The Tonight Show, Paul Shaffer and Roots

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.
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.
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.
David Letterman crashes Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' monologue
Feb. 11 (UPI) -- David Letterman joined Jimmy Fallon during his monologue on The Tonight Show Monday. "Is this the 23rd hour of the Today show?" asked the former Late Show host, feigning confusion, after arriving on stage .
David Letterman crashes Jimmy Fallon's 'Tonight Show' monologue in post-retirement suprise for fans
NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK: Legendary late-night TV icon David Letterman gate-crashed Jimmy Fallon 's 'Tonight Show' monologue on Monday night, February 10, strolling onto the stage while the host was riffing about Sunday's Super Bowl.
David Letterman Crashes ‘Tonight Show’ for Reunion With Paul Shaffer
By David Letterman — with help from some flour tortillas — made a return to the late night stage Monday. “Paul and I used to do a show pretty much exactly like this,” Letterman noted to the Tonight Show audience.
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.
David Letterman confuses ‘Tonight Show’ with ’23rd Hour of TODAY’
While Paul Shaffer filled in the for The Roots on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon,” he was reunited with a surprise guest: David Letterman!
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.
Bill Murray Reprises ‘Nick the Lounge Singer' With Maya Rudolph, Cecily Strong and Ana Gasteyer for ‘SNL50'
Bill Murray's “Nick the Lounge Singer” made a big return for Friday’s SNL50 "Homecoming Concert," with additional musical ...
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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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 ...
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Paul Shaffer reflects on 50 years of "Saturday Night Live"
Loved ones are rallying around a Southern California man who spent decades volunteering with Operation Santa after he lost his home in the Palisades fire. Philip Alderton spent many Christmas ...
Cher, Lauryn Hill, Snoop Dogg & More Added to ‘SNL50’ Homecoming Concert
With the highly anticipated SNL 50: The Homecoming Concert just a day away, NBC has added a string of A-list performers to ...