The End Of A T.V Era

   Whether you were a fan or not, it must be said David Letterman had a huge impact on television. Tonight, the lights will go out for the final time on the "Late Show with David Letterman", bringing the curtain down after more than 42 hundred shows since it debuted in 1993. Letterman announced his retirement last year.
   One of the most famous moments of the Late Show was "Assman the Gas-man". Letterman found out about Regina gas station owner Dick Assman (which is properly pronounced OSS-man), while reading a newspaper ad. Assman quickly became the butt of several jokes, and even appeared on the show. Now 81, Assman says he wishes Letterman well in retirement.
   Of course, it was far from smooth sailing for the show, which was in a constant battle with "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" for ratings gold. And there was bad blood between the 2 after Letterman was passed over in favour of Leno to host the Tonight Show when Johnny Carson retired. For a few years, Letterman ruled the late night wars, but then lost the competition for viewers.
   How popular was his show? Enough to grab 67 Emmy's. Letterman also won a Kennedy Center Honor in 2012.
   Will I be watching the final broadcast tonight? No. For the simple reason I have to work early Thursday morning, and it's going to be a long day with Supper in the Field tonight. And since I don't have DVR, I won't be recording it. And truth be told, I was always a Leno fan.
   That aside, best wishes on your retirement Dave, and regardless of my preference, you made a mighty huge impact on T.V and peoples lives over the years, which will be missed. For that, Thank You. and good luck to Stephen Colbert, who takes the reins.

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