David Letterman will interview John Mulaney in a special standalone episode of “My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman.” The episode, filmed at Mulaney’s high school in Chicago, will see the pair discuss fatherhood, stand-up comedy, and addiction.
Mulaney, a three-time Emmy Award winner, is a Chicago-born comedian, actor, writer, and producer. He first gained prominence as a writer for “Saturday Night Live,” where he co-created the popular character Stefon. Mulaney has since hosted “SNL” multiple times and has released several stand-up specials on Netflix.
In the episode, Mulaney recalls his earliest jokes, including a childhood memory of telling his father’s law colleagues that he wanted to be a sex therapist. Letterman remarks, “Wow, that’s pretty edgy, esoteric stuff.”
“My Next Guest Needs No Introduction with David Letterman” is a talk show that premiered on Netflix in January 2018. The series features Letterman interviewing fascinating global figures and exploring topics both inside and outside a studio setting. The show has received positive reviews and has been nominated for multiple Primetime Emmy Awards.
The special episode with John Mulaney will premiere on April 30, 2024, on Netflix.
