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Fans wait outside The Ed Sullivan Theater during the last taping of the "Late Show with David Letterman" in New York.Charles Sykes

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David Letterman runs across the stage for the start of the show during the taping of his final "Late Show with David Letterman".Jeffrey R. Staab

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In this photo provided by CBS, David Letterman hosts his final broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman, Wednesday May 20, 2015 in New York.John Paul Filo

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David Letterman and Paul Shaffer after the final taping of the Late Show with David Letterman.Jeffrey R. Staab

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A man carries a cue card for David letterman outside the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan after the taping of the final edition of "The Late Show" with David Letterman.Lucas Jackson/Reuters

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David Letterman hosts his final broadcast of the Late Show. 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.John Paul Filo

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David Letterman hosts his final broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman.Jeffrey R. Staab

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Paul Shaffer and the CBS Orchestra perform during the final broadcast of the Late Show with David Letterman.Jeffrey R. Staab

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Comedians Jerry Seinfeld (L) and Chris Rock depart Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan after taking part in the taping of tonight's final edition of "The Late Show" with David Letterman.Lucas Jackson/Reuters

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Comedian Jim Carrey shows off his shirt as he arrives at the Ed Sullivan Theater in Manhattan for David Letterman's final taping of "The Late Show".Lucas Jackson/Reuters

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In this image released by CBS, The Foo Fighters perform during a taping of David Letterman's final "Late Show with David Letterman," Wednesday, May 20, 2015 at the Ed Sullivan Theater in New York.Jeffrey R. Staab

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David Letterman hands his coffee mug to a member of the crew at the end of the final taping of the Late Show with David Letterman.Jeffrey R. Staab

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