CBS Trashes David Letterman's 'Late Show' Set
The day after Letterman said goodbye, the late-night set was dismantled. The dumpster outside of the Ed Sullivan Theater was soon over flowing. Fans were quick to dive in for relics.
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Letterman's Executive Producer: 'He's Meant A Lot To A Lot Of People'
Rob Burnett started working with David Letterman as an intern in 1985. He talks with Terry Gross about the absurd and somber moments of his three-decade tenure with the Late Show.
Letterman Signs Off, With A Heartfelt Guest-Filled Finale
Last night, after 33 years on TV as a late-night talk show host, David Letterman presented his final program. David Bianculli says Letterman's final show was a strong end to an illustrious career.
Letterman Fills Final Show With Memories And Gratitude
David Letterman approached his final extra-long hour of late night TV on Wednesday with the same self-deprecation as the previous 6,000-plus, but leavened the snark with heaps of nostalgia and praise.
Often The Butt Of Jokes, S.C.'s Giant Peach Is Ripe For Renovation
The South Carolina landmark that's both loved and lampooned has gained national celebrity. But the peach's bright paint has soured over the years, so it's getting a makeover — to the chagrin of some.
'Mad Men' Finale: A Love Letter To Fans Filled With Mostly Happy Endings
AMC's Mad Men ended its seven-season run on Sunday. Fans may have loved how characters' stories were resolved, but critics may question how writers got them there.
The 'Mad Men' Ending: A 'Twisted' And 'Perfect' Conclusion
After all eight seasons of drama, the TV series about men and women in advertising ended with a full-length ad. TV critic David Bianculli says the conclusion was "so unexpected, yet so appropriate."
'Mad Men' Ends, Singing A Familiar Song
The multiple-Emmy-winning drama series ended on Sunday night with a finale that saw change in some corners and a total lack of change in others.
How TV Show Finales Affect The Stock Market
An economist in the United Kingdom looked at how 150 TV series finales affected the U.S. stock market. He observed a decrease in stock returns on the following trading day.
TV Thriller 'Wayward Pines' Offers Suspense — And An Ending
Chad Hodge, the creator of the 10-episode limited series, promises that it won't leave viewers hanging. "One thing that I really wanted to do with this show is not cheat you as a viewer," he says.