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So what's everyone's take on the end of The David Letterman show? I used to like him alot back in the 80's but really haven't watched him in some time. I will say back when I was in college I had some fun 'party" nights while we all watched it. Good Times! But I guess nothing lasts forever...
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He was kinda punk rock in the 80s, I never missed the show back then. When he moved to CBS, the show got more reserved and I stopped tuning in. Still have mad respect for the guy but all good things come to an end.Places to find PlaidStallions online: https://linktr.ee/Plaidstallions
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I never watched Letterman much unless there was a specific guest I wanted to see. And I agree, he too often injected his personal politics and that really turned me off. Johnny Carson was the one I truly missed when he left.Comment
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one of my lifetime faves was his interview with Wonger Girl (who surprised him in costume, when he thought he was only interviewing little Debra Winger
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i used to have a whole Lynda Carter et al collection of tv interviews on vhs, and i seem to recall this was the interview where he called Debra "handsome"...
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Seems like he got grouchy after moving to CBS.
It's like he clearly isn't having any fun since the 80's
Kinda surprised he lasted this long considering I thought nobody watches him anymore.Comment
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I haven't watched him in well over a decade. I used to only tune in for his top ten lists and then would go to bed. This bit is still the funniest thing I ever saw on his show and I have no idea why. It was so stupid yet so genius.
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I watched him religiously when I was in high school and university, I never missed an episode, just missed a lot of sleep! I practically worshiped the man back then. I haven't watched much in the past decade or so, he's just not the same Dave anymore, but I still deeply respect his legacy. I've been watching the last couple weeks though and will definitely tune in tonight.Comment
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Wore chinos and wrestling shoes throughout high school because of this man. Staked out the lobby of the Fontainebleau hotel because he was doing shows in miami. He was a very important of my early teen years. Haven't watch since he moved to CBS, but I will miss him.Comment
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Yeah, I really should have been taping those instead of losing sleep! Oh, the awesome recurring guests he had, Harvey Pekar, Brother Theodore, Jack Hannah, and I remember watching Crispin Glover's unforgettable strange appearance when it first aired.
And I always looked forward to Chris Elliot's wacky appearances.
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I remember that Crispen Glover appearance... Yes it was very strange... I never really knew if that was staged or for real.Yeah, I really should have been taping those instead of losing sleep! Oh, the awesome recurring guests he had, Harvey Pekar, Brother Theodore, Jack Hannah, and I remember watching Crispin Glover's unforgettable strange appearance when it first aired. And I always looked forward to Chris Elliot's wacky appearances.Comment
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Actually after 9/11 and his heart attack, he wasn't nearly as frustrated as he was in the early days at CBS. Some say he lost his edge. The show changed In the earlier time period on CBS. It wasn't as wild, innovative or as irreverently funny, but he became a better interviewer. Dave was as clever and as fast as ever over the past year. I began to watch more often after he announced his retirement. He could make a guest look like a million dollars or he could cut them at the knees if they didn't come to play.
He did let his stripes show politically, but that really doesn't bother me. I'd rather know how a person stands politically than not.Comment
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Was blown away by the video package of behind the scenes and how much energy the guy has. Sharp wit, smart man, brilliant comedian.Comment
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Letterman was already my favorite standup comedian when Late Night with David Letterman debuted on NBC on February 1, 1982. From the first episode to the last (June 25, 1993), I rarely missed an episode.
The show was never quite the same after it moved to CBS, but I continued watching regularly until the early 2000's.
For whatever reason, after two decades of remaining pretty much politically neutral, Dave suddenly decided he wanted to get ultra political, and really mean-spirited toward certain political parties and ideologies. I've never been much of a fan of one-sided political commentary, be it from the left or right. It was a real turn-off for me, and I eventually just stopped watching.
For me, Late Night with David Letterman (NBC) will always be Dave's greatest legacy.Comment
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