David Letterman's Early Career as a Radio Talk Show Host After Graduating from Ball State University

In 1969, David Letterman embarked on his professional journey shortly after graduating from Ball State University. He began his career as a radio talk show host on WNTS and transitioned to television as an anchor and weatherman at Indianapolis station WLWI, which later became WTHR in 1976. Letterman quickly gained attention for his unique and humorous on-air delivery. Notably, he made headlines for his unconventional weather reports, which included congratulating a tropical storm for being upgraded to a hurricane and humorously predicting hailstones 'the size of canned hams.' His playful approach to weather reporting also featured fictitious cities, where he would report exaggerated high and low temperatures. In one memorable instance, he joked about the state border between Indiana and Ohio being erased due to 'dirty political dealings.' These early experiences laid the groundwork for Letterman's future success in television, showcasing his ability to blend humor with traditional news reporting.