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This is Colbert's real problem

Sarah Burris
David Letterman (Reuters/Jessica Rinaldi)

Late night loves Letterman

Anna Silman
Julia Roberts, David Letterman (CBS)

Best Letterman tributes

Anna Silman
(The Late Show With David Letterman)

Letterman's post-9/11 comedy

Colin Gorenstein
David Letterman appearing on "The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson" (NBC)

Letterman before "Late Night"

Anna Silman
(Comedy Central)

Schumer skewers Dave

Anna Silman
David Letterman (AP/Evan Agostini)

Letterman’s nastiest feuds

Anna Silman
(The Late Show With David Letterman)

Obama preps retiree Letterman

Colin Gorenstein
(Late Show With David Letterman)

David Letterman on Scientology

Colin Gorenstein
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Prachi Gupta