Topic: Late Night Shows

2 chapters across the catalog

Ninny
Episode 1583 1:53:31 - 1:57:30

1583: Ninny

David Letterman, Screwball Show Concepts

A discussion of David Letterman's "Late Night" era recalled experimental episodes, such as one where the camera slowly rotated 360 degrees over an hour and another overdubbed with a Latin accent. These references served as a prelude to a special "Best Of" No Agenda episode featuring a rapid-fire compilation of show openings from the past 1,400 episodes. The compilation was described as a high-energy, "screwball" production intended for long car rides.

Insurrectious
Episode 1277 46:08 - 49:12

1277: Insurrectious

Joe Biden Teleprompter Controversy, Reflective Glass Incident

A controversy emerged after a reflection in a picture frame held by Joe Biden during an interview appeared to show a teleprompter displaying scripted questions and answers. When questioned by Brett Baier, Biden's press secretary TJ Ducklow dismissed the inquiry as a Trump campaign talking point. The incident has fueled accusations that Biden's media appearances and Q&A sessions are tightly controlled and scripted.