Todd Johnson, Managing Editor at The Grio, discusses David Letterman's return to late night with his new Netflix show "My Next Guest Needs No Introduction." Johnson shares his thoughts on what the new show means for comedy on the platform. Johnson discusses Netflix's history with late-night, noting Chelsea Handler's show, which ended after just two seasons. We talk Letterman's appeal to multiple generations and whether the show can create a series that goes beyond high profile interviews, like his first with President Obama.

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