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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
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).
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Pitbull performed a medley of his songs 'Fun' and 'Time of Our Lives' from his album, 'Globalization'. Watch the appearance below!
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, guest David Duchovny talked to Jimmy about being a smart guy in school and venturing into music with his debut rock album, Hell or Highwater.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jeff Foxworthy hosted a special edition of 'Are You Smarter Than A 5th Grader?' with Pitbull and Jimmy.
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).
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy and guest Carla Gugino discussed her playing the childhood sweetheart of Zack Morris on Saved by the Bell and Kevin Arnold on The Wonder Years.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, Jimmy challenged guest Jamie Foxx to a game of random musical impressions, such as Mick Jagger singing the Lion King's Hakuna Matata and 'Dreamgirls' Jennifer Hudson singing 'On Top of Spaghetti'.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, music guest Jamie Foxx performed 'Baby's In Love' with special guest Kid Ink from his new album Hollywood: A Story of a Dozen Roses. Watch the appearance below!
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.'
Perhaps one of the best known comedians and entertainers today, former “Tonight Show” host JAY LENO is coming to the Long Center for a one night only showcase his best comedy routine, and the personality that made him a star on late night television. See the longtime host live in Dell Hall on Sunday, May 31st. Tickets are on sale now and start at $49.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW, six-time Grammy nominee Janelle Monae performed 'Yoga' for the studio audience. Watch the appearance below!
Nick Offerman stopped by last night's TONIGHT SHOW to talk to Jimmy about working with his wife, Megan Mullally, shaving his famous mustache and his comedy-drama Me and Earl and the Dying Girl.
On last night's TONIGHT SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, Jimmy and Susan Sarandon teamed up against Hugh Jackman and Nick Offerman in the game Password.
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