My Next Guest Needs No Introduction
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- Netflix
- Reality TV
- 2018
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What parents need to know
Parents need to know that My Next Guest Needs No Introduction is a series featuring David Letterman interviewing famous people who contribute to the public good in some way. Conversations often include discussions about violent events, including the march on Selma, the plight of Syrian refugees, and other incidents. Occasionally there's some sexual innuendo, some cursing, and references to drinking. Guests' books, shows, and charitable projects are talked about, but not in a marketing context. The host frequently uses political humor, which may not sit well with some viewers.
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MY NEXT GUEST NEEDS NO INTRODUCTION is a Netflix interview series hosted by David Letterman. Each episode features the former late-night personality conducting one-on-one interviews with larger-than-life folks who serve the community at the local, national, and international level. Guests include former president Barack Obama, Malala Yousafzai, and George Clooney. Throughout each hour-long interview, previously recorded segments featuring Letterman meeting with people connected to the guests' work are shown.
Is it any good?
This easygoing series features David Letterman doing what he does best: engaging in witty conversations and storytelling with guests. However, he replaces the usual quirky jokes and trademark acerbic style his Late Show persona is known for with a more serious and intentional tone. His questions are specifically designed to encourage interviewees to share some personal moments, allowing each of them to offer their unique perspective on serving the public good.
The conversations take place on a bare auditorium stage in front of a live audience, and lack the common devices used to make interviews more entertaining for home viewers. Nonetheless, despite some dry moments, there are plenty of funny quips (often at President Donald Trump's expense) to keep the momentum going. If you're looking for late night-style entertainment, you won't find it here. But My Next Guest Needs No Introduction offers some perceptive and intelligent dialogue with some interesting people.
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TV details
- Premiere date: January 12, 2018
- Cast: David Letterman
- Network: Netflix
- Genre: Reality TV
- TV rating: TV-MA
- Available on: Streaming
- Last updated: September 20, 2019
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