The 'Host Whisperer' Leaves a Legacy of Class and Authenticity Peter Lassally, a legendary producer who worked with Johnny Carson and David Letterman, died at the age of 93.
His passing marks not only the loss of a production legend but also the end of an era in late night television. Lassally's reputation as the "Host Whisperer" was well deserved.
He had a unique ability to understand what made his hosts tick and used that understanding to create iconic moments in late night television history.