Colbert and Letterman Destroy CBS Property in Comedic Farewell to 'The Late Show'
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Angie Martoccio
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Summary
Stephen Colbert and David Letterman mark the end of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' by throwing CBS property—including couches, an office chair, and watermelons—off the roof of the Ed Sullivan Theater in a humorous, destructive farewell. Letterman expresses joy at the wanton destruction of CBS property, turning what could be a sad occasion into a comedic send-off.
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We are up here for the wanton destruction of CBS property!
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