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The 13 pages that link to David Letterman, each with the reason it gives.

• The Tonight Show Starring Johnny CarsonRelated: Carson admired Letterman and later selected him as a preferred successor to host The Tonight Show.

• The Comedy StoreRelated: He performed at the club before becoming a nationally known late-night host.

• Johnny CarsonRelated: Letterman’s career was shaped by the late-night institution Carson led.

• Jay LenoCompared with: Letterman was the leading rival for Carson’s role and later a direct competitor to Leno.

• Conan O’BrienCompared with: Letterman’s irreverent style offers a prominent predecessor to O’Brien’s comedic approach.

• Regis PhilbinCompared with: Letterman’s irony-driven late-night persona contrasted with Philbin’s genial, conversational hosting.

• Bryant GumbelRelated: Gumbel’s occasional appearances on Letterman’s NBC show became a recurring comic exchange.

• Howie MandelRelated: A 1979 appearance on Letterman's show helped bring Mandel national attention in the United States.

• Jimmy FallonCompared with: Letterman's Late Show competed with Fallon's Tonight Show during their overlapping years.

• Jimmy KimmelRelated: Letterman’s model of irreverent monologues and comic interviews shaped the format Kimmel later inhabited.

• Norm MacdonaldRelated: Letterman admired Macdonald's stand-up and gave him prominent appearances on his programs.

• Richard SimmonsRelated: Simmons’s lively appearances on Letterman’s programs showcased his comedic television persona.

• Marc MaronRelated: Letterman’s 2015 WTF interview became a widely discussed conversation about his career and retirement.