What’s so weird about that? Like you’re never going to look back at a specific time in your life(if you haven’t already)and immediately have some of your best memories? Sure, there’s a ton of quality entertainment now but at the same time, there’s also some of the worst entertainment as well. Nothing “weird” about that!
the last video package they made a great job at conveying the real emotion that most felt, a legend that went on and on and on while others left he stayed he'd been through different presidents different decades different states of the world the 1 constant of Tv was 'Letterman' and the video conveys that very well I feel.
I just turned 40.. I remember watching Carson retire with my grandpa in the 80s, I'm watching this now, and it brings back a childhood feel from the 90s.. thanks Dave
I get the joke of course, but taken literally he also in fact wasn't for a few of them. During his surgery for example, there were a number of guest hosts.
I absolutely loved this show... Watched it every night while Dave was there... One regret never had the chance to go and watched it live... All the best to Dave and his family.
Got to see it twice over the final year it was on the air. The day the final episode was taped, I (and many others) hung out by the stage door to see who'd come out. The only one I still remember clear as day was a beaming Taylor Hawkins (man that guy had a smile that could light up Times Square) who waved to the crowd before getting in his car and driving off.
This guy was absolutely hysterical and had one of the most unique shows - - I remember partying with friends in the early 90s and watching him - he will be missed and is one of the great pioneers of unique comedy
Letterman got me through three marriages, and the passing of all my family, wtf do I do now, lol, sad but true. Yeah he taught me to laugh through the hard times, as well as the good. Thank you David.
It was so touching that so many great comedians and celebs came together to give Dave this sendoff. He was one of few hugely successful TV hosts/personalities that everyone genuinely liked.
There was nothing like being in the Ed Sullivan Theater to see Dave do his thing with such precision that it effortlessly looked like controlled chaos.
Watched Dave since Day 1. I don't watch late night tv anymore. I miss you more than words can say Dave. Thanks for having class, your humor, for loving Johnny, for staying humble, for all the laughs, the skits, the musical guests-- thanks for everything. Decades full of great memories. I love you. A fan from Indiana-
All my scandinavian relatives have engineering degrees and patents. Get back to work and stop watching crappy tv like Letterman. Watch youtube on physics lectures.
Dave was the genuine article. He was loved by politicians, celebs, actors, musicians, comedians, fellow talkshow hosts, fellow staff, friends, family, everyone.
Miss Dave & his shows. Watching this is a great experience for all his hard work in television & enjoy seeing him on late night tv shows as a guest. My favorite was with Norm MacDonald 💙💙!
I can still remember Foo Fighters at the end. Such an iconic moment in TV history! The golden era of late night tv is over with the departure of Conan as well. Seeing this multiple times and watching it again in 2024, it feels more bittersweet as it feels like the end of my own childhood as well. I’m sure i’m not the only one who feels this way! Long live Letterman!🎉❤
The show was chalk full of some amazing guests, musicians, comedy...just great moments of entertainment. Watched it religiously from the very beginning. Greatly missed these days - along with Johnny Carson. That montage at the end was mind-blowing - incredible editting. Cheers Dave...thanks for the 6000+ episodes over the years.
David Letterman is such a kind human being, he reminds me of my dad. Could not help but tear up knowing he is done with Late show, I have been watching it since I was a little kid! Dave you're a good man! I wish him and his family good health and a continued great life!
I just said that up top. I don't watch late night or any comedy shows. Fallon, never funny, fake laugh and just plays dumb games. Meyers is boring as hell. Even Jimmy Kimmel has lost his edge, boring too.
Conan was definitely better in the 90's and 2000's. His best writer's left and now some of his skits are worse than SNL skits that go on for way too long with a lame joke.
that's a tradition. talk show hosts need a "sidekick" of sorts to bounce jokes off of when they don't have a guest to joke with. Fallon has the Roots, Conan (used to) have La Bamba, Letterman had Paul, Johnny Carson had Ed McMahon. Now Conan has Andy again, like he did on the original Tonight Show in the early 90's. You might not get it, but it's been done by nearly every talk show in the past 50 years.
