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Last night was David Letterman’s last show.


I wasn't a big David Letterman fan over the years but I was quite impressed with the recognition, accolades and respect given to him during the last few weeks’ countdown to the final show. I watched some of the last shows with interest -- he certainly had everyone who is someone in the chair for a last encounter. The old tapes put things in perspective and made me feel that, indeed, we’ve come a long way. I was reminded of his sensitivity after 9/11, his heart surgery and the birth of his son, Harry. And some of the antics (like throwing stuff off the roof to a smashing end in the street) were slightly more-amusing than when I first saw them.

A few weeks ago, I wouldn't have thought that I would miss him, now I'm not so sure. Will you miss him?



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Fred Klein

He had a going away party at the Friars Club last Saturday for 500 people and I was not invited.

Submitted by NULL (not verified) on Wed, 05/20/2015 - 22:00

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Comedy n is never a straight line of success. When you're up you're up. ...... David Letterman was no different. However, his interviews were consistently enlightening. He brought out the n best and the worst in people. A Broadcaster supreme. We will miss him.
Cynthia Somma

I will miss him, he has a sense of humor that I really enjoy. He was always kind to his guest(s) and spoke publicly about his own shortcoming as well as his struggle with depression. No one has a better top ten list then he had!
He was a welcome addition after a long day! I also enjoyed his laugh!
I am also at the point where the late night show hosts are younger than myself and I can't say I like that too much.
Corey Bearak

I enjoyed him back in the day -- on Late Night. Not really looking at the talk shows these days; sometimes it can make sense if the monologues covers the politics of the day but I can find pretty much any clip I'd need to see afterwards; no longer find it "watercooler fodder." No question he helped break some talented performers -- always a nice thing. Even though I do not expect to retire (or be retired) per se at Letterman's current age, my wife shared a good point; that he ought to have stepped away sooner for the next generation of talent. The other issue of greater interest to me; the next steps for the people involved in the show and how they may prosper or not quite absent the Letterman gig.

Submitted by NULL (not verified) on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 05:21

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I will miss him and in this time of fractured viewing Dave was a voice of authority as a Brokaw, Koppel and Rather were in their days. HIs take on things evolved and his humor was all over the place. I have been a fan since the morning show and as a fan of Tom Snyder as well was thrilled when Dave took over that late night slot.
I thought last night's tribute captured so much of why he was special. His shtick with kids and people on the street were hilarious. Covering 9-11 and his heart surgery discussions were spot on.
I think he pulled the ultimate tribute to both his real fans and his love of Johnny Carson by doing a 90 minute show last night (like the original Tonight Show) that left the DVR crowd out of the last 30 mins. Odey Raviv

Submitted by Lucas_Meyer on Thu, 05/21/2015 - 05:54

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Lucas Meyer

I never thought Letterman was funny. And since he didn't invite Fred to his sendoff, I'm doubly turned off by him!

Now Johnny Carson-- he never failed to reduce me to tears with his humor and uncanny timing.

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