David Letterman is retiring in 2015, the "Late Show" host announced Thursday.
The late-night legend announced the news during the taping of his Thursday show. By the time he retires, Letterman will have been a late-night host for 33 years, with 22 of those years spent at CBS' "Late Show With David Letterman."
Needless to say, most of his fellow television personalities do not want to see him go:
Say it isn't so Dave!
#Lettermanisleaving— Matt Lauer (@MLauer) April 3, 2014
Maybe it's futile, but here goes.@Letterman cannot retire.
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) April 4, 2014
Just...just....no.
Send him this:#DontGoDave
David @Letterman announced he's retiring in 2015. It's been 31 incredible years. Television won't be the same without you, Dave.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) April 3, 2014
There has always been a direct line between Johnny Carson and David Letterman. Two of the best broadcasters ever. pic.twitter.com/QBc8YXn2ox
— Al Roker (@alroker) April 3, 2014
“@peoplemag: Your favorite? See 9 great Letterman Late Show moments http://t.co/hZxSwI640k” I will miss Dave will you?
— Katie Couric (@katiecouric) April 4, 2014
David @Letterman is the best there is and ever was.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 3, 2014
David Letterman announces his retirement from the Late Show after more than 32 years and nearly 6,000 episodes. #LoveLetterman
— Ann Curry (@AnnCurry) April 3, 2014
I have some tennis shoes. In case anyone was wondering. Anyone? #AfterLetterman
— John Berman (@JohnBerman) April 3, 2014
I can't believe David Letterman has announced his retirement--he is a great guy! @Letterman
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 3, 2014
Haha! My phone has been blowin up w 2 words "Letterman retiring" I luv that man.RT @The1stTaste: Congrats on taking over 4 Letterman!
— Kathy Griffin (@kathygriffin) April 4, 2014
While others seemed more ready to move on...
Re: @Letterman retirement in 2015, @ConanOBrien's TBS contract is up that year. #justsayin
— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) April 3, 2014
REPLACE LETTERMAN with @KATHLEENMADIGAN or JAMES #GAFFIGAN (ok, who do you suggest? Click to tell me) http://t.co/CZHswRbx3w
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) April 3, 2014
Here is @kathleenmadigan (one of my two choices to replace #Letterman) pic.twitter.com/F6sLKty1Cw
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) April 3, 2014
and here is my other suggestion to replace Letterman, James @JimGaffigan pic.twitter.com/9xXJowDwHM
— Greta Van Susteren (@greta) April 3, 2014
I'll take 5th favourite... > http://t.co/S1fiVaOYcg .. #LettermanReplacements
— Piers Morgan (@piersmorgan) April 3, 2014
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