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The Kennedy Center Honors
Dec. 22, 9/8c
CBS presents THE 44th ANNUAL KENNEDY CENTER HONORS, hosted by Emmy® Award-winning television host, comedian, writer, and producer David Letterman, broadcasting Wednesday, Dec. 22 (9:00-11:00 PM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network, and available to stream live and on-demand on the CBS app, and Paramount+. Operatic bass-baritone Justino Díaz; Motown founder, songwriter, producer, and director Berry Gordy; “Saturday Night Live” creator Lorne Michaels; legendary stage and screen icon Bette Midler; and singer-songwriter Joni Mitchell will be honored for their lifetime of artistic achievement at this star-studded ceremony.