David Letterman and Paul Shaffer at 'SNL50: The Anniversary Special.' Dimitrios Kambouris/Getty Images Share on Facebook Share on X Google Preferred Share to Flipboard Show additional share options Share on LinkedIn Share on Pinterest Share on Reddit Share on Tumblr Share on Whats App Send an Email Print the Article Post a Comment David Letterman has signed on to executive produce Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer, an upcoming feature documentary about his longtime sidekick and Late Show bandleader. "Paul Shaffer is a show business friend who became a real friend. A comedic partner whose quickness and timing saved me night after night. A composer, arranger and performer with endless range. His vast knowledge and list of collaborators in music make him a living rock and roll hall of fame. There is no one more worthy of an examination of his life and work," Letterman said in a statement on Tuesday. Related Stories TV Sabrina Carpenter Finds a Unique Soul Mate in Her Super Bowl Pringles Ad's Extended Cut (Exclusive) TV 'St. Denis Medical' and 'Happy's Place' Renewed for 2026-27 at NBC Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer is produced by Ballinran Entertainment, Grace Street Media and White Pine Pictures, and UTA Independent Film Group is handling world sales. Shaffer joined up with Letterman in 1982 for the launch of Late Night With David Letterman on NBC, leading the World's Most Dangerous Band. In 1993, he made the move with Letterman to CBS for The Late Show to lead the CBS Orchestra after NBC passed Letterman over for the Tonight Show hosting job in favor of Jay Leno. "Any contribution I have been lucky enough to make to the world of music and comedy has only been possible thanks to my working alongside David Letterman. That's why Worldwide Pants joining to help tell my story is a dream I cannot wait to share with all of you," Shaffer said in his own statement about support from Letterman and his production banner. Also joining as executive producer is Tom Keaney, the Emmy award-winning executive producer of Letterman's My Next Guest Needs No Introduction for Netflix. Say Hello to Our Good Friend Paul Shaffer will follow Letterman's bandleader from his musical roots in Thunder Bay, Ontario, to his break as musical director on the celebrated 1972 Toronto production of Godspell. That led to success working on Broadway, Saturday Night Live and his longtime partnership with Letterman. The project will be executive produced by Vernon Freedlander (Grace Street Media), Craig Thompson (Ballinran Entertainment) and Peter Raymont and Stephen Paniccia (White Pine Pictures). THR Newsletters Sign up for THR news straight to your inbox every day Subscribe Sign Up Sundance Film Festival "The First Trip There Was Just Wild:" Sony Pictures Classics' Tom Bernard Recalls Sundance in All Its Glory M3GAN 2.0 Gerard Johnstone, Director of the 'M3GAN' Movies, Signs with UTA State of Firsts Athena Film Festival Sets 2026 Lineup With Sarah McBride, Barbara Jordan, E. Jean Carroll Docs (Exclusive) International Film Festival Rotterdam 'Why Do I See You in Everything?' Director Explains Why Even Small Touches Are "Acts of Resistance" and the Symbolism of Olive Trees: Rotterdam zendaya Zendaya, Robert Pattinson Play a Risky Pre-Wedding Game in A24's 'The Drama' Trailer International Film Festival Rotterdam 'A Fading Man' Is a Love Story With a Relationship Triangle That Also Deals With Dementia (Exclusive Rotterdam Trailer) Sundance Film Festival "The First Trip There Was Just Wild:" Sony Pictures Classics' Tom Bernard Recalls Sundance in All Its Glory M3GAN 2.0 Gerard Johnstone, Director of the 'M3GAN' Movies, Signs with UTA State of Firsts Athena Film Festival Sets 2026 Lineup With Sarah McBride, Barbara Jordan, E. Jean Carroll Docs (Exclusive) International Film Festival Rotterdam 'Why Do I See You in Everything?' Director Explains Why Even Small Touches Are "Acts of Resistance" and the Symbolism of Olive Trees: Rotterdam zendaya Zendaya, Robert Pattinson Play a Risky Pre-Wedding Game in A24's 'The Drama' Trailer International Film Festival Rotterdam 'A Fading Man' Is a Love Story With a Relationship Triangle That Also Deals With Dementia (Exclusive Rotterdam Trailer)