This video features a lighthearted segment where David Letterman returns to the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater to join Stephen Colbert in the "wanton destruction of CBS property"—a classic bit from Letterman’s tenure on the Late Show (0:11-0:29).
Highlights of the destruction include:
- Dropping objects: The duo tests various items by tossing them off the roof, including a target (1:18), office equipment, and a watermelon (2:55).
- The Desk Chair: They say goodbye to Letterman's iconic Late Show desk chair, which he notes was used for 1,810 shows (2:27-2:44).
- The Final Toss: The network provides a "wedding cake" prop to drop as a final send-off (3:52-4:17).
Throughout the segment, Colbert expresses his excitement about finally being allowed to perform this bit, which was forbidden when he first took over the show (0:34-0:46). The video concludes with Letterman thanking Colbert and offering a nod to the legendary broadcaster Edward R. Murrow with the sign-off, "Good night and good luck" (4:36-4:44).
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