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From the archives: David Letterman on launching "The Late Show" in 1993
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15:13Now PlayingAhead of the premiere of "The Late Show" in August 1993, host David Letterman sat down with "CBS This Morning" to discuss his break from his previous late night show, what viewers could expect from his CBS debut and more.
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