David Letterman sends off Stephen Colbert with prop-destruction bit

tvMay 15, 20269416

David Letterman returned to the Late Show with Stephen Colbert at the Ed Sullivan Theater and the two tossed CBS props off the theater roof in a staged 'wanton destruction' bit. Letterman told Colbert 'I thought maybe tonight's occasion would be a little sad, being the end of your run here, but this brings true joy to my heart' before declaring they were there for the 'wanton destruction of CBS property.' The appearance came on Colbert's final Late Show episode ahead of the show's cancellation, and Letterman used the moment to criticize CBS for ending the run. The theatrical sendoff offered a nostalgic, cathartic goodbye and a public rebuke of the network's decision.

Restless

@thatrestlessgirl.bsky.social

I watched David Letterman since my early 20s and I've been watching Colbert since he took over late night and after he's gone I will never, ever, ever watch anything CBS puts out again, they are state owned media and I'm not a fascist or a communist youtu.be/eBKWKu2Rqxc?...

2263h ago

Alana13

CBS once the gold star in the news has got the black eye. I loved Letterman's send off message. Perfect.

Boulder Voter Rob3

When Colbert is gone, I block See BS from my TV. No one here will watch it.

JanemNow2

Dave chucking watermelons—just like the old days! 🥰

Kimberly DeFalco

@kimdefalco.bsky.social

"I thought maybe tonight's occasion would be a little sad, being the end of your run here, but this brings true joy to my heart," Letterman said. "We are up here for the wanton destruction of CBS property." @colbertlateshow.bsky.social #Letterman #CBS

1144h ago

Russ Newell

@mrfreeze-ak.bsky.social

Spend 5 minutes to watch Stephen Colbert & David Letterman through CBS property off the roof of the Ed Sullivan theater. #Humor #Hoot www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBKW...

474h ago

Hangingbyathread

@frenchiedogs.bsky.social

Perfect way for the beginning of the end of Stephen Colbert’s run in CBS! Never again will I watch CBS shows. This is great!!!!!

274h ago

jen lowe

@jenlowe.bsky.social

this Letterman send-off for Colbert is even more delightful than I expected it to be youtu.be/eBKWKu2Rqxc?... stay to the absolute end

24h ago

justthisguy.net

@justthisguy.net

At least three generations screaming with nostalgic catharsis. (Oh, how I miss Dave. And prepare to miss @colbertlateshow.bsky.social. @letterman.bsky.social misspent my younger years for me, Colbert kept my miscreant side intact.) Good night and good luck, motherf*****s. youtu.be/eBKWKu2Rqxc?...

3h ago

Brett

@hoopbears.bsky.social

I love this so much! Brings back so many great memories. You see, as a freshman in the 80s - without a TV! - I would join others in our dorm rec room after midnight to watch this wacky new show. It was simple, fun, & unscripted. And I was hooked for years to come! www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBKW...

4h ago