189 Steve Singer worked for 30 Rock for 40 years, but his favorite were working for Late Night from 86-93

About this episode

Steve Singer reflects on his time in the audio department at Late Night with David Letterman from 1986 to 1993.

Episode 189 of The Letterman PodcastThis week’s guest is Steve Singer, who worked in the audio department at Late Night with David Letterman from 1986 to 1993, right in the thick of the NBC years. As a trusted member of the Studio 6A team, Steve helped shape the sound of the show night after night, handling live audio and contributing to what viewers at home heard during one of the most beloved eras in late night history.Steve and Mike take a lovely trip down memory lane as Steve reflects on what he considers his favorite chapter from a remarkable 40-year run at 30 Rock. He talks fondly about some of his favorite musical moments, including seeing Sonny and Cher up close, mixing the show, helping mic guests for signature segments like Stupid Pet Tricks and Stupid Human Tricks, and working around the unforgettable performances that featured Paul Shaffer and the World’s Most Dangerous Band.It’s a warm, funny, and highly specific behind-the-scenes conversation with someone who helped make the chaos sound smooth.Before you go, make your way to Hello-Deli.com — the one and only home of official Late Show with David Letterman merchandise, lovingly maintained by the legendary Rupert…

People in this episode

Host: Mike Chisholm

Guest: Steve Singer

Topics covered

• Late Night television
• audio production
• David Letterman
• behind-the-scenes
• musical moments
• 30 Rock history

Keywords

• Late Night
• David Letterman
• audio department
• 30 Rock
• musical moments
• Stupid Pet Tricks
• behind-the-scenes

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Late Night with David Letterman, 30 Rock, Hello-Deli.com, World’s Most Dangerous Band

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