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Take A Look At David Letterman's First Show With Guest Bill Murray

LOOK: The Very First 'Late Night With David Letterman'
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We have lots and lots and lots of feelings about the announcement that David Letterman is retiring in 2015. There's plenty to be said, but for now we just want to go back and watch all our favorite clips, starting with this interview with Bill Murray from the very first "Late Night With David Letterman," February 1, 1982.

h/t Greg Mitchell

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Late Night Hosts Before The Fame
Guess Who?(01 of12)
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Conan O'Brien(02 of12)
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Guess Who?(03 of12)
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Jon Stewart(04 of12)
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Guess Who?(05 of12)
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Bill Maher(06 of12)
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Guess Who?(07 of12)
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Jimmy Fallon(08 of12)
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Guess Who?(09 of12)
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Jimmy Kimmel(10 of12)
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Guess Who?(11 of12)
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Stephen Colbert(12 of12)
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