Shows Like Late Night with David Letterman

If you liked Late Night with David Letterman (1982), a comedy and talk series, here are 20 shows with a similar feel, based on TMDB's recommendations. Each one links to its cast, trailer and where it's streaming.

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Late Night with Conan O'Brien (1993)
★ 7.3/10Also comedy and talk
Stepping into the late-late slot vacated by David Letterman, Conan O'Brien stars in a show that far outdoes its competition in sheer strangeness. Along with the celebrity interviews and musical numbers typical of…
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The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson (2005)
★ 6.9/10Also comedy and talk
The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson is an American late-night talk show hosted by Scottish American comedian Craig Ferguson, who is the third regular host of the Late Late Show franchise. It follows Late Show with…
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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009)
★ 5.9/10Also comedy and talk
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon is an American late-night talk show airing weeknights at 12:35 am Eastern/11:35 pm Central on NBC in the United States. The hour-long show premiered on March 2, 2009, and is hosted by…
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Late Show with David Letterman (1993)
★ 6.5/10Also talk and comedy
David Letterman uses mature humor to appeal to his audience in this weeknight series, which gets its music from a house band led by Paul Shaffer. Among the show's most-famous segments are the Top Ten List and Stupid…
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The Late Show with Stephen Colbert (2015)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and talk
Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of…
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The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)
★ 7.2/10Also talk and comedy
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien is an American television talk show broadcast by NBC. The show is the fifth installment of The Tonight Show, hosted by Conan O'Brien. It aired from June 1, 2009, to January 22, 2010…
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The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962)
★ 7.6/10Also talk
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson is a talk show hosted by Johnny Carson under The Tonight Show franchise from 1962 to 1992. It originally aired during late-night. For its first ten years, Carson's Tonight Show…
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The Ed Sullivan Show (1948)
★ 6.8/10Also comedy and talk
The Ed Sullivan Show is an American TV variety show that originally ran on CBS from Sunday June 20, 1948 to Sunday June 6, 1971, and was hosted by New York entertainment columnist Ed Sullivan. It was replaced in…
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My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman (2018)
★ 7.1/10Also talk and comedy
Late-night TV legend David Letterman hosts an intimate talk show featuring insightful conversations and fun-filled excursions with notable figures.
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Comedy Bang! Bang! (2012)
★ 6.4/10Also comedy and talk
Based on Scott Aukerman’s popular podcast of the same name, COMEDY BANG! BANG! cleverly riffs on the well-known format of the late night talk show, infusing celebrity appearances and comedy sketches with a tinge of the…
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Comedy Central Presents (1998)
★ 7/10Also comedy and talk
These half-hour specials showcased some of the best up-and-coming comedians of the moment. The show was a pivotal stepping stone for many of today's stand-up stars.
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Celebrity Juice (2008)
★ 6.7/10Also comedy and talk
The outrageous comedy panel show hosted by the irrepressible Keith Lemon. Each episode sees top celebrities going head to head in a series of hilarious rounds unlike any other panel show.
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Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee (2012)
★ 7.1/10Also comedy and talk
Jerry takes his comedy pals out for coffee in a selection of his classic automobiles. Larry David sums it up best when he says, 'You've finally made a show about nothing.'
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Friday Night with Jonathan Ross (2001)
★ 6.1/10Also comedy and talk
Jonathan Ross's take on current topics of conversation, guest interviews and live music from both a guest music group and the house band.
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Da Ali G Show (2000)
★ 7/10Also comedy and talk
Da Ali G Show is a British satirical television series created by and starring English comedian Sacha Baron Cohen. In the series, Baron Cohen plays three unorthodox journalists: faux-streetwise poseur Ali G, Kazakh…
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The Graham Norton Show (2007)
★ 7.2/10Also comedy and talk
Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by…
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This Time with Alan Partridge (2019)
★ 7.8/10Also comedy and talk
Alan is handed a career lifeline - the chance to stand in as co-host on This Time, a weekday magazine show. But can he capitalise on the opportunity?
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The Jim Jefferies Show (2017)
★ 6.6/10Also comedy and talk
Each week, Jefferies tackles the week’s top stories from behind his desk and travels the globe to far-off locations to provide an eye opening look at hypocrisy around the world. Featuring interviews, international…
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The Eric Andre Show (2012)
★ 7.9/10Also comedy
A comedic talk show from an alternate reality featuring unstable hosts, a variety of celebrities—both real and fake—and unusual studio action.
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Talking Dead (2011)
★ 7.2/10Also talk
Host Chris Hardwick discusses episodes of the AMC television series The Walking Dead with guests, including celebrity fans, cast members, and crew from the series.