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THE FINAL BROADCAST OF LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN DELIVERS THE SHOW'S HIGHEST LOCAL RATING SINCE DECEMBER 2005; OUTRATES ALL PRIMETIME BROADCASTS LAST NIGHT THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN SCORES A NEW ALL-TIME HIGH From 11:30PM-1AM, the final broadcast of LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN (Adj Avg. 9.3/24) delivered its highest local rating since Dec.1, 2005 (10.1/24) with guests Oprah Winfrey and Bonnie Raitt. Last night's LATE SHOW outrated every primetime broadcast. From 1AM-2AM, THE LATE LATE SHOW WITH JAMES CORDEN (Adj Avg. 2.5/10) scored a new all-time high local rating, up +79% from last week (1.4/05) and +150% from last year (1.0/03).

In his final remarks as host of CBS's LATE SHOW, David Letterman thanked his family, his fans and his long-time bandleader Paul Schaffer. Check out highlights of the moving farewell below

David Letterman signed off the air last night, but not before delivering a hilarious final opening monologue. Check out passages from the routine below

Below, watch Foo Fighters perform 'Everlong' accompanied by highlights spanning 33 years of Dave's late-night career on the final episode of The Late Show with David Letterman.

Below, watch the opening moments of Letterman's final broadcast, airing tonight, Wednesday, May 20 (11:35 PM ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

The Foo Fighters will perform on tonight's final episode of LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN airing on CBS.

Last night's penultimate broadcast of LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (4.9/12), with guests Bill Murray and Bob Dylan, was up +48% from last week (3.3/09) and +145% from a year ago (2.0/05). This is LATE SHOW's best local rating since September 21, 2009 (5.6/14).

Bill Murray made a messy entrance for his final appearance on last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN. Check out the video below!

On the second to last broadcast of LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, legendary musician Bob Dylan made a rare television appearance, performing 'The Night We Called It a Day' from his new album.

LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN (4.1/11) was up +37% from last week (3.0/8) and +78% from a year ago (2.3/6). This is LATE SHOW's highest local market rating since February 2010 (4.3/10, 2/9/2010).

On last night's LATE SHOW, guest Tom Hanks shared a funny behind-the-scenes story from working with Ron 'Opie' Howard in his upcoming film, 'Inferno.'

On one of the final broadcasts of CBS's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, guest Tom Hanks brought along a selfie stick and showed the long-time talk show host how it's used for a self portrait.

On last night's LATE NIGHT, Pearl Jam frontman Eddie Vedder gave an emotional performance of 'Better Man' with Paul Schaffer and the CBS Orchestra

As David Letterman's epic run as host of "The Late Show" comes to a close, Ellen remembered one of her favorite visits - well not really.

Comedian Norm Macdonald stopped by Friday night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN to perform a stand-up routine and give an emotional farewell to the exiting host.

Dave and guest Oprah Winfrey chatted about smokin' weed, selfie hell and more. Watch clips from the appearance below!

In a rare television appearance, legendary musician Bob Dylan will perform on the LATE SHOW with DAVID LETTERMAN, Tuesday, May 19 (11:35 PM-12:37 AM, ET/PT) on the CBS Television Network.

George Clooney stopped by last night's LATE SHOW and decided to handcuff himself to David Letterman to make sure he never leaves his late night post.

After 33 years in late night television, 6,028 broadcasts, nearly 20,000 total guest appearances, 16 Emmy Awards and more than 4,600 career Top Ten Lists, David Letterman says goodbye to late night television audiences

Chicago Shakespeare Theater (CST) celebrates the transformative power of Shakespeare with GALA 2015 on Monday, June 8 at the Theater's home on Navy Pier.