[PAR] [TLE] David Letterman [SEP] David Michael Letterman (born April 12, 1947) is an American television host, comedian, writer, and producer.  He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years, beginning with the February 1, 1982 debut of "Late Night with David Letterman" on NBC, and ending with the May 20, 2015 broadcast of "Late Show with David Letterman" on CBS.  In total, Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of "Late Night" and "Late Show", surpassing friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest-serving late night talk show host in American television history.  In 1996 Letterman was ranked 45th on "TV Guide"' s 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time. [PAR] [TLE] Ed (TV series) [SEP] Ed is an NBC television program co-produced by David Letterman's Worldwide Pants Incorporated, NBC Productions and Viacom Productions that aired from 2000 to 2004.  The hour-long comedy-drama starred Tom Cavanagh as Edward Jeremy Stevens, the title character, Julie Bowen as his love interest Carol Phyllis Vessey, Josh Randall as his friend Dr. Mike Burton, Jana Marie Hupp as Mike's wife Nancy, Lesley Boone as their friend Molly Hudson, and Justin Long as awkward high-school student Warren Cheswick.  Other supporting cast members included Michael Genadry and Ginnifer Goodwin as Warren's friends Mark and Diane, and Michael Ian Black, Mike Starr, Rachel Cronin, and (later) Daryl Mitchell as the employees of Stuckeybowl, Ed's bowling alley.  Long term guest stars included John Slattery as Dennis Martino and Sabrina Lloyd as Frankie Hector.  The show was created by executive producers Jon Beckerman and Rob Burnett.  David Letterman is also credited as one of the show's executive producers.
[PAR] [TLE] David Letterman [ SEP ] David Michael Letterman ( born April 12 , 1947 ) is an American television host , comedian , writer , and producer . He hosted a late night television talk show for 33 years , beginning with the February 1 , 1982 debut of " Late Night with David Letterman " on NBC , and ending with the May 20 , 2015 broadcast of " Late Show with David Letterman " on CBS . In total , Letterman hosted 6,028 episodes of " Late Night " and " Late Show " , surpassing friend and mentor Johnny Carson as the longest - serving late night talk show host in American television history . In 1996 Letterman was ranked 45th on " TV Guide " ' s 50 Greatest TV Stars of All Time . [PAR] [TLE] Ed ( TV series ) [ SEP ] Ed is an NBC television program co - produced by David Letterman 's Worldwide Pants Incorporated , NBC Productions and Viacom Productions that aired from 2000 to 2004 . The hour - long comedy - drama starred Tom Cavanagh as Edward Jeremy Stevens , the title character , Julie Bowen as his love interest Carol Phyllis Vessey , Josh Randall as his friend Dr. Mike Burton , Jana Marie Hupp as Mike 's wife Nancy , Lesley Boone as their friend Molly Hudson , and Justin Long as awkward high - school student Warren Cheswick . Other supporting cast members included Michael Genadry and Ginnifer Goodwin as Warren 's friends Mark and Diane , and Michael Ian Black , Mike Starr , Rachel Cronin , and ( later ) Daryl Mitchell as the employees of Stuckeybowl , Ed 's bowling alley . Long term guest stars included John Slattery as Dennis Martino and Sabrina Lloyd as Frankie Hector . The show was created by executive producers Jon Beckerman and Rob Burnett . David Letterman is also credited as one of the show 's executive producers .
Ed is an NBC television program co-produced by an American television comedian, writer, and producer who hosted a late night television talk show for how long?
Ed is an NBC television program co - produced by an American television comedian , writer , and producer who hosted a late night television talk show for how long ?
33 years
33 years