Gabe Abelson

Gabe Abelson is a five-time, Emmy-nominated comedy writer whose numerous credits include Head Monologue Writer for "Late Show with David Letterman," and Staff Writer for both "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" and "The Late, Late Show with Craig Kilborn." He has also written for two sitting presidents and served as head writer on several awards shows. Originally from New York City, Gabe holds a BA in Drama from Tisch School of the Arts at New York University, where he studied with acting guru Lee Strasberg. After success in booking a number of stage roles and television commercials after college, he decided to pursue his real love... stand-up comedy. A sought-after headlining comedian, Gabe toured the world for over a decade before being offered the role of Head Monologue Writer for "Late Show with David Letterman" (CBS). Within five years, he received five Emmy Award nominations for 'Outstanding Writing for a Variety, Music or Comedy Program' and three Writers Guild nominations for '