Stephen Colbert Reads His Own Top Ten List | Letterman

I just watched the recent episode where Dave came back to be a guest on the Late Show. Steven showed that selfie, and they took another one. It was a fantastic episode, I had goosebumps when Dave came out on stage. I'm so glad Steven has been carrying the torch of the Late Show greats so well.

The interview's fresh as if it just happened. These two guys are the perfect complement.

Nice to see this again and to know that nearly ten years later they would pose and take a selfie there once again. Heartwarming and funny.

I just saw Letterman leave the Ed Sullivan today after the taping. I can die happy now after he responded jokingly to something I said. Dave honked the horn of his Tesla for about 20 seconds, even after cars were out of the way.

Rewatched this after Dave's appearance on Colbert. Love them both, so loving the mutual respect.

I waited outside Ed Sullivan theater to meet Dave tonight, got to see him he was so funny

Been a huge fan of Stephen Colbert all the way back to The Dana Carvey Show, Strangers With Candy, and of course, The Colbert Report. His deadpan comedy is a great evolution of David Letterman's.

Loved seeing Dave back behind the desk. An iconic photo!!

I'm so so so glad Dave is changing his mind and deciding to do The Late Show once more! Feel like Strike Force Five might've played a role! 🤣

Paul is actually a very underestimated part of The Late Show. He was able to interrupt at any moment and many guests would acknowledge or talk to him. All this besides being musically talented.

I miss David letterman every single day.

I was there in '97 when Dave gave up explaining the jokes. By "there" I of course mean my couch.

One of the smoothest transitions of power ever - and it happened because they are both a very humble person. I love them so much

Aww Stephen!! Been cracking me up since i was a kid trying to understand the Daily Show. My favorite late night guy forever!

At the time, I had no idea who Colbert was, little did I know that I’ll be watching his show every night ever since

After Dave retired, I didn’t watch any late night TV 💔 I’d heard of Colbert, but never watched him. Fast forward to early 2020, I watched Colbert and decided I’d give him a chance. Once he started doing his show from his basement (later the supply closet at the EST), I was a regular viewer.

We miss you Dave!!! ❤ Amazing to see you back at your office! Please fill in for Stephen whenever and as often as you can. No offence Steve!

Stephen Colbert has had the best transition replacing a major network late night TV show host and David Letterman has had the absolute best post retirement of any major network late night TV show host. Both have excelled in the things that they have chosen to do since then and audiences are enjoying so much good content. I'm so glad that Letterman is welcome on all of the various programs and podcasts while still killing it at the content he chooses to produce. Colbert has managed to stay at or near the top of the fray in terms of creative output and ratings while maintaining good relations with his peers. Jay Leno continues to stink.

Am looking very much forward to seeing Dave on Stephen Colbert. I watch Stephen on YouTube, as well, so I have to wait until tomorrow to watch it here in Toronto. Oh, and a very good example of a peaceful, dignified, mature, sane, lawful transfer of power.

Stephen is what we've needed in these troubled times, but it has certainly aged him.