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MANILA, Philippines – Praise, gratitude, and nostalgia for late-night talk show host and comedian David Letterman flooded social media as #ThanksDave trended worldwide.
Fans of Letterman’s The Late Show with David Letterman turned to Twitter to express their appreciation when the show’s run ended on Wednesday, May 21 (Thursday Manila time). Viewers felt that Letterman’s wit, humor, and realness were irreplaceable, and most of them were sad that the show had come to an end.
#ThanksDave became a Twitter trending topic worldwide.
Fans hearken back to their favorite memories of the show:
Letterman, considered the king of America’s special brand of late-night television, closed the door on a pioneering, 33-year-long career that inspired a generation of comedians. Wednesday’s episode of the Late Show with David Letterman, aired from the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York, was his 6,028th television show in his career.
It was the end of an era and everyone is emotional about the show being over.
Do you have fond memories of The Late Show with David Letterman? Let us know in the comments section below! – Antonio Alinea, with a report from Agence France-Presse/Rappler.com
Antonio Alinea is a Rappler intern.
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