Holy shit this is really heavy. All those things, Madonna in 94, Sean Penn and Jim Carrey, 9/11 speech, getting all strange with Julia Roberts. Amanda Seyfreid, Joaquin Phoenix, Dennis Hopper, Sharon Stone shows, Paul and Slash, and everything I haven't seen yet or can't remember right away, all the fun and all the fucking joy and perfectly spicy and intelligent hosting, all these nights I just used to get back in time and let this show make my life happier. It has been a fucking lifetime now.Thank you Dave P.S. I'm not from the USA, not even close. You realise the IMPACT?
I concur. While I am from the US I've lived mostly away since childhood. Letterman was not carried and I rid myself of a tv in '03. I remain grateful I was able to follow his program consistently online. He covered authors, musicians, and political figures and I stayed current. I enjoy his humanity, his brand of humor, his flaws and ability to admit mistakes and overcome. I miss both him and Ferguson.
What a gloriously profound finale to an illustrious career. And what an honor to be asked by such a one as David Letterman to perform this song, here and now, is the new capstone of their lives. Congratulations to the two Daves.
I’m 43 yrs old. Binge-watching Dave clips like it’s my job. Appreciating every word, look, action, reaction of Dave’s on a whole new level at this time in my life & every clip & episode brings so much joy to my life. ❤National Treasure, period. BETTER THAN GOLD. Edit: Appreciating all that Paul, the band & all of the skits with all of the other hilarious, sweet staff members brought to the show every show. ❤ Whole operation=JOY!
I’m watching this in 2024 and laughing as hard as I did when it first aired. Omg the sketch with the kids and the Taco Bell one are my favorites 😂😂😂😂 Thank you Dave!
Im 23 and I’ll be honest I never watched much of late night tv, let alone letterman, this was probably the first time I ever watched a full episode of letterman and this whole thing made me emotional. So many iconic memories made, such an iconic figure in American tv culture. It makes me sad that as young as I am I feel like I missed out on all of the memories and how much of staple this show actually was
I was obsessed with Late Show with David Letterman back in the 90s. I was only in middle school/highschool but it meant the world to me. Dave will always be the best.
I honestly never knew how much I would miss Letterman until it was all over. It's not the same exactly, but in a way it hits me in the same that it did when I was a kid and Mr. Rodgers retired.
ill never forget that night. it was 10th grade & I turned on Conan like I did every night only to find Conan begging the viewer to turn off his show and go to letterman. the next day was a very emotional day for anyone who grew up in the 80s 90s, I recall my gym teacher the next day with tears in his eyes saying how he can't believe that hell be going to bed that night without letterman. 💔💔
Just got to watch this show and how I wish I would've known the show before it ended. I got very interested and it sure did get me tearing up when seeing the crowd cheering and seeing the montage and old videos. Thank you for the entertainment Mr. Letterman
While watching this, for some reason it crossed my mind to check and see if Dave's mom was still with us. Her appearances on the show were always very enjoyable. She came across as a very warm, genuine, good person. Sadly, she left us earlier this year, aged 95. That's the kind of innings in cricket that'll earn a warm ovation, sometimes even standing, as you make your way to the pavilion.
I miss so much getting off work at 11pm & going home & showering & grabbing a cold beer 🍺 with a few snacks & some munchies & turn on some “Late Night With David Letterman” 👍……. Now there is nothing on for late night that interests me 😑
I am 44 yrs old. I remember watching my first Letterman show when I was 16. Late Night with David Letterman. I was hooked. Thank you Dave. So much fun and joy thru the years. Noone like Letterman. My favorite late night talk show host.
i recall that year 1983,, when Dave first came out on Late Nite show..! Gosh,,,, it's been more than 30 yrs.. That college yrs... and all that top 10 lists we giggled at.. crosses mind w/ lots of memories.
I'm from Malaysia, it's been a long time that our country don't allow the the show, I only found out that he is retire. He brought me a lot of laughs , thank you Dave and enjoy your life!
I couldn’t help but sheddin some tears as he started his final acknowledgements. I grew up watching him, and he will always remind me of my father, trying to show some interest on him (we’re brazilians), just for the sake of spending some time with me. I always had fun. Its gotta be rewarding to have brought so much joy to so many. Thanks, Dave.
