David Letterman Visits Bangor On ‘The Nite Show’ This Saturday

"Can't miss TV" is coming up this Saturday night!

You might have heard of this guy? This weekends upcoming episode had a pretty major surprise!

A unique local television experience is coming to an end this month.

After he was Press Secretary for Gov. John Baldacci, our friend, Dan Cashman, than began a reboot of his local talk show, which is currently celebrating its 15th and final season on WABI TV-5.

The very idea of a locally based talk show in this day and age of streaming, thriving for 15 years, is a very impressive feat.

Since 2010, Dan has had an impressive array of guests, most of them with ties to Maine. Famous actors, musicians, politicians, and local personalities have made his show a success that regularly beats Saturday Night Live in its 11:30pm time slot.

All good things must come to an end. For The Nite Show, that end is now in sight. After 15 years, on Saturday, May 17th, The Nite Show will say farewell as it sails off into the TV sunset.

At a taping a few weeks backs, a surprise guest came out to much fanfare on the stage of the Gracie Theater, at Husson University. It was none other than late night legend, David Letterman.

To say this was a shock and moment of a lifetime for Danny, would be an understatement, Letterman is a hero to many, but to Cashman, it was like meeting one of The Beatles.

The best part is that from all accounts, Letterman was kind, gracious with his time, and seems to be genuinely tickled to be on the show.

Don't miss Dave this Saturday, then Danny wraps up an amazing run, with one last goodbye, on May 17th.

Quick programming note: The show will be expanded from 30 minutes to 1 hour on the 10th, during the Letterman visit!

Catch the last two episodes of The Nite Show with Danny Cashman, Saturday nights at 11:30 on WABI TV5/Bangor, Saturday nights after the FOX23 News at Ten on FOX23/Portland, Saturday nights at 11 on WWPI NBC16/Presque Isle, and late night Saturdays at 1 a.m. on WGME CBS13/Portland.