David Letterman

“Peter Lassally, often called the "host whisperer," died on July 19 at age 93. Over a career that spanned more than six decades, he produced The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson, The Late Show with David Letterman and The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson, shaping the format of American late‑night television. Lassally retired from active production work at 82 after overseeing Ferguson's tenure. Colleagues remember him as a behind‑the‑scenes architect whose guidance helped cement talk shows as cultural staples.”

“John Mulaney made history by becoming the first comedian to perform at Wrigley Field in Chicago. The event sold out, drawing one of the largest stand-up audiences ever recorded. Mulaney was joined on stage by notable guests including David Letterman, Fred Armisen, and Richard Kind, adding to the significance of the occasion.”

“Robert Smigel is launching his first podcast, 'Humor Me With Robert Smigel & Friends,' where he and comedian collaborators help individuals rewrite real-life scenarios to be funnier. The weekly show, produced by iHeartMedia and Will Ferrell's Big Money Players Network, premieres May 8 and will be available on major podcast platforms. Submissions for comedic consulting are collected via a dedicated website, with topics ranging from eulogies to Tinder profiles. Smigel, known for his work on 'Saturday Night Live,' said the idea stemmed from the joy of brainstorming in comedy writers' rooms. His wife, Michelle Saks Smigel, is credited as the show's creator and helped shape the interactive concept.”