Harry is a sweet boy! I just loved that he was so proud and happy to see his dad introducing best friend in the last show. It was gesture of kindness to his buddy that will last forever.
I noticed they had Warren Zevon's still up for a few extra seconds during the montage. Good job on whomever produced it. It was nice to see some extra recognition for an musical artist that had a special place on Dave's show.
As much as David would like to think his show had no viewers, it did. Though he has a dry sense of humor he is genuine and real to the core. So with that said, you do not stay on the air 33 years if you suck and Late Night will not be the same without him. Congrats on your retirement Dave you deserve it! Thanks for always being there when I turned on the TV when there was nothing else to watch at that moment.
So nostalgic.... I fee so Lucky to have this show as a part of my life..... There will never be anything this good again! If everything could ever be this real forever If anything could ever be this good again The only thing I'll ever ask of you You've got to promise not to stop when I say when
I can honestly say that we really miss Dave. Have watched the new show with Stephen, and it is just not the same as when Dave was doing it. Hope we see Dave again soon on something
Unfortunately here is Perth Australia, we do not get Conan. We used to, but I have not seen it for at least 2 years. I liked Dave and all Craig as both of them were on here. We only get Jimmy Fallon if you do not have Foxtel. I also get to see Jimmy Kimmel, but that is all unfortunately. Would be nice to have Conan on again.
Man's whole entire career is just one experiment in comedy after the next, and I think it's safe to say they were successful. If we have comedic television today that hits and slaps it's because of this man and his team & crew. God's bless ya Dave!!!!
Watching and tears of joy. Foo FIghters the last band with Taylor, top ten, man he was so good. Thank you for bringing joy and laughter into our homes.
OMG I can't believe it took me this long to see Dave's finale show! The best! Anybody that was (is) anybody was on his show. A lot of great moments choked me up.
This was, ironically, the first episode of Letterman I ever saw; coming back a few years later after having consumed much more Letterman content thanks to youtube (and the great work of don giller especially) is very rewarding, thanks!
palegreenstars agreed. these new hosts are shit. Childish games to please a younger audience. Fallon is awful. Stephen Colbert should have stayed at Comedy central. This new show is keeping from his true potential
Miss this show so much. So glad I went to New York and saw the show live once. During the break Dave handed me the plate of fish the guest chef prepared on the show. #Blessed
Unscripted comedy is simply the best, not saying that his show was unscripted but the bits he's done with the kids and when he pretended to work at taco bell were golden
I miss him. I haven’t watched late night talk really since he left. He was always my favorite when I was a kid in the 2000’s and I would always watch him on Friday night to get my weekend started. Just not the same without him.
I watched this episode live, re-watched in on the CBS website the next day, and am watching it again now. But by god if I don't well up a little every time I see it. The end of an era, the loss of a legend. He is one of the most important people to ever be on television. When Stewart left, I was crushed. Same with Colbert, Ferguson, etc. But there is no one that did it like Dave and he meant a lot to me even though I never met the guy, never will, and will probably never see him on TV again. Norm is my favorite comedian, and his goodbye to Letterman is exactly how I felt. Dave gave so much to us throughout an amazing career. Anyway, enough with the sap.
TheOnlyRealJohn I agree with everything. You hit the nail on the head. Norm is also my favorite comedian. Have you seen his video podcast? In my opinion. its the funniest thing on the screen since the early Late Show days.And, he just recorded an episode interviewing Letterman. It hasn't aired yet, but its coming up. But if you haven't seen it, there are two full seasons (youtube it). Greatest show ever. And its hard to explain to younger people just how important and influential Dave's show was. Letterman actually changed the way people interact in society. There is no one in entertainment more important. I love Conan, but Letterman will always be the king!
TheOnlyRealJohn You write well. I read a lot on the internet, and I’m consistently shocked by the dreadful writing abilities of the average American, so your writing stood out. I hope you’re using that skill. :)
So glad this is preserved here. It’s 2024 and I enjoyed watching this all over again. Thank you!
Oh Yes ... Me Too !!!
It's preserve on the lettermen channel. They just choose not to show the whole show for some reason
So many wasted VHS tapes...
I'm laughing out loud at so much. God I miss this comedy.
