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When did Late Night with David Letterman begin?
On Monday, February 1, 1982, Late Night premiered.
Who were the guests on Late Night with David Letterman?
The first guest, 31-year-old comedian and actor Bill Murray.The second guest was Don Herbert, TV's Mr. Wizard.

Question: Was the show popular in the beginning?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Late Night with David Letteman show popular in the beginning?