BREAKING: David Letterman just became a 24 hour habit. Today, a brand new channel, Letterman TV, launched on Samsung TV Plus in the United States and Canada. It runs nonstop highlights, classic Late Show moments, timeless interviews, and fresh commentary drawn from more than 4,000 hours of archives. It is free, it is easy to drop into, and it is tailor made for anyone who builds a lifestyle around clever comfort viewing.
Why this matters for your free time
Letterman TV makes nostalgia feel active, not passive. You can pop in for a ten minute Top Ten list and a desk bit. You can settle in for a full hour with a favorite guest. That flexibility is perfect for hobbyists who treat watching as a ritual, a nightly cooldown, or a creative prompt.
This launch also lands as Letterman’s current work picks up fresh speed. He was just on Jimmy Kimmel Live on December 9, a lively swing through modern late night. And his Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, returns December 16 with new episodes featuring Michael B. Jordan, MrBeast, and Jason Bateman. Pair the archive with the new conversations, and you get a compact master class in interviewing and timing.
Letterman TV is live today on Samsung TV Plus in the U.S. and Canada. It is a free channel with continuous programming.
Turn Letterman TV into a hobby
Treat the channel like a personal studio for wit, curiosity, and small daily wins. Here is how to make it stick.
Build a nightly ritual
Choose a 20 to 30 minute window. Brew tea. Watch one monologue, one Top Ten, and one desk piece. Set a clear stop time. This keeps it light and repeatable. It also trains your brain to expect a fun cooldown at the same hour each day.
Keep a viewing journal
Write down three quick notes after each session. Favorite line. A question the guest raised. One hosting move that worked. You will begin to notice patterns, from pause length to how a laugh resets the room. That awareness is useful at work, in conversation, and on stage if you perform.
Try the Top Ten warm up
Pick a topic and write your own Top Ten before the show’s list appears. Keep it simple. Prize the angle, not the pun. Over time, your lists get sharper, and you will feel your joke muscles grow.
Host a micro club
Invite two friends to a 30 minute Letterman break once a week. Rotate who picks the block to watch. Add one quick prompt, like best improvised moment or most surprising question. Keep it light, and end on time.
- Starter themes for your first week: musical legends, New York oddities, pet tricks, one guest you had never heard of
Use a timer and a notepad. Keeping the ritual tight makes it easy to repeat tomorrow.
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Blend the archive with what is new
The old clips show how craft ages well. The new Netflix episodes show how that craft adapts to longer, deeper talks. On December 16, sit with a new My Next Guest episode, then bounce back to one classic interview. Notice how Letterman listens. Count the beats before a follow up. Track how he moves from a laugh to a real moment. This turns TV time into a personal workshop on presence and empathy.
What you will discover as you watch
Letterman’s desk bits and field pieces reward attention. You will see how a running gag builds community. You will notice how a simple segment like Viewer Mail can become a trust exercise with the audience. Over weeks, these details shape how you tell stories, pitch ideas, and keep rooms engaged. That is real life enrichment, hiding inside a late night glow.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is Letterman TV?
A: It is a free, 24 hour channel on Samsung TV Plus featuring reruns, curated highlights, interviews, and never before seen commentary from David Letterman’s archive.
Q: When did it launch and where can I watch?
A: It launched today, December 10, 2025, on Samsung TV Plus in the United States and Canada.
Q: Do I need to pay or sign up?
A: No. The channel is free on Samsung TV Plus.
Q: What is David Letterman doing now beyond the archive?
A: His Netflix series, My Next Guest Needs No Introduction, continues with new episodes on December 16 featuring Michael B. Jordan, MrBeast, and Jason Bateman. He also appeared on Jimmy Kimmel Live on December 9.
Q: How can I start a Letterman watch club?
A: Pick a weekly 30 minute window. Limit the group to three or four people. Rotate who chooses the block. End with one fast question to spark a short chat.
Conclusion: Letterman TV turns one of television’s sharpest catalogs into a daily practice you can actually keep. Use it to relax, to learn timing, and to spark your own ideas. Then meet him in the present when My Next Guest returns next week. Nostalgia meets now, and your hobby just found a rhythm.