There will never be anyone as good as David! Enjoyed watching this, it brought back many memories
Rewatching this today because I miss when television was fun and had quality entertainment
Which show were you watching? 😊
what a weird claim
What’s so weird about that? Like you’re never going to look back at a specific time in your life(if you haven’t already)and immediately have some of your best memories? Sure, there’s a ton of quality entertainment now but at the same time, there’s also some of the worst entertainment as well. Nothing “weird” about that!
Just did a Way Back Myself!!
Very poetic that Bill Murray gets the final "Top Ten" line, given that he was Letterman's first guest on his first show.
CFC123 oh fuck Off you Twot.
After I watched this last year, I understood why my dad was so empty when he watched Carson's final show.
the last video package they made a great job at conveying the real emotion that most felt, a legend that went on and on and on while others left he stayed he'd been through different presidents different decades different states of the world the 1 constant of Tv was 'Letterman' and the video conveys that very well I feel.
Patrick H : Carson yes, letterboy, who gives a flyin.
Still feels so fresh after so many years. David was the best in his trade.
Still hard to accept there is no Late Show with David Letterman
David Letterman is an American legend. His kind of comedy stands out among the rest. So sad that good things come to an end. God bless you, Dave!
+Jimmy Page you had to say it. World is full of people like you.
dineshchh Get over it
+Jimmy Page neither can't I believe that you managed to live so long with your dumb head..
+Suyog Chaukar you two have obviously got your sense of humor from letterman over the years lol it shows in your insults. weak...
That montage at the end, with Foo Fighters playing in the background, is my favorite closing to any show ever...just stunning.
Definitely. I love rewatching, and just going "I remember that! Oh I remember that! Hey I remember that!"
I want that at my funeral..
The woman who put it together won an Emmy for doing it.
Didn’t Barbara Gaines put that montage together?
That was pure class.
David Letterman. We STILL miss you!
He still does stuff. Atleast he's still out there. I loved his Netflix shows
You know what is sad, I am sure Robin Williams would have loved to be in the last Top 10 list. Miss you Robin, always!!!!!!
I just turned 40.. I remember watching Carson retire with my grandpa in the 80s, I'm watching this now, and it brings back a childhood feel from the 90s.. thanks Dave
I'm the same age and I feel the same way. He was such a staple for tv.
"What am I gonna do now that I'm retired?"
We found out -- he's going to grow one of the most epic beards in history.
Watchin this in 2024 :) David is a legend.
40:25 - "We've done over 6,000 shows ..... I was here for most of them" LOVED THAT.
I get the joke of course, but taken literally he also in fact wasn't for a few of them. During his surgery for example, there were a number of guest hosts.
I absolutely loved this show... Watched it every night while Dave was there... One regret never had the chance to go and watched it live... All the best to Dave and his family.
Got to see it twice over the final year it was on the air. The day the final episode was taped, I (and many others) hung out by the stage door to see who'd come out. The only one I still remember clear as day was a beaming Taylor Hawkins (man that guy had a smile that could light up Times Square) who waved to the crowd before getting in his car and driving off.
This guy was absolutely hysterical and had one of the most unique shows - - I remember partying with friends in the early 90s and watching him - he will be missed and is one of the great pioneers of unique comedy
Letterman got me through three marriages, and the passing of all my family, wtf do I do now, lol, sad but true. Yeah he taught me to laugh through the hard times, as well as the good. Thank you David.
@icovarook5936 are you still married 🤔
No not any more, dont think I could take another@@ObamaFromKenya
The one & only David Letterman. What a ride, what laughs, what memories. Enjoy retirement Late Night King...
Thanks, Dave, for 30 years of comedic relief. It's been two years, but I still have no late night to watch.
Home to the best late TV rock performances ever. Have a good one, Dave!
"Save a little for my funeral,alright?"
Classic Dave,we love you!!
It was so touching that so many great comedians and celebs came together to give Dave this sendoff. He was one of few hugely successful TV hosts/personalities that everyone genuinely liked.
I was in the live audience for one show during my only trip to New York City. It was a great experience.
There was nothing like being in the Ed Sullivan Theater to see Dave do his thing with such precision that it effortlessly looked like controlled chaos.
