David Letterman hurt by 'Tonight Show' snub
Many thought David Letterman was the heir apparent to Johnny Carson, but he lost out on the "Tonight Show" job to Jay Leno. Join Jake Tapper for "David Letterman Says Goodnight," 9 p.m. ET on CNN and on CNNGo.
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