Letterman Staffers’ Behind-the-Scenes Photos Are Tribute to the End of an Era

Gregory E. Miller May 20, 2015, 12:45 pm

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Clockise from Top Right: @jayejohnson; @georgetv; @tvkathy63;@EricStangel; @ChrisAlbersNY; @Justin_Stangel

David Letterman Staff tweets

It all comes to an end tonight, as David Letterman bids the Late Show adieu with one final show. The momentous evening has got several staffers, past and present, taking to social media to bask in the memories:

Former head writer Eric Stangel reflected on the #bestdayever.

Here’s @rickygervais hanging out at a @Letterman writers meeting… #BestDayEver pic.twitter.com/LNBkGeZoUn

— Eric Stangel (@EricStangel) May 20, 2015

Writer Chris Albers gave a peak at a starry 1989 music rehearsal.

LATE NIGHT music rehearsal – 1989. @paulshaffer, @billyjoel, Will Lee @Willbassboy and @ForeignerMusic‘s Mick Jones. pic.twitter.com/uogiplejQy

— Chris Albers (@ChrisAlbersNY) May 20, 2015

Albers also showed off Dave’s decorating style at his NBC office.

Dave’s office at 30 Rock and the pencils he threw at the ceiling. This is really how sparsely he had it decorated. pic.twitter.com/YmfklarlgW

— Chris Albers (@ChrisAlbersNY) May 16, 2015

Supervising producer Kathy Mavrikakis looked back at Albers talking to musical director Paul Shaffer at an anniversary party.

#ChrisandPaul at an anniversary party in days gone by. See you both at the party tonight. pic.twitter.com/BshlxKjGgW

— Kathy Mavrikakis (@tvkathy63) May 16, 2015

Writer Carter Bays gave a glimpse of one of his favorite mailbag moments.

I seem to remember @HimymCraig writing this one. Brilliantly simple. pic.twitter.com/kuR7WMgynA

— Carter Bays (@CarterBays) May 17, 2015

Former head writer Justin Stangel remembered striking with his brother and Robin Williams.

Late Show Over The Years: @EricStangel and @Justin_Stangel on strike with Robin Williams pic.twitter.com/rCsdA6dyaf

— Justin Stangel (@Justin_Stangel) May 19, 2015

Writer Jill Goodwin revealed the inner workings of the wardrobe purge.

Today’s @Letterman wardrobe dept. purge: plain white sneaks, plain red baseball caps pic.twitter.com/uLGjDS5HTu

— Jill Goodwin (@jippyg) May 12, 2015

Executive producer Barbara Gaines joked about her work ethic.

Here’s an old photo if me hard at work. pic.twitter.com/zvQOaAKF3W

— Barbara Gaines (@barbara_gaines1) April 17, 2015

Jay Johnson, creative director of digital media for the show, recalled a turn in the spotlight.

So proud and thankful for my 27 years with the best in the business, David @Letterman. #ThanksDave pic.twitter.com/ANARU2PJSY

— Jay Johnson (@jayejohnson) May 20, 2015

CBS’ chief marketing officer George Schweitzer shared his ticket from the first Late Show episode in 1993.

I was there for the first. Will be there for the final. Incredible run for an incredible talent. Thanks Dave. pic.twitter.com/QQSmuXp7JX

— George Schweitzer (@georgetv) May 20, 2015

CBS corporate communications staffer Dana McClintock posted that opening night’s run-of-show.