Watched Dave since Day 1. I don't watch late night tv anymore. I miss you more than words can say Dave. Thanks for having class, your humor, for loving Johnny, for staying humble, for all the laughs, the skits, the musical guests-- thanks for everything. Decades full of great memories. I love you.
A fan from Indiana-
Legend says the audience's still clapping
Why?
He was a part of my life in 1999 when studying engineering and failed. Was a kind of light at that time.
All my scandinavian relatives have engineering degrees and patents. Get back to work and stop watching crappy tv like Letterman. Watch youtube on physics lectures.
even engineers deserve to have some entertainment in their lives. Letterman did just that for billions.
dagameplayer
"billions"?
More like trillions.
I mean shiiiiit, if you want to use hyperbole.....
Did you get your engineering degree?
@@shanaslam9910I’m wondering that too
Just watched this for the first time this afternoon (March 2024). 🤩
Do you have any idea how freakin' legendary you have to be to have all of those guys open up for you?
Four US presidents in a cold open. What a boss.
Dave was the genuine article. He was loved by politicians, celebs, actors, musicians, comedians, fellow talkshow hosts, fellow staff, friends, family, everyone.
Miss Dave & his shows. Watching this is a great experience for all his hard work in television & enjoy seeing him on late night tv shows as a guest. My favorite was with Norm MacDonald 💙💙!
Letterman was a fucking legend I don't care what anyone says.
daud rage Wait a minute, what do you mean "what anyone says"? I'm pretty sure everyone agrees the man is a legend lol
Dude, let's be real. EVERYONE knows he's a legend
Nobody's blaming Conan.
The only one who would be dumb enough to say anything against that is Jay Leno :D
Undisputed goat
I can still remember Foo Fighters at the end. Such an iconic moment in TV history! The golden era of late night tv is over with the departure of Conan as well. Seeing this multiple times and watching it again in 2024, it feels more bittersweet as it feels like the end of my own childhood as well. I’m sure i’m not the only one who feels this way!
Long live Letterman!🎉❤
The show was chalk full of some amazing guests, musicians, comedy...just great moments of entertainment. Watched it religiously from the very beginning. Greatly missed these days - along with Johnny Carson. That montage at the end was mind-blowing - incredible editting. Cheers Dave...thanks for the 6000+ episodes over the years.
*chock full o' nuts coffee?
Chock
@@MistressNilah I stand corrected.
How was Dave not bawling all the way thru this? What a legacy! What a legend.
Not his style. I remember Dave saying, "If I cry...something has gone terribly wrong."
He has no ❤
He was watery at 45:
David Letterman is such a kind human being, he reminds me of my dad. Could not help but tear up knowing he is done with Late show, I have been watching it since I was a little kid! Dave you're a good man! I wish him and his family good health and a continued great life!
Kind if you side with him politically. He's a typical progressive liberal commie Democrat where you are ok unless you oppose his ideas.
What a sad time in television. Craig left, Jon Stewart left, David left. At least we still have Conan and Colbert.
I just said that up top. I don't watch late night or any comedy shows. Fallon, never funny, fake laugh and just plays dumb games. Meyers is boring as hell. Even Jimmy Kimmel has lost his edge, boring too.
you're right I never knew how Conan was
Conan was definitely better in the 90's and 2000's. His best writer's left and now some of his skits are worse than SNL skits that go on for way too long with a lame joke.
***** Very true. They aren't even good filler. I don't watch Colbert at all and I can only take Conan for a few minutes. Boring.
that's a tradition. talk show hosts need a "sidekick" of sorts to bounce jokes off of when they don't have a guest to joke with. Fallon has the Roots, Conan (used to) have La Bamba, Letterman had Paul, Johnny Carson had Ed McMahon. Now Conan has Andy again, like he did on the original Tonight Show in the early 90's. You might not get it, but it's been done by nearly every talk show in the past 50 years.
He was such a class act. I grew up watching him with my folks... Such a clever mind. It was sweet that he personally thanked his team on the show.
I'm from Germany and there's virtually no American I respect more than David Letterman.
