Look what @thedonz5 unearthed from January 1982. Yes. January 1982. Gregg Allman and David Letterman.pic.twitter.com/7mjMHjYTTK
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At first it would blink on and off, which was probably found to be distracting. It’s superimposed on a few bumper images. Plus within the first opening montage that aired for five years.
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In addition to removing the neon sign, they made a few more changes to the set before opening night. (Screen shots from
@thedonz5 video collection.)pic.twitter.com/dwAJDRvK9K
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They played around with the set throughout all of the shakedown shows. They’re all different, finally leading up to the premiere. The band area first resembled the morning show setup, with likewise repositioning until LN #1.
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This reminds me of the "What's My Line" sign that was hung over the set in the 1950s and 1960s – and was never shown on TV. At least the Late Show team did not leave something to linger in obvious disuse.pic.twitter.com/UVHe4m7wIY
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By the way, What's My Line, upon its conversion to color, originated from what is now the Ed Sullivan Theater.
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