When Johnny Carson bid his final farewell to the nation that had faithfully tuned in to “The Tonight Show” for 30 years, he believed David Letterman to be the rightful heir to his late-night throne. According to The Guardian, Letterman had always revered Carson, and an appearance on his show in 1978 helped to jumpstart his burgeoning career. Before long, Letterman had positioned himself as a natural successor to “Tonight” with the launch of his own show, airing in the hour that followed his idol. The feeling was mutual, and Letterman was Carson’s personal preference, but NBC picked Jay Leno instead. So, when Carson left the network, Letterman, resentful over being passed over, wasn’t far behind.
A year later, Letterman launched “The Late Show” on CBS, opposite Leno’s “Tonight” on NBC. Carson had contempt for Leno after his manager allegedly planted a fake story attacking him, and never made an appearance on his rendition of the show. However, his relationship with Letterman continued until his death in 2005.
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