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David Letterman Surprises Jimmy Fallon as Paul Shaffer Takes Over ‘The Tonight Show'
David Letterman made a surprise cameo on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon on Feb. 10, interrupting Fallon's monologue to welcome his longtime musical director Paul Shaffer and The World's Most Dangerous Band,
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 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.
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 Crashes ‘Tonight Show’ for Reunion With Paul Shaffer
Letterman crashed Jimmy Fallon’s Tonight Show monologue Monday night, wandering onto the stage as Fallon was making some jokes about Sunday’s Super Bowl. “Is this the 23rd hour of the Today show?” Letterman asked.
Bill Murray Reprises ‘Nick the Lounge Singer' With Maya Rudolph, Cecily Strong and Ana Gasteyer for ‘SNL50'
Bill Murray's “Nick the Lounge Singer” made a big return for Friday’s SNL50 "Homecoming Concert," with additional musical ...
David Letterman makes surprise appearance on ‘Tonight Show’ for 1st time in 3 decades
On Feb. 10, David Letterman stopped by “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” while his former bandleader, Paul Shaffer, ...
Why Have The Roots Left Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' This Month?
Jimmy Fallon viewers were left surprised earlier this month when The Roots, the show's longtime house band, were noticeably absent.
Jimmy Introduces Paul Shaffer and The World's Most Dangerous Band and Talks SNL50 Homecoming Concert
Jimmy takes a moment to introduce Paul Shaffer and The World's Most Dangerous Band, who will be filling in for The Roots ...
David Letterman Makes Rare, Long-In-Coming Visit To ‘Tonight’, Trades Quips And Slaps With Jimmy Fallon
"Is this the 23rd hour of The Today Show?,” Letterman asked as he wandered onto the stage to greet Jimmy Fallon.
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 ...