By Kyle Adamski

“Box Set” takes a look at those great pairings between writers, actors, musicians, artists, directors, etc., that aren’t just “one and done” projects, but span years, sometimes even decades. Follow these collaborations between iconic figures as they developed together in their respective art forms.

Tom Waits & David Letterman

At first glance, the combination of a somewhat obscure and reclusive musician with a gravelly voice and a penchant for using junkyard items as instruments and one of the most successful late night talk show hosts of the last 30+ years might seem a little strange. However, from the very first meeting back in 1983 to 2012’s interview/performance, it’s clear that Waits’ unique storytelling joined with Letterman’s quirky sense of humor equals exactly what we’ve always loved about late night TV interviews.