About this episode

Robert Smigel seeks help for a fan letter with insights from Jim Downey and David Letterman.

Burak from Istanbul, Turkey needs help writing a fan letter to celebrated late night writer Steve O’Donnell. Robert calls on the expertise of Steve’s former co-workers, Late Night and SNL legend Jim Downey and our next guest who needs no introduction, David Letterman. Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humormersaf Watch full episodes on YouTube: Youtube.com/@humormersaf Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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