David Letterman acquired an prolonged spherical of applause in his massive return to the Ed Sullivan Theater, residence of The Late Present. The previous late-night present host got here again to his previous stomping grounds and was greeted with a standing ovation from the viewers in attendance, together with his successor Stephen Colbert.
“Women and gents, my visitor tonight definitely wants no introduction,” Colbert mentioned as he launched Letterman. “Please welcome again to the Ed Sullivan Theater — Mr. David Letterman.”
As Letterman walked onto the set, the gang cheered and applauded because the comic soaked in all of the love from the viewers.
“Wow! How about that?” Letterman mentioned because the viewers continued to cheer him.
When the viewers began chanting Letterman’s first title, the comic requested Colbert, “What occurred? What are they doing now?”
The viewers solely obtained louder and Letterman mentioned, “Is there going to be bother?”
At one level Letterman checked out his watch following his prolonged welcome. As Letterman took a seat he requested Colbert to “management your individuals.”
It was Letterman’s first time again on the CBS late-night present since leaving in Might 2015 after 23 years. Since his exit, Letterman has been internet hosting an interview sequence on Netflix titled My Subsequent Visitor Wants No Introduction.
Watch Letterman’s entrance within the video posted beneath.