Which former talk-show host began his career as a weatherman?
Arsenio Hall
David Letterman
Jay Leno
Jon Stewart
Fact: David Letterman began his broadcast career as a television weatherman and news anchor in Indianapolis, Indiana. He received attention for his unpredictable on-air behavior, which included congratulating a tropical storm for being upgraded to a hurricane and predicting hail stones “the size of canned hams.” His brand of humor was already evident as he would often report the weather for fictitious cities (“Eight inches of snow in Bingree and surrounding areas”). His big break came when he appeared on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. He was eventually offered his own program, Late Night with David Letterman.
Correct Answer: David Letterman