Coming Attractions

October, 1979

NBC News: Rumors have been circulating around Hollywood that Johnny Carson's replacement will be either Richard Dawson (host of Family Feud) or comedian David Letterman, but my sources assure me that the decision has been made--and that it's definitely going to be Letterman. Letterman got his first big break as a guest on The Tonight Show some time ago and has been guest-hosting on a fairly regular basis through out the summer. Although NBC recently signed Letterman to an exclusive contract, the...