David Letterman

Late night talk show host David Letterman is returning to television next week with an interview of former US president Barack Obama, streaming giant Netflix announced on Jan. 5. 

The legendary host, David Letterman, who ended his long-time talk show two years ago, will reappear in a new Netflix television series, according to Associated Press.

A new era in American talk show comedy begins Sept. 8 when Stephen Colbert officially steps into the shoes of television legend David Letterman at the helm of "The Late Show." The man who shot to prominence on Comedy Central with an ultra-conservative alter-ego on "The Colbert Report" moves to CBS and a world of late night vastly different from the golden years of Letterman.
 

Jon Stewart wrapped up his long-running "The Daily Show" on Aug. 6 with effusive tributes to his show's staff, many on hand to see him off while political and media luminaries who served as some of the satirist's favorite targets, from Bill O'Reilly to Hillary Clinton, appeared on tape.

He is one of Hollywood’s most talented actors and a real silver screen legend. It was natural that he’d become the subject of media across the world for being drunk on a show and slipping horrendously.

He appeared to have had one too many drinks as he plopped down on the bar-stool-like seat… and promptly fell over with a grimace.

The king of late-night American television, David Letterman, broadcasts his final show on May 20, ending a 33-year run of unpredictable, caustic comedy that set him apart.

The longest-serving nighttime talk show host on U.S. television with more than 6,000 shows to his name, 68-year-old Letterman has been honored with tributes in the U.S. media, and by a host of celebrities.

Host Jon Stewart will leave the satirical and pioneering "The Daily Show" later this year, his bosses at Comedy Central said Feb. 10, calling him a "comic genius."