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David Letterman Shared a Barrage of Sports Takes in Interview With Bill Simmons

SI·Jimmy Traina·21 days ago
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1. If you’re like me and desperately miss seeing David Letterman on TV every day, his appearance on Bill Simmons’s podcast over the weekend was a true gift, especially since the legendary talk-show host does not do many interviews. If you’re a Letterman fan, I can’t recommend the interview enough. Dave was relaxed (for him) and was very into the interview (also surprising for him). Sports was a major part of the 75-minute conversation. Here are some of the notable highlights. • Letterman told Simmons that he rarely watches TV anymore. Except for one show. “Do you want to know the show that I do watch, and I get a little edgy if I miss it or if it’s preempted or something,” said Letterman. “It’s on ESPN and it’s Pardon The Interruption .” Letterman explained, “I find something pleasant and welcoming, they’re both avuncular, Tony Kornheiser looks like my new dog so I have that connection.” • Letterman revealed that after Michael Jordan did his show once, Dave was never able to get him back on the show.…

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