Paul Shaffer

Biography: Musician, composer, and bandleader Paul Shaffer got his first big break as the musical director for the Toronto production of the musical Godspell. He subsequently joined the Saturday Night Live band before becoming the musical director for the Late Night with David Letterman in 1982. His work with the band and his banter with Letterman made Shaffer a celebrity, and he stuck with the show for decades. He also provided musical direction for movies, released solo albums, published a memoir, and even hosted the VH1 game show Cover Wars.

Paul Shaffer's Scores

  • TV
Average career score: 57
Highest Metascore: 64 Love Monkey: Season 1
Lowest Metascore: 48 Running Wilde: Season 1
Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 1 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 2 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
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Title: Year: Credit: User score:
59 The Bite: Season 1 May 21, 2021 Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 16 Jan 2, 2018 Performer / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 15 Jan 2, 2017 Performer / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd The Talk: Season 7 Sep 12, 2016 Guest tbd
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 1 Apr 7, 2015 Bandleader 6.3
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 13 Jan 5, 2015 Performer / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd The Talk: Season 5 Sep 8, 2014 Guest tbd
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 22 Aug 18, 2014 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 21 Aug 19, 2013 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd How I Met Your Mother: Season 8 Sep 24, 2012 Himself 6.9
tbd Saturday Night Live: Season 38 Sep 15, 2012 Himself / Performer 7.6
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 20 Aug 13, 2012 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd The Talk: Season 2 Sep 6, 2011 Guest 1.1
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 19 Sep 6, 2011 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 18 Jan 13, 2011 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
48 Running Wilde: Season 1 Sep 21, 2010 Himself 6.5
tbd Celebrity Ghost Stories: Season 2 Jul 17, 2010 Appearing tbd
tbd Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Season 2 Sep 15, 2009 Guest 6.4
tbd The View: Season 13 Sep 8, 2009 Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd The Bonnie Hunt Show: Season 2 Sep 8, 2009 Guest tbd
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 17 Sep 1, 2009 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd The Wendy Williams Show: Season 2 Jul 13, 2009 Guest tbd
tbd Jimmy Kimmel Live: Season 7 Jan 7, 2009 Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 16 Sep 10, 2008 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Law & Order: Criminal Intent: Season 7 Oct 4, 2007 Himself 8.1
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 15 Oct 2, 2007 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 14 Sep 18, 2006 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
64 Love Monkey: Season 1 Jan 17, 2006 Himself 7.9
tbd Late Show with David Letterman: Season 13 Sep 8, 2005 Bandleader / Paul Shaffer tbd
tbd Saturday Night Live: Season 30 Oct 2, 2004 Himself tbd
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