letterman could earn up to $ 50 million annually, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
According to Celebrity Net Worth estimates, Letterman’s net worth is $ 300 million.
Yes. Letterman is married to Regina Lasko, a longtime television production professional. The couple met in the mid-1980s and got married in 2009 at a courthouse in Montana.
Yes. David and Regina have a son, Harry Joseph Letterman, who was born on November 3, 2003
Learn more about his career and his net worth below.
After leaving late-night television in 2015, Letterman remained off-screen, but not off our screens. In 2018, he returned with My Next Guest Needs No Introduction on Netflix, exploring global issues and entertainment with in-depth interviews. In June 2025, Netflix announced that the show has been renewed for at least 6 and 7 seasons, with the expected release of season 6 later this year, and season 7 in 2026.
When Letterman left Late Night for The Late Show in 1993, he signed a three-year contract with CBS, earning $ 14 million per year — almost double his salary at NBC. In his prime, including syndication and licensing deals, Letterman could earn up to $ 50 million annually, according to Celebrity Net Worth.
According to Celebrity Net Worth estimates, Letterman’s net worth is $ 300 million.
Yes. Letterman is married to Regina Lasko, a longtime television production professional. The couple met in the mid-1980s and got married in 2009 at a courthouse in Montana.
Yes. David and Regina have a son, Harry Joseph Letterman, who was born on November 3, 2003
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