Don Giller

You know, I don't once remember #JohnRitter on #DavidLetterman. @thegoldenyear, do you?

No appearances on Dave's morning show, LN, or LS, but he did show up the Tonight Show on February 25, 1980, and August 21, 1981, when Dave guest-hosted both times.

Here's a very random Q, Don. At a family function in '87, my aunt condemned Dave for belittling an ex-Charlie's Angel on a then-recent ep. http://Epguides.com  is fairly comprehensive but imperfect: which Angel? I only see Ladd on in '85, and none of the other regulars, ever.

Yeah, Ladd was the only ex-Angel on the show, and her May 22, 1985, appearance was never repeated. Likely just a passing reference. Any clues as to when your family function was within 1987?

June 26, 1987, my birthday. Ladd was my then-celeb crush, and I'd just begun watching LN that year, so my ears sure perked up at THAT random confluence! My aunt indicated Ladd, although I can better envision Roberts struggling to parry and thrust with DL. (Or, ahem, Fawcett!)

Just skimmed through the night before. Nothing. Will check the 24th later. And I loves the specific dates. Makes searching all the more easier.

Date accuracy FTW. It'd solve a 30-year mystery, this. But as a caution: your earlier notion may be right, it might've been a passing reference. Or, my aunt mistook Struthers (6/10), or someone, similar for CA alum. On another note: I salute you and your work, sir. Very worthy!