Letterman’s farewell: Highlights and Twitter reaction
Published 11:15 am Thursday, May 21, 2015
David Letterman finished his 33-year career in late-night television Wednesday with a star-studded farewell show that included four presidents and a Top Ten with one-liners from Steve Martin, Tina Fey and others:
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His finale, the last of 6,028 broadcasts on CBS and NBC, drew the show’s highest ratings in 10 years, and it also touched off an outpouring of thank-yous and other reaction on Twitter. Here is a sampling:
6,028 shows. Lifetimes inspired & entertained. #ThanksDave https://t.co/srgbkV1CJx
— jesseWilliams. (@iJesseWilliams) May 21, 2015
I remember being 11 & staying up late to see who was playing on @Letterman each night. Discovered so many great artists that way #ThanksDave
— Adam Hanney (@adamhanneymusic) May 21, 2015
Through my twitter you can tell how much I love to watch interviews, I’ve spent hours watching @Letterman #ThanksDave you’re the greatest
— Luanna Martins (@ImLuannaMartins) May 21, 2015
A lot of blood shot eyes and coffee being consumed this morning. #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/WnhBBHcNKX
— Aaron Williams (@Aaron__Williams) May 21, 2015
Thanks for the memories Dave. #ThanksDave Last show was terrific!! A great Legacy & huge shoes to fill. @BethMcBlain https://t.co/aaKqBDLekh
— Beth McBlain (@bethmcblain) May 21, 2015
He was my first crush. I think I have excellent taste. Missing him already. #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/sUfRKX9JgV
— Karen Dybis (@kdybis) May 21, 2015
Tip of the hat to @Letterman … A living legend going out on top. Will never get sick of your humour & genius #ThanksDave #33Years
— Heath R Tessmann (@heathtessmann) May 21, 2015
A good 80% of why I wanted to do any of this was to one day sit on Letterman’s couch.
— Adam Scott (@mradamscott) May 20, 2015
This is a contrarian opinion but I love old Letterman more than young Letterman
— B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) May 20, 2015
Watching last eps of Letterman – always a fan, never a guest- wish him the best. Btw Stephen Colbert @StephenAtHome you’re a handsome man.
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) May 20, 2015
That was a perfect final episode. #ThanksDave
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 21, 2015
Fortunate to be on @Letterman a few times. From the beaded seat cover to the bike basket. Enjoy the next chapter Dave pic.twitter.com/pv1itVzCOI
— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) May 20, 2015
#ThanksDave—for two decades of laughs, insights, and, yes, even pantsuit jokes. @Letterman, you’re a legend. -H pic.twitter.com/Cz9TDwTxAw
— Mary Jo for Hillary (@HillaryClinton) May 21, 2015
