Tom Snyder's Last Cable Show w/Bob Newhart, Calvert DeForest, Dec. 1, 1994

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Tom Snyder's last episode on his cable talk show aired live on December 1, 1994. His guests that night were Bob Newhart, telling great stories, and Calvert DeForest, plugging his book, Cheap Advice, which he had no hand in writing. Dave Letterman, Tom's forthcoming boss, called in as "Elliot from Gas City, Indiana."*
Tom would return on air the following month, on January 9, 1995, to launch his new Dave-owned talk show, "Late Late Show with Tom Snyder" on CBS, right after Letterman's "Late Show."

Following the show is a profile CNN aired on January 9, 1995, that featured Tom and his new "Late Late Show," which would debut later that night.

*Dave's prank calls to Tom Snyder collection uploaded here: • David Letterman's Prank Calls to Tom ...

All Comments (21)

@skivvy3565 5 months ago

One of the greatest, most heartfelt intros and monologues in the history of tv. Tom gave a level of intimacy that no other show even came close to touching. Every single night just felt like some friends having a discussion before bed. I’m going to cry now
@MrSteelermania 5 years ago

Tom was perhaps the greatest broadcaster on TV. Severely underrated. He brought his talent from radio to the tv medium and kept the audience with his voice and stories and not flashy visuals.
@calebwitt207 2 years ago

Nobody could do a better interview than Tom Snyder.
@Rob_Kates 5 years ago

Tom was a great broadcaster, so relaxed and natural on the air. I loved his stories and anecdotes.
@jonathanmitchell9886 3 years ago

What a sweetheart Calvert DeForest was. I really miss seeing him on TV.
@arsofe 1 year ago

This is precious, Newhart is still one of the funniest human beings ever, I was a diehard fan of Tom Snyder, of all his tv shows and his radio show when it was broadcast nationally, I lived on the border in México and listened every night in my car on the way to home from my job. Thanks for posting this.
@zemariagp 4 years ago

There is something so human about this format and these people. I'm gratefully watching it after a long day like it was live.
@kingpetra6886 3 years ago

Snyder was one of a kind. He plugged a lot of holes in broad cast time slots for the networks. And people did follow him from show to show to show.
@jimlaforte1755 3 years ago

Don, thanks so much for posting this gem from T.S.'s Final CNBC Colorcast. He was a great Broadcaster and a gem of a guy.
@lajollaseal 3 years ago

Wow. His opening remarks were quite prophetic
@JoshinDallas 3 years ago

I remember loving Tom so much, AS A KID, that I wrote him a letter in 1991 or so (age 12) and got a return message with a signed headshot. I was an odd kid.
@harrellkerkhoff8054 3 years ago

I could listen to Bob Newhart tell stories all night long. Now that is comedy.
@brianarbenz1329 3 years ago

I love Calvert "Larry Bud" DeForest, and I was so excited to have found this site where I could see him as himself. Unfortunately, every caller from Indiana to California was auditioning for their own comedy act, giving the guest very little time. Still, I enjoyed seeing Calvert be himself.
@erichaynes7502 2 years ago

Hilarious that "Jerry" from Indiana is actually David Letterman calling in at 25:09
@elizabethbrauer1118 1 year ago

Love Tom. His interviews were always fascinating.
@_PrimetimePranks 5 years ago

I love Bob Newhart. One of the greatest ever .
@ronflatter1235 3 years ago

"Jerry" sounds like he could be David Letterman.
@nr8178 1 year ago

25:00. That’s definitely David Letterman.
@FredLord-sp4ym 1 month ago

If only there were a new "TS." It is nice to dream though. LOL. Tom Snyder was simply the best! This was a LIVE show.
@googoo-gjoob 5 years ago

" I do, I do, I do for you kids.....and THIS is the thanks I get! "