Editor’s note: In 1980, Merrill Markoe became the head writer for The David Letterman Show, which won a Daytime Emmy. She then went on to share three Primetime Emmy wins for her work as the original head writer on Late Night with David Letterman.
Source: [Deadline](https://deadline.com/2026/08/hacks-merrill-markoe-letterman-interview-1237047626/)