Holy shit this is really heavy. All those things, Madonna in 94, Sean Penn and Jim Carrey, 9/11 speech, getting all strange with Julia Roberts. Amanda Seyfreid, Joaquin Phoenix, Dennis Hopper, Sharon Stone shows, Paul and Slash, and everything I haven't seen yet or can't remember right away, all the fun and all the fucking joy and perfectly spicy and intelligent hosting, all these nights I just used to get back in time and let this show make my life happier. It has been a fucking lifetime now.Thank you Dave
P.S. I'm not from the USA, not even close. You realise the IMPACT?
+Ryan W I'm from Denmark and I used to watch Dave with my dad as often as we could. We both miss Dave tremendously!
Same here and I’m from Bolivia!
I concur. While I am from the US I've lived mostly away since childhood. Letterman was not carried and I rid myself of a tv in '03. I remain grateful I was able to follow his program consistently online. He covered authors, musicians, and political figures and I stayed current. I enjoy his humanity, his brand of humor, his flaws and ability to admit mistakes and overcome. I miss both him and Ferguson.
Dave is everything to so many people.
You fucking right❤. Dave.
Very impressive closing show. 👍May God bless you, and your family, too, David. 💖
There will never, ever, EVER be anyone as consistently brilliant.
his smile when he thanks his family.....
What a gloriously profound finale to an illustrious career. And what an honor to be asked by such a one as David Letterman to perform this song, here and now, is the new capstone of their lives. Congratulations to the two Daves.
Julia's top ten moment was obviously made 200% funnier by the fact that Jerry Seinfeld was onstage when she said it.
I loved his "REALLY?!?!"
What an incredible farewell show...still hurts to watch it over a year and a half later. Dave is and always will be The King of Late Night!
You mean Johnny Carson dont you? Dave would agree with me. Watch the episode where the retired johhny appears to a surprised dave letterman
@@fuggedaboudit223 I loved Johnny but Dave is my guy - watched him for over 33 years.
Miss him every night
Never got to watch Johnny Carson so Dave will always be my favorite but I even think Dave will say Johnny Carson is #1
Still hurts after all these years
I’m 43 yrs old. Binge-watching Dave clips like it’s my job. Appreciating every word, look, action, reaction of Dave’s on a whole new level at this time in my life & every clip & episode brings so much joy to my life. ❤National Treasure, period. BETTER THAN GOLD. Edit: Appreciating all that Paul, the band & all of the skits with all of the other hilarious, sweet staff members brought to the show every show. ❤ Whole operation=JOY!
I loved his original show too.
That show doesn't have a prayer
I loved Biff Henderson
Holy shit the kids flashback was hilarious. I miss you Letterman!
Brian Connelly Is there a reference here I'm not getting?
Brian Connelly Oh right haha. I haven't seen this in a while :)
I’m watching this in 2024 and laughing as hard as I did when it first aired. Omg the sketch with the kids and the Taco Bell one are my favorites 😂😂😂😂 Thank you Dave!
Im 23 and I’ll be honest I never watched much of late night tv, let alone letterman, this was probably the first time I ever watched a full episode of letterman and this whole thing made me emotional. So many iconic memories made, such an iconic figure in American tv culture. It makes me sad that as young as I am I feel like I missed out on all of the memories and how much of staple this show actually was
I'm 35 and was lucky enough to spend many a night watching Letterman, still miss his show to this day.
I was obsessed with Late Show with David Letterman back in the 90s. I was only in middle school/highschool but it meant the world to me. Dave will always be the best.
I honestly never knew how much I would miss Letterman until it was all over. It's not the same exactly, but in a way it hits me in the same that it did when I was a kid and Mr. Rodgers retired.
ill never forget that night. it was 10th grade & I turned on Conan like I did every night only to find Conan begging the viewer to turn off his show and go to letterman. the next day was a very emotional day for anyone who grew up in the 80s 90s, I recall my gym teacher the next day with tears in his eyes saying how he can't believe that hell be going to bed that night without letterman. 💔💔
Just got to watch this show and how I wish I would've known the show before it ended. I got very interested and it sure did get me tearing up when seeing the crowd cheering and seeing the montage and old videos. Thank you for the entertainment Mr. Letterman
While watching this, for some reason it crossed my mind to check and see if Dave's mom was still with us. Her appearances on the show were always very enjoyable. She came across as a very warm, genuine, good person. Sadly, she left us earlier this year, aged 95. That's the kind of innings in cricket that'll earn a warm ovation, sometimes even standing, as you make your way to the pavilion.
