Every star imaginable took to social media to celebrate David Letterman
After 22 seasons, 4,262 episodes, and tens of thousands of celebrity guests, it's no surprise David Letterman's departure from The Late Show is hitting a lot of stars pretty hard.
Actors, comics and musicians have been taking to Twitter, Instagram and Facebook all day sharing congratulations as well as memories from their time on Dave's show.
[Stars and scenes from the May 20 finale:]
Some even shared stories of how Dave influenced their lives and careers. Parks and Recreation star Adam Scott shared, "A good 80% of why I wanted to do any of this was to one day sit on Letterman's couch."
A good 80% of why I wanted to do any of this was to one day sit on Letterman's couch.
— Adam Scott (@mradamscott) May 20, 2015
In the summer of 85 I discovered Late Night with David Letterman by accident and it blew my 12 yr old mind.
— Adam Scott (@mradamscott) May 20, 2015
Without fail I watched every night & felt like I was the only person in the world still awake, that this insane show was made just for me.
— Adam Scott (@mradamscott) May 20, 2015
It changed the way I thought about TV, defined what I found funny, and helped shape how I look at the world
— Adam Scott (@mradamscott) May 20, 2015
Some stars didn't want to accept the reality of the situation. Jennifer Lawrence posted a photo begging Dave not to leave.
#ThanksDave Late Show with David Letterman
Posted by Jennifer Lawrence on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Even Dave's fellow late-night hosts (even those he's competed with) encouraged their viewers not to miss his last episode.
ATTN #CONAN Viewers: Please switch over to David @Letterman's last show on @CBS NOW. #ThanksDave
— Team Coco (@TeamCoco) May 21, 2015
Don't forget @Letterman tonight #ThanksDave
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) May 21, 2015
Many celebs just wanted to make it known that they appreciated all the laughs and good times from Dave's long, groundbreaking career in late-night television.
This is a contrarian opinion but I love old Letterman more than young Letterman
— B.J. Novak (@bjnovak) May 20, 2015
If Andy Kaufman's still alive, the final David Letterman show would be the time & place to reveal it.
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) May 20, 2015
Watching last eps of Letterman - always a fan, never a guest- wish him the best. Btw Stephen Colbert @StephenAtHome you're a handsome man.
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) May 20, 2015
20 years ago my first TV show was @Letterman. He has been my favorite since I was a kid. Every time was a thrill. Thanx, Dave.
— Rob Thomas (@ThisIsRobThomas) May 20, 2015
Thank you @letterman for allowing odd comedians like me to go into pitch mtgs & say "But look what Letterman did in the 80s! And it worked!"
— billy eichner (@billyeichner) May 20, 2015
My last HA HA with Dave tonight. #ThanksDave
Posted by Oprah Winfrey on Friday, May 15, 2015
Fortunate to be on @Letterman a few times. From the beaded seat cover to the bike basket. Enjoy the next chapter Dave pic.twitter.com/pv1itVzCOI
— Lance Armstrong (@lancearmstrong) May 20, 2015
We'll miss you Dave. @Letterman. #itsmy2cents
— Larry King (@kingsthings) May 18, 2015
You'll always be my Secret Santa @Letterman Happy to show you my gymnastics anytime!! http://t.co/u9Kb8KutF3pic.twitter.com/E2i2SHAXdo
— Demi Moore (@justdemi) May 21, 2015
To my hero, David Letterman: You will be greatly missed in late night. Thanks for being so kind & generous to me over...
Posted by Sean Hayes on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
#ThanksDave—for two decades of laughs, insights, and, yes, even pantsuit jokes. @Letterman, you're a legend. -H pic.twitter.com/Cz9TDwTxAw
— Hillary Clinton (@HillaryClinton) May 21, 2015
There will never be another @letterman. Many thanks for entertaining us with your sheer brilliance for over 30 yrs. @latenight #letterman #kingofcomedy #endofanerahttp://www.whosay.com/l/MHbaAiY
Posted by Cary Elwes on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Tonight is David @Letterman's final show. What a wonderful, inspiring, hilarious, groundbreaking, amazing ride. #ThanksDave
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) May 21, 2015
Tonight is the end of an era. #ThanksDave Late Show with David Letterman
Posted by Carmelo Anthony on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Our wonderful city won't quite be the same without David Letterman. #ThanksDave
Posted by New York Yankees on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
Thanks for all the years of 'Rockin' Robin' & letting Dad go wild, Mr. @Letterman. It was a joy & honor to witness. https://t.co/oecD3E4Jx0
— Zelda Williams (@zeldawilliams) May 20, 2015
Congratulations to David Letterman, who I now believe is beginning his third career in show business.
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) May 20, 2015
Thanks for the joy and the escape Mr. Letterman. We sure will miss you. #legend@Letterman
— Tony Hale (@MrTonyHale) May 20, 2015
You made it cool to be smart You made it cool to be witty This pic's truly a dream come true @Letterman#Lettermanpic.twitter.com/ZmpJCbcp5S
— Will Arnett™ (@arnettwill) May 20, 2015
Watching David Letterman as a teenager in Indiana changed my entire outlook on life. #thanksdavehttp://www.whosay.com/l/VHzaAlY
Posted by Jim Gaffigan on Wednesday, May 20, 2015
This truly is the end of an era, and it's going to be interesting to see how his successor, Stephen Colbert, does behind the Late Show desk.
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