The 68-year-old comedy legend signs off after 33 years in late night, 22 of them as host of CBS' Late Show.
Spanks for the memories, Dave.
Letterman's longtime musical director and bandleader bids adieu as well.
Alec's wife, pregnant with their second child together, accompanies her husband to Dave's final show.
The Foo Fighters have always been one of Dave's favorite bands, so of course they're here to play farewell tunes!
The comedian shows up for one final Late Show With David Letterman.
The Seinfeld and Veep star is on hand to see Dave off.
The veteran newswoman and talk show host helps make Dave's last show an even more storied affair.
Please let there be banjo, please let there be banjo...
The comedian, who was also one of Dave's final sit-down guests, returns to just sit and celebrate.
The former quarterback for Dave's beloved Indianapolis Colts beefs up the star power.
The 30 Rock star can't really top the striptease from her most recent appearances, but she still entertains at the Ed Sullivan Theatre.
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