CHAPTER ONE:
PRE- "LATE SHOW" DAVE
David Letterman was
raised in Indianapolis. David's humor originated from his
Grandfather. His grandfather's had a dry sense of humor
and liked to make wisecracking comments. This must be why
Letterman now calls himself a"first-class
wiseass!!" Dave's father was silly and goofy as
well.
David was born April 12, 1947. He has two siblings (both
sisters). He was born to a middle class family. Dave
would watch Johnny Carson and Steve Allen on their Tonight
Show type shows of the time, and dream of being on
television someday.
Dave attended Broad Ripple High in Indianapolis. Like
most comedians that I have read about, Dave liked being
the class clown. Later in college, Dave majored in
Broadcasting. Dave attended Ball State University in
Indiana.
Dave's first job was at WLWI-TV; ABC's channel 13,
at the age of 20. There -he read news and hosted a
children's show. He even hosted a Late Night Movie
program and held a job as a Weather Anchor as well.
During the sometimes boring Weather Cast, Dave would
crack jokes - a prelude to his future. It was around this
time that Dave married Michelle Cook. They met in college
back in Indianapolis.
Dave decided to try talk radio for a while. It was a
daytime 5,000-watt station. He contacted an agent in
Hollywood. The agent liked him and said that he would
represent Mr. Letterman if he came out to Hollywood. In
1975 Dave and Michelle set out for Hollywood. The agency
closed up before Letterman arrived in Hollywood. Dave
must have had a sinking feeling about what he was going
to do now!
Next - Dave directed himself to the Comedy Store in Los
Angeles. David enjoyed a large amount of success at the
Comedy Store. He became friends with several of the
Comedy Store entertainers. He was intelligent, honest,
and creative. The owners repeatedly invited him to
reappear. They must have realized that he was good for
business.
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