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David Letterman's Point-of-View 1980 and 1982

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Channel: Don Giller · 2016 · Education

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The David Letterman Show began its 71st episode on September 29, 1980, with the host's perspective as he entered the studio, was bombarded with last-minute instructions from the staff, and conducted an interview with "Chuck the Human Weasel."

Late Night then revisited the concept on its February 15, 1982, episode (#9), here interviewing "Bert the Human Caboose," portrayed by Calvert DeForest, before his persona as Larry "Bud" Melman" had been established.

There'd be five more "point-of-view" segments on Late Night:
February 23, 1982 (#14): Audience Point-of-View, featuring Pete Fatovich (available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4SDmTfcYt-0)
August 4, 1982 (#98): Guest Point-of-View (with "Professor" Howard Taylor
October 11, 1982 (#126): Paul Shaffer's Point-of-View
September 19, 1983: Receptionist Point-of-View, featuring Lynn Kearney
October 31, 1983: Maniac's Point-of-View, with Larry "Bud" Melman

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