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“CBS is proud to have been the home of David Letterman since 1993. He is truly one of the great talents of our time, and we hope things work out.”

Quote by Leslie Moonves

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Leslie Moonves, born on October 6, 1949, is an accomplished media executive with over four decades of experience in the American television and media industry. He has held top leadership positions at several prominent media companies and has made significant contributions to the innovation of television programming and the growth of media businesses. more

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