Paul Shaffer

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Paul Shaffer is a Canadian musician, composer, vocalist, and band leader, among the highlights being the de facto leader of the early Saturday Night Live house band, and serving for 33 years (1982-2015) as the leader of David Letterman's house band.

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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

2014

The Kelly Clarkson Show

2019

Jeopardy!

1984

How I Met Your Mother

2005

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson

1962

The View

1997

Saturday Night Live

1975

Paul Shaffer

Biography

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