The 1990s were so great that our biggest debate was “Leno or Letterman.” Perfect song to close out this show and that chapter of American history.
The upholstery farm thing kills me every time.
...And THAT is how you end a show on a high note.
I miss so much getting off work at 11pm & going home & showering & grabbing a cold beer 🍺 with a few snacks & some munchies & turn on some “Late Night With David Letterman” 👍……. Now there is nothing on for late night that interests me 😑
So underrated his role in live music support over the years 🙏👍🕺
I watched the show from the beginning on NBC and always loved it. This was a great finale.
I am 44 yrs old. I remember watching my first Letterman show when I was 16. Late Night with David Letterman. I was hooked. Thank you Dave. So much fun and joy thru the years. Noone like Letterman. My favorite late night talk show host.
alfredo older I'm in the same boat as you guess in retrospect that's partially why my grades sucked staying up too late
i recall that year 1983,, when Dave first came out on Late Nite show..!
Gosh,,,, it's been more than 30 yrs..
That college yrs... and all that top 10 lists we giggled at.. crosses mind w/ lots of memories.
I'm from Malaysia, it's been a long time that our country don't allow the the show, I only found out that he is retire. He brought me a lot of laughs , thank you Dave and enjoy your life!
I couldn’t help but sheddin some tears as he started his final acknowledgements. I grew up watching him, and he will always remind me of my father, trying to show some interest on him (we’re brazilians), just for the sake of spending some time with me.
I always had fun. Its gotta be rewarding to have brought so much joy to so many. Thanks, Dave.
I ❤️ Dave Letterman!!! Miss his late night show!!
Harry is a sweet boy! I just loved that he was so proud and happy to see his dad introducing best friend in the last show. It was gesture of kindness to his buddy that will last forever.
Dave saw Jim Carrey's beard and thought "hey, that's a good idea"
Thumbs up if you like gettin' wasted and watchin' comedy.
high*
Late Show isn't Late Show without Dave and Alan Kalter and Paul Shaffer and the-C-B-S-Orchestra. I especially liked Dave and Paul's bantering
The end of an era... thank you Dave. You are unmatched, nobody can come close to the show you did. It truly was an era.
He's so adorable, how he gets embarrassed and shy and overwhelmed at the deafening applause, lol
Talk about going out with a bang! So great this classic episode is available here. Thank you!
I noticed they had Warren Zevon's still up for a few extra seconds during the montage. Good job on whomever produced it. It was nice to see some extra recognition for an musical artist that had a special place on Dave's show.
As much as David would like to think his show had no viewers, it did. Though he has a dry sense of humor he is genuine and real to the core. So with that said, you do not stay on the air 33 years if you suck and Late Night will not be the same without him. Congrats on your retirement Dave you deserve it! Thanks for always being there when I turned on the TV when there was nothing else to watch at that moment.
in my opinion he was simply the greatest television personality of all time.
In the 90s while in High School I'd stay awake and watch Johnny Carson and then David Letterman. Best night time shows ever.
Miss the antics. Thx for all you did Dave, crew, and guests.
So nostalgic.... I fee so Lucky to have this show as a part of my life..... There will never be anything this good again!
If everything could ever be this real forever
If anything could ever be this good again
The only thing I'll ever ask of you
You've got to promise not to stop when I say when
I can honestly say that we really miss Dave. Have watched the new show with Stephen, and it is just not the same as when Dave was doing it. Hope we see Dave again soon on something
Stephen's good, but replacing a legend is a hard trick. Letterman and Leno combined never satisfied the Carson people.
Conan is in a different stratosphere to the current, the only person I watch.
Unfortunately here is Perth Australia, we do not get Conan. We used to, but I have not seen it for at least 2 years. I liked Dave and all Craig as both of them were on here. We only get Jimmy Fallon if you do not have Foxtel. I also get to see Jimmy Kimmel, but that is all unfortunately. Would be nice to have Conan on again.
Paul Lunn colbert is trash, hes not a comedian, they need an actual comedian to do that show
Thanks again Dave. I miss you terribly and immensely.
