David Letterman Returns to 'The Late Show' as Guest

The original host will make his first appearance on the show since stepping down in 2015, with his return speculated to be linked to his Netflix series 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction'.

• David Letterman, the original host of 'The Late Show', is set to return as a guest on the show on November 20, as announced by current host Stephen Colbert.
• Letterman has not appeared on 'The Late Show' since he stepped down as host in 2015, making this his first return to the Ed Sullivan Theater in over eight years.
• Since leaving 'The Late Show', Letterman has hosted a Netflix series 'My Next Guest Needs No Introduction', where he interviews high-profile celebrities.
• Letterman's return to 'The Late Show' is speculated to be related to his Netflix series, as it has been about a year since the last episode was released.
• Stephen Colbert and David Letterman last shared a stage at the Ed Sullivan Theater in 2015, when Colbert was announced as Letterman's replacement.

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