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Season 1 – My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman

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For more than 30 years, David Letterman came into viewers' homes every weeknight, first as host of "Late Night," then on "Late Show." But his fans won't have to stay up late to catch his first major project since retiring from the late-night scene -- hosting a Netflix-original talk show. As the title suggests, there won't be little-known celebrities on this show that features in-depth interviews with guests who Letterman finds fascinating. Each episode includes a far-reaching conversation with a single guest. The intimate conversations take place both inside and outside of the studio, and folks who enjoy Letterman's non-interview segments will get some of that. While there's no monologue, there are field pieces that bring Dave to locations that help him express his curiosity and to dig deeper on a specific topic related to that episode's guest. The A-listers who chat with Dave include former President Barack Obama, George Clooney and Howard Stern.
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My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman — Season 1

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Critics Consensus

My Next Guest may not be groundbreaking, but a more intimate setting provides ample room for intelligent, insightful interviews with interesting subjects that go beyond standard late-night conversations.

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Rob Sheffield Rolling Stone Feb 17, 2018
My Next Guest is an ingenious way for him to get back to work, with no pressure to entertain and no pretense of starting a new career. And with its ornery edge, it definitely feels like vintage Dave. Go to Full Review Vinay Menon Toronto Star Jan 12, 2018
It's been 969 days since David Letterman retired from network television, but his new show on Netflix felt even longer. Go to Full Review Steve Greene IndieWire Jan 12, 2018
If this show continues to live in that gray area, it'll keep what makes it worth watching. It may not be a hit, but it'll still be a distinct pleasure to have it. Go to Full Review Sean L. McCarthy Decider May 1, 2024
This special with Letterman only makes comedy fans even more eager to see Mulaney’s upcoming variety specials this week during the Netflix is a Joke Fest as well as whatever Letterman does next! Go to Full Review Neal Pollack Decider Jan 30, 2020
The opening episode, featuring Barack Obama, was so mind-numbingly dull that I fell asleep on my living room floor in the middle. Go to Full Review Matt Miller Esquire Magazine Oct 17, 2018
Now Letterman is back, officially... This show is far more mature, more relaxed, and at many times more touching than his previous one. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Stephen C @bob25009 Dec 1, 2025 6 funny and original episodes!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! See more Mike C @Mcianci Sep 12, 2023 Dave is the greatest of all time.... See more jm m @RT83346569 Oct 12, 2022 Love this show. It's gotten better as it's gone on, especially the episodes where he goes out of studio with his guests. The time and care he takes with his subjects is wonderful and I come away learning not only more about them, but life lessons based on what they've gone through and achieved. That said . . . would I be mad if Dave and Paul reunited for an irreverent, snarky, silly nightly show? Not at all. The poor reviews here are lame and unrelated to the show itself which I doubt you've watched. You're sour that he's not a Trumper, the end. See more Oct 19, 2021 David Letterman is a misogynist and entitled tool....I think he talks more than his guests. See more dave d @RT34924333 Nov 6, 2020 Letterman is unmatched in his ability to get the most out of every guest. See more Nov 15, 2019 Both seasons are generically interesting, but these interviews could have been done by any number of people and been just as mediocre. Of course everyone changes as they get old, but that's why it's good to retire. David Letterman was interesting and had an edge. My feeling is he's become a better person and we the viewers are worse off for it. These interviews are a boring love fest and not worth watching in the least. Letterman's name gets the wide variety of very cool and intriguing people to show up, but once they do there is no show. It's annoying because one feels hopeful at the start of each interview but then by the end one is certain that it's just ... bleah ... kind of nothing. The Howard Stern one is the only one worth watching in both seasons. On that note Howard has got older and wiser but is still fascinating and entertaining on his show. Howard forever! Hey nowwww. See more Read all reviews
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David Letterman

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Malala Yousafzai

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Howard Stern

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Jay-Z

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Barack Obama

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George Clooney

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Episodes

Episode 1 Aired Jan 12, 2018 It's a Whole New Ball Game Now Former President Barack Obama discusses his family, life after the presidency and what he views as the pressing issues facing America; Dave visits Selma, Ala., with Rep. John Lewis (D-Ga.). Details Episode 2 Aired Feb 9, 2018 You Be the Newsman, I'll Be Liz Taylor Actor George Clooney discusses his humanitarian work, courting wife Amal and his failed baseball dreams; Dave visits George's folks in Kentucky. Details Episode 3 Aired Mar 9, 2018 You Know, She Has a Nobel Peace Prize From a Taliban attack to a Nobel Prize to Oxford, Malala Yousafzai walks Dave through her extraordinary journey, her life's mission and her new home. Details Episode 4 Aired Apr 6, 2018 I Had a Paper Route Too Jay-Z talks candidly about his past in the streets, his family struggles and racial injustice; Dave visits legendary producer Rick Rubin in the studio. Details Episode 5 Aired May 4, 2018 It's Just Land Mine Hopscotch Tina Fey opens up about her family, the changing culture at "Saturday Night Live," and the one moment she wishes she could take back; blues musician Buddy Guy. Details Episode 6 Aired May 31, 2018 Howard Stern Isn't Mad Anymore Radio personality Howard Stern explains why President Trump's candor always made him a good guest and discusses his childhood. Details

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My Next Guest Needs No Introduction With David Letterman — Season 1

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Season Info

Executive Producer
Justin Wilkes, David Sirulnick, Jon Kamen, Tom Keaney
Network
Netflix
Rating
TV-MA
Genre
Talk Show, Comedy
Original Language
English
Release Date
Jan 12, 2018
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