1985. Rare handwritten letter from David Letterman to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales. Written in 1985 on NBC letterhead, Letterman thanks Shales for a recent article and phone conversation. In that article, critic Tom Shales had noted that David Letterman cleverly declined an invitation to an inaugural gala by pleading a "longstanding family commitment." Shales pointed out this was likely a transparent excuse used by the studiously cautious host. Letterman jokingly ends his letter using the same line..."I would have..... More

1991. Typed, signed letter from David Letterman to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales. Written on NBC/David Letterman letterhead. In a July 1991 critique for The Washington Post,, Shales declared David Letterman "much the funnier" of the two late-night hosts when comparing him to Jay Leno. in the letter Letterman thanks Shales for his encouraging words and states "Let me get this straight -- you think I look funny?" Small water stain in top right corner. Otherwise good condition. David Michael..... More

1993. Typed, signed letter from David Letterman to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales. Written on Late Show stationery in September, 1993, the year he moved from NBC to CBS to launch The Late Show. Letterman thanks Shales for "devoting your prestigious column to the new show, twice. I appreciate your candor. Take Care. Hope yo see you soon. Your friend, Dave". David Michael Letterman is an American television host, comedian, writer, producer, and auto racing team owner. He hosted late-night..... More

1994. Typed, signed letter from David Letterman to Washington Post columnist Tom Shales. Renowned Pulitzer Prize-winning Washington Post TV critic Tom Shales candidly discussed his own lifelong struggle with weight, often describing himself as an M&Ms addict. He also criticized television for its "moralistic scolding and patronizing encouragement" toward overweight people. In September, 1994 Letterman sent Shales the following..."Dear Tom, As you know, I love people...mostly people with weight problems. Thank you and good night, Dave". David Michael Letterman is..... More