• Upon his return to the air during the WGA strike, David Letterman surprised his audience by sporting a full beard. The beard was grown as a show of support for the striking writers. Similarly, on Late Night with Conan O'Brien, O'Brien returned to air on the same day as Letterman with a full beard as well. On January 7, 2008, five days after premiering his beard, Letterman was shaved during a taping of The Late Show with David Letterman. The barbers used an electric and straight razor to shave Letterman's beard. The night's guest, Tom Hanks, brought first-aid kit for a cut Letterman sustained on his lip.

• Fast Facts

  1. Return date: January 2, 2007
  2. Guest: Robin Williams

• Letterman Fast Facts

  1. Full name: David Michael Letterman
  2. Born: April 12, 1947
  3. Birthplace: Indianapolis, Indiana
  4. Longtime girlfriend: Regina Lasko
  5. Son: Harry Joseph
  6. Alma Mater: Ball State University

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