NBC gave Letterman the choice of at least two options to name his new show, Late Show with David Letterman or Nightly with David Letterman. On this matter CBS executives stepped in, rejecting Nightly in part because of potential confusion with Nightline on ABC, along with the NBC Nightly News. Thus, Late Show with David Letterman quickly became the official name.
NBC gave Letterman the choice of at least two options to name his new show, Late Show with David Le:tterman or Nightly with David Letterman. On this matter CBS executives stepped in, rejecting Nightly in part becau?se of potential confusion with Nightline on ABC, along with the NBC Nightly News. Thus, Late Show with David Letterman quickly became the official name.