You might not like the show anymore or just dont watch it, like myself but the guy took TV to another level. Not just talk shows, but TV in general.

His show was true improv in many situations, even if they had a script, but from 'The guy Under the stairs" to "Roller coaster Cam"...and a ton of other things.

He allowed TV shows to not be so formal and planned out. Which made it interesting, as you knew almost anything could happen.

I think Dave will give credit to Johnny, as I think he crafted his career around him.

Bill Murray is scheduled to be his last guest. Should be good.

Last show is Wed night, just in case you arent aware,

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Meh. I do like Bill Murray so I may DVR and just watch that portion.

But likely not.

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Rick Hahn is the best GM in baseball.

Saw a clip this morning of Norm MacDonald. He was breaking up trying to give props to Dave. Letterman did a lot for comics. Especially that ungrateful Leno.

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Elections have consequences.

I assume Dave would say nothing about leno, but you never know.

Dave gave tons of guys breaks. Seinfeld....who I never liked as a comedian, doesnt get anything without dave

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

I'll try to check out the show tomorrow night. For some reason he has Bob Dylan as a musical guest.

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I have been recording his shows for the last week or so. Pretty good. I go back to the days of his short lived morning show...I have not always watched him or made it appointment tv....but I always liked his show.

I want to see drew barrymore show up and flash him again!

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Didn't Letterman just copy a bunch of stuff Steve Allen did?

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Stern tried to get Dave to talk about Jay, but he didn't really take the bait. Dave told Howie that Jay invited him to be a guest during his last week, but Dave didn't want to take the attention away from Jay.

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Good people drink good beer - Hunter S. Thompson

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Waiting for the time when I can finally say
That this has all been wonderful, but now I'm on my way

Wasn't he on Carson before Letterman?

I liked Johnny Carson. Seemed like such a nice guy. He didn't act smarter or "above" your average person. Turns out he was an asshole in real life.

I never had any affinity for Letterman. Not lovable in any sense. Just a smartass. You were not like him. He was above you. Yes, maybe funny, but I don't like him. Never did.

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Reality is your friend, not your enemy. -- Seacrest

Agreed...the Chris Elliot stuff from the early years was outstanding. I view the show's trajectory like The Simpsons...ten years of gold, and then becoming comfortable.

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Definitely going to DVR the lettermen finale.

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CSFMB 2014 Nascar Pick 'em Champion

We don’t have a trillion-dollar debt because we haven’t taxed enough; we have a trillion-dollar debt because we spend too much. — Ronald Reagan

When it was probably Dave and Chris writing most of the stuff...or Chris writing it and Dave chuckling at it, and saying "Ok, lets try it"...Now you know they have 7 writers who each have 2 assistants.....

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Big Chris Elliott fan. On his last show,he should have Elliot come from under the stage again. The last time he did it was on Conan's show he said he was depressed and went below,then you heard a gunshot. His bizarre sense of humor makes him one of the best talk show guests ever!

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."

I was a huge fan of his FOX show Get A Life in the early 90's.

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I don't mean to sound bitter, cold, or cruel, but I am, so that's how it comes out. - Bill Hicks

Let's do it for Johnny!

I've never liked any of these late night turds , never found a one that is mildly entertaining .won't be watching .

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I've got it on DVD. Very underrated.

basically gave charlie kaufman his start. it was definitely before its time. nowadays it'd be a hit on a cable channel.

Loved that show, didn't it have Bill Murray's brother as his father?

It was on right before In Living Color

Yes. His Dad, Bob Elliott, played his show dad.

Great show, great intro with "Stand" as the lead-in music.

I remember that episode where Chris was drinking the toxic sludge or something like that. Good stuff.

Definitely an old school Fox Network show.

Chris Elliot's dad was a partner in show biz with another guy and were funny in the old days.

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Ray Goulding.

Per Letterman, this was a 2 take scene due to the bad camera action and the director could not say do it again because nobody knew how this was going to go...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMuScu9OpfA

Now everyone goes out on the street taking in the dumb American public, unscripted, Dave did it first.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rBLO67pBReI

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Used to love the spots with the store owners around the theater.

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Elections have consequences.

I think we have forgotten STUPID HUMAN TRICKS!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zD4LoIaO4TY

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

First guest and last guest. Bill Murray

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2PsRDBGOzn8

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"That's what the internet is for. Slandering others anonymously." Banky
“Been that way since one monkey looked at the sun and told the other monkey ‘He said for you to give me your fuckin’ share.’”

Buttafuoco. Buttafuoco. Joey Buttafuoco

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"Play until it hurts, then play until it hurts to not play."
http://soundcloud.com/darkside124 HOF 2013, MM Champion 2014

True Story:

I was sitting with my wife and my cousin's wife in a booth at a joint on Sunset Strip about 15 years ago.

In walks Buttafuoco and my cousin's wife say's :"There's Joey Buttafucco"

My wife say's: "Where?"

I say: "He's the guy at the bar ordering two shots."

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favrefan said:"Chris Coghlan isn't gonna pay your rent, Jimmy."