President Obama's Appearance on DAVID LETTERMAN Delivers Ratings Boost

President Barack Obama made his eighth and final visit with David Letterman on THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN last night.

The appearance was President Obama's third visit to the LATE SHOW as President of the United States. He last appeared on the broadcast Sept. 18, 2012, and prior to that on Sept. 21, 2009. As an Illinois senator, he appeared on the LATE SHOW five times, beginning in 2004 and continuing through his 2008 presidential campaign.

The presidential visit gave THE LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN its highest local rating since September of 2002. From 11:30PM-12:30AM, LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (3.5/9) jumped double digits compared to a week ago (2.4/6) and a year ago (2.0/5), as Dave's so-long tour shifted into high gear with a visit from Obama.

Also making their final appearances with Letterman the week of May 4 are actor Will Ferrell and musical guests the Avett Brothers and Brandi Carlile (Monday, May 4); actress Reese Witherspoon and musical guests Mumford and Sons (Tuesday, May 5); actor Martin Short and musical guest Norah Jones (Wednesday, May 6); actress Tina Fey (Thursday, May 7); and actor Ray Romano, standup comedian Brian Regan and musical guests Dave Matthews Band (Friday, May 8).

The LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN is a production of Worldwide Pants Incorporated. Barbara Gaines, Matt Roberts, Jude Brennan and Rob Burnett are the executive producers. Jerry Foley is the director.