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In 1993, he started working as a writer-producer on Late Night with David Letterman, which aired on NBC. Burnett ultimately made the move to CBS with Letterman when The Late Show was picked up at that network.
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Joaquin Phoenix Explains Reason Behind That Awkward ‘Late Show With David Letterman’ Interview
The actor was promoting the mockumentary 'I'm Still Here' when he delivered one of the strangest interviews ever recorded for late night television.
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Screen Rant on MSN“One Of The Worst Nights Of My Life”: Joaquin Phoenix Regrets 1 Catastrophic Late-Night Show Appearance
J oaquin Phoenix has apologized for his controversial 2009 appearance on The Late Show with David Letterman. Phoenix, in character for his role in the mockumentary I'm Not Here, answered Letterman's questions with mumbles and one-word answers, leaving the host and the audience confused.
Joaquin Phoenix is looking back at the rollercoaster of awkwardness that etched his 2009 interview with David Letterman in late-night history.
The network claimed it was “purely a financial decision.” “We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘The Late Show’ franchise in May of 2026,” CBS executives’ statement read. “We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.”