EXC ORIG LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMAN SHOW BUMPER ART CARD 1982 - 93 NBC
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EXC ORIG LATE NIGHT WITH DAVID LETTERMANSHOW USED "CHINESE TAKE OUT" BUMPER CARD 1982-93 NBC SERIES
Fromthe private collection of a long time LETTERMAN show staffer comesthis amazing piece of TV history. An original one of a kind, unique show usedphoto “bumper” art card that was seen before and after the showwent to or came back from a commercial (usually after a comedy orclosing segment). These cards featured a 15x11” color staff shotphoto mounted on a large sturdy blac...k art card measuring 20” x 15”. The photo was hand modified by show artists to include originalelements that consisted of the “Late Night” and “DavidLetterman” graphics, In this case the artists hand modified thisphoto by laying in the “Late Night” Chinese style lettering andmenu items. The artists also used red marker to draw in “DavidLetterman”, individual prices on the menu bottom and circle otherprices on the menu. A practice version of this can be seen on thebottom border of the photo (see close ups). The card was then shotLive during the show (not added electronically), So this is an actualunique show used piece. Card and photo are in top condition. Photo isin great shape with bright color and free of any rips, tears, creases, stains or blemishes. Black Art card is also in topcondition, defect free and features the original protective wax paper overlay with hand drawn TVscreen outline and words “DO NOT REMOVE PAPER” still attachedwith the original black tape (as per photo) Back of card indicates this is Card#171 according to the notation on the right or #240 according to thenotation on the left. This very card was used in many Late Nightepisodes, most likely starting with season two (1983-84). Truly aholy grail display item for any Letterman and Late Night fan.
Fromthe private collection of a long time LETTERMAN show staffer comesthis amazing piece of TV history. An original one of a kind, unique show usedphoto “bumper” art card that was seen before and after the showwent to or came back from a commercial (usually after a comedy orclosing segment). These cards featured a 15x11” color staff shotphoto mounted on a large sturdy blac...k art card measuring 20” x 15”. The photo was hand modified by show artists to include originalelements that consisted of the “Late Night” and “DavidLetterman” graphics, In this case the artists hand modified thisphoto by laying in the “Late Night” Chinese style lettering andmenu items. The artists also used red marker to draw in “DavidLetterman”, individual prices on the menu bottom and circle otherprices on the menu. A practice version of this can be seen on thebottom border of the photo (see close ups). The card was then shotLive during the show (not added electronically), So this is an actualunique show used piece. Card and photo are in top condition. Photo isin great shape with bright color and free of any rips, tears, creases, stains or blemishes. Black Art card is also in topcondition, defect free and features the original protective wax paper overlay with hand drawn TVscreen outline and words “DO NOT REMOVE PAPER” still attachedwith the original black tape (as per photo) Back of card indicates this is Card#171 according to the notation on the right or #240 according to thenotation on the left. This very card was used in many Late Nightepisodes, most likely starting with season two (1983-84). Truly aholy grail display item for any Letterman and Late Night fan.
