The Truth About David Letterman’s Relationship With Oprah

Letterman tried in 2003 to get the general public to coax Winfrey to look on “The Late Present,” however he had no luck. She mentioned no, however she invited him to look on “The Oprah Winfrey Present.” Letterman turned Winfrey down, saying, “Right here’s what would occur: I’d go on the Oprah present, and I’d break down and sob like somewhat woman” (through Individuals journal). He later modified his tune and campaigned for an invitation to her present, however to no avail, in accordance with Vulture.

Two years later, Oprah relented and agreed to look on Letterman’s present, ending her 16-year stretch of avoiding his program. The pair appeared to get alongside effectively throughout their reunion, with Letterman calling Winfrey “essentially the most beloved lady in America — regardless of the very fact she gave us Dr. Phil,” in accordance with Individuals. Winfrey insisted that “I’ve by no means for a second had a feud with you.” She was on the present to advertise the Broadway musical “The Shade Purple,” which she had helped produce.

In 2007, Letterman returned the favor, overcoming his personal reticence to make his first look on “The Oprah Winfrey Present” (through Vulture). He, normally the interviewer, didn’t have the best time being on the receiving finish of questions from Winfrey. However Letterman did open up about some private matters, corresponding to his son Harry and his previous coronary heart surgical procedure. The pair even teamed up once more in 2012 for a particular occasion at Letterman’s alma mater, Ball State College (pictured above), in accordance with CBS Information. This time round, Letterman was the one asking the questions.