32 years, 5,829 shows, and COUNTLESS celebrity guests.
David Letterman has welcomed more stars than there are in the sky onto the Late Night and Late Show couches over the past four decades.
With his announcement that 2015 will be his last year on TV, it’s no wonder why so many took to Twitter to pay some respect to the man who truly changed late night TV.
Ch-ch-check out what celebs are saying about Dave hanging it up…AFTER THE JUMP!!!
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
David @Letterman is the best there is and ever was.
— Jimmy Kimmel (@jimmykimmel) April 3, 2014
I love Letterman but I am really excited about what this could mean for the diversification of late night. Trying not to be a pessimist…
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 3, 2014
Obvi will miss Letterman and his gorgeous tooth scenario/general brilliance
— Lena Dunham (@lenadunham) April 3, 2014
Maybe it's futile, but here goes.
@Letterman cannot retire.
Just…just….no.
Send him this:
#DontGoDave
— ABFoundation (@ABFalecbaldwin) April 4, 2014
There's a tear under the CBS eye! David Letterman – Simply The Best!!!
— Arsenio Hall (@ArsenioHall) April 3, 2014
.@letterman You are a class act that will be truly missed #legend pic.twitter.com/iS6UFVawlp
— Sarah Michelle (@RealSMG) April 4, 2014
I'm honored to have 'hung out' with you as many times as I have @Letterman . Won't be the same without you my friend! pic.twitter.com/StFYMeVvHK
— Kaley Cuoco Sweeting (@KaleyCuoco) April 4, 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
Just had great time with@letterman.
On Friday. No one like him.
— Billy Crystal (@BillyCrystal) April 3, 2014
Wow, @Letterman retiring. He's been a significant force in my "later" career. Thanks, Dave!
— Steve Martin (@SteveMartinToGo) April 3, 2014
For me as a guest, to make Dave laugh was the modern day equivalent of making Carson laugh. #Lettermanisleaving
— Jeff Daniels (@Jeff_Daniels) April 3, 2014
what an honor to be on stage with this man… thank you, dave… @Letterman #Letterman #thegreatest pic.twitter.com/KhQY1HUWo5
— Harry Connick, Jr. (@HarryConnickJR) April 3, 2014
Mr. Letterman, you have always been the best. I've had more fun on your show and you've been a class guy all the way. Enjoy ur final days.
— jason alexander (@IJasonAlexander) April 3, 2014
First Jeter and now Letterman. Damn. I gotta get my kid to NY this summer to meet those guys so we'll have something in common.
— Tom Arnold (@TomArnold) April 4, 2014
Letterman broke the mold for not just Late Night, but TV itself. He's a vanguard- his influence is seen all over the dial today. What a run!
— Andy Cohen (@Andy) April 3, 2014
"Y'know who does a wonderful David Landerman impersonation? Joe Piscopo." — the CBS exec they can't fire because of nepotism
— Patton Oswalt (@pattonoswalt) 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
Respect to Letterman – but it's the two JIMMY'S time- and I couldn't be happier.
They are the future of Late Night.
— John Stamos (@JohnStamos) April 4, 2014
I can't sleep. @Letterman is retiring. I literally can't sleep. It's too much. I am wide awake!!! pic.twitter.com/PliwedBOhK
— Judd Apatow (@JuddApatow) April 4, 2014
A half dozen of my proudest career moments, appearing on Late Show w/ David Letterman. Thx Dave for my network debut. #BroadcastingLegend.
— Dane Cook (@DaneCook) April 4, 2014
Important to note: Letterman is not dead. That said, I will miss him and his program once he is gone…from late night TV
— Colin Hanks (@ColinHanks) April 3, 2014
The legend David @Letterman is retiring in 2015. He will always be my generation's king- https://t.co/ZD0WjDcFBi
— Ben Schwartz (@rejectedjokes) April 3, 2014
[Image via CBS.]