Tribute to David Letterman

On Wednesday, May 20th, 2015, The Late Show with David Letterman brought the final performance of David Letterman as host.  The iconic figure took center stage in the legendary Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City to bid farewell after thirty-three years on the air.  Jay Leno may have been picked to host the Tonight Show, thus physically succeeding Johnny Carson, but it was David Letterman who Johnny Carson bestowed his mantel and style of late night comedy.  Letterman held true to his comedic roots and proved worthy of his ideological mentor's blessing.  I first began watching The Late Show in the early 90's upon moving to Houston.  This was a time of transition for me, and I came to depend upon the show for comedic relief from the stresses of work and living on my own for the first time.  David Letterman challenged and pushed the boundaries of comedy genius to show I sometimes (often) should not take life seriously.  Dry humor with the corresponding dead-pan facial gestures were mastered by the host.  In recent years I wasn't able to watch the show as frequently due to not having cable at home.  However, I rather religiously followed David Letterman on the internet, pulling up his website in order to feed my addiction to his brand of comedy.  Now he is in the newness of retirement and subsequently succeeded by another.  To David Letterman, you are greatly missed.  No one will fill the void you have created by your new absence from late night television.  Farewell!  Live long and enjoy your retirement.  Many blessings on you, my virtual friend.

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