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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 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 Returns to The Tonight Show to Mostly Mock Jimmy Fallon
David Letterman made a surprise appearance on The Tonight Show, crashing Jimmy Fallon's monologue to tell a few jokes and poke fun at the show's current host.
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.
David Letterman Makes Shock Return to ‘The Tonight Show’ & Reunites With Paul Shaffer
Letterman made his shocking appearance during host Jimmy Fallon‘s opening monologue, leaving viewers at home and those in the studio audience completely gobsmacked.
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 ...
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The Roots Remain ‘The Tonight Show’s’ Main Band Despite Multiple Absences
Legendary hip-hop band The Roots missed several 'The Tonight Show' episodes in February 2025 due to their commitment to 'SNL ...
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.
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, ...
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Paul Shaffer Returning to Late Night to Fill in for The Roots on ‘Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
Paul Shaffer isn’t done with late night just yet! The musician is heading to Studio 6B in Rockefeller Center with The World’s Most Dangerous Band to fill in for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy ...
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5 of Paul Shaffer’s best moments as Letterman’s bandleader
By this point, late-night comedy fans may take for granted Letterman’s perennial Jewish sidekick and bandleader, Paul Shaffer. Shaffer, 65, is a Canadian Jew who grew up going to an Orthodox ...
Watch David Letterman’s Surprise Appearance on ‘The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon’
David Letterman came out midway through Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' monologue and filmed a 'Tortilla Challenge' TikTok video with the host.