Man's whole entire career is just one experiment in comedy after the next, and I think it's safe to say they were successful. If we have comedic television today that hits and slaps it's because of this man and his team & crew.
God's bless ya Dave!!!!
Watching and tears of joy. Foo FIghters the last band with Taylor, top ten, man he was so good. Thank you for bringing joy and laughter into our homes.
Thanks Dave, I grew up watching you,,,,,,u r a true legacy!
That was a perfect way to end an era. Just perfect ❤
Terrific finale, so many amazing people and situations in the snapshots at the end, brought back so many memories. Thank you Dave and the crew !
OMG I can't believe it took me this long to see Dave's finale show! The best! Anybody that was (is) anybody was on his show. A lot of great moments choked me up.
I miss David Letterman's show so much!!!
In a pre TH-cam world this was what we watched when we couldn’t sleep or were up late
This was, ironically, the first episode of Letterman I ever saw; coming back a few years later after having consumed much more Letterman content thanks to youtube (and the great work of don giller especially) is very rewarding, thanks!
The BEST. I grew up with Dave, and I love Colbert. Though this made me more emotional than when I watched this live. He was the best of his era!
After Conan leaves, I'm done with late night television.
palegreenstars agreed. these new hosts are shit. Childish games to please a younger audience.
Fallon is awful.
Stephen Colbert should have stayed at Comedy central. This new show is keeping from his true potential
Shush. Cease your ominous whispers.
well I'm starting to think he might be in cool down mode, because he's changing his format next year
Bad news. Conan has decided to end his show on TBS during summer 2021 and to have a variety show on Disney+
@@zacheryjequinto7259 I thought it was going to be on HBOmax
Great show. Good thing we've got TH-cam.
Miss this show so much. So glad I went to New York and saw the show live once. During the break Dave handed me the plate of fish the guest chef prepared on the show. #Blessed
Thank you... and goodnight.
Unscripted comedy is simply the best, not saying that his show was unscripted but the bits he's done with the kids and when he pretended to work at taco bell were golden
Rupert Gee!!!!
Thanks for posting this classic.
I miss him. I haven’t watched late night talk really since he left. He was always my favorite when I was a kid in the 2000’s and I would always watch him on Friday night to get my weekend started. Just not the same without him.
So many happy moments this man gave us.
I watched this episode live, re-watched in on the CBS website the next day, and am watching it again now. But by god if I don't well up a little every time I see it. The end of an era, the loss of a legend. He is one of the most important people to ever be on television. When Stewart left, I was crushed. Same with Colbert, Ferguson, etc. But there is no one that did it like Dave and he meant a lot to me even though I never met the guy, never will, and will probably never see him on TV again. Norm is my favorite comedian, and his goodbye to Letterman is exactly how I felt. Dave gave so much to us throughout an amazing career.
Anyway, enough with the sap.
TheOnlyRealJohn I agree with everything. You hit the nail on the head. Norm is also my favorite comedian. Have you seen his video podcast? In my opinion. its the funniest thing on the screen since the early Late Show days.And, he just recorded an episode interviewing Letterman. It hasn't aired yet, but its coming up. But if you haven't seen it, there are two full seasons (youtube it). Greatest show ever. And its hard to explain to younger people just how important and influential Dave's show was. Letterman actually changed the way people interact in society. There is no one in entertainment more important. I love Conan, but Letterman will always be the king!
Dav is back on Netflix now!!
TheOnlyRealJohn You write well. I read a lot on the internet, and I’m consistently shocked by the dreadful writing abilities of the average American, so your writing stood out. I hope you’re using that skill. :)
Thank you Dave for all the laughs. In my home, you are family!
oh god I miss this sooo much! he's the greatest! watching it again sept 2018.
truly the best late night long talk show host.
David L was a stable in my life since I was 7-8 years old. 39 in a week. feel like my dog died.
OMG i miss this guy! What a great way to wrap up a day! Live long and prosper, Dave Letterman!
Mr. Letterman's show just made my day(and night)!!!!!!! How I miss Mr. Letterman the Legend.........
He will be truly missed!
Priscilla Ruiz youre smoking hot i know its irrelevant