David Letterman makes surprise appearance on 'Tonight Show'

Watch David Letterman's Surprise Appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon'
It was a throwback evening on NBC since Paul Shaffer and longtime members of his backing band filled in for the Roots as they prepped for the SNL 50th concert
David Letterman Crashes ‘Tonight Show’ for Reunion With Paul Shaffer
The appearance from the former Late Night and Late Show host offered a reunion with bandleader Paul Shaffer, who is sitting in with his World’s Most Dangerous Band on The Tonight Show this week. The Roots, Fallon’s usual band, are off for the week as they prepare for Friday’s SNL50: The Homecoming Concert on Peacock.
David Letterman Makes Shock Return to ‘The Tonight Show’ & Reunites With Paul Shaffer
Fallon was riffing with Paul Shaffer and the World’s Most Dangerous Band, Letterman’s longtime sidekick and band from his time hosting CBS’ Late Show from 1982 to 2015 — Shaffer and co were filling in for Fallon’s regular house band, The Roots, who are rehearsing for the upcoming Saturday Night Live 50th anniversary concert.
Paul Shaffer talks filling in for The Roots on ‘The Tonight Show’
Paul Shaffer, who spent 33 years as David Letterman’s musical director, is returning to late-night and reuniting with his band to fill in for The Roots on “The Tonight Show.” He joins TODAY to talk about how he’s gearing up for the return.
David Letterman crashes Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' monologue
Feb. 11 (UPI) -- David Letterman joined Jimmy Fallon during his monologue on The Tonight Show Monday. "Is this the 23rd hour of the Today show?" asked the former Late Show host, feigning confusion, after arriving on stage .
David Letterman Returns to The Tonight Show to Mostly Mock Jimmy Fallon
David Letterman made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show, crashing Jimmy Fallon's monologue to tell a few jokes and poke fun at the show's current host.
David Letterman confuses ‘Tonight Show’ with ’23rd Hour of TODAY’
While Paul Shaffer filled in the for The Roots on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” he was reunited with a surprise guest: David Letterman!
David Letterman Crashes ‘The Tonight Show,’ Refuses to Read Fallon’s Jokes | Video
David Letterman crashed The Tonight Show on Monday night to reunite with Paul Shaffer and poke fun at Jimmy Fallon.
David Letterman makes surprise appearance on ‘Tonight Show’ for 1st time in 3 decades
David Letterman appeared on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” marking his first appearance on the show since Johnny Carson was host.
Adam Lambert Delivers Heart-Wrenching ‘I Don't Care Much' Performance on ‘The Tonight Show': Watch
"Words sound false when your coat's too thin/ Feet don't waltz when the roof caves in," he belted. "So if you kiss me, if we ...
Eagles Saquon Barkley, Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts to be guest on the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon
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Landon Dickerson shotguns a beer during Jalen Hurts’ appearance on ‘The Tonight Show’
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Philadelphia Eagles’ Jalen Hurts & Saquon Barkley Rush On To ‘The Tonight Show’
Jimmy Fallon is set to entertain Philadelphia Eagles quarterback and Super Bowl MVP Jalen Hurts and running back Saquon ...
Jimmy Fallon trolls Chiefs with their Super Bowl ‘highlight video’ on ‘Tonight Show’
On the “Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” the host poked fun at the Chiefs on Monday night. This came in the form of a ...
Celtics Star Jaylen Brown to Appear on The Tonight Show
Per Justin Turpin of WEEI, four-time Boston Celtics All-Star small forward Jaylen Brown is slated to appear on "The Tonight ...
Jimmy Fallon Just Brought a Song Back To Live TV for the First Time in 30+ Years
After singing the updated version of "Asshole," Leary and Fallon sat down to discuss the song. "I don't know if people are ...
Kieran Culkin’s Tonight Show Audition Won Late Night This Week
No. 1 cultural critic of our times–pasta fan Terry O’Connor says there are four things that make a classic week in 2025: a crushing political development, a celebrity topic that we’re all ...