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Starting around 2 AM EST the Ed Sullivan Theater took on a new look as the sign that sat in place for over 33 years began to be removed in pieces. The Late, Late Show with David Letterman sign came down and two periscopers happened to catch it for those who followed them, and . Also joining the two periscopers was who is also on Twitter, Periscope and Meerkat.
The end of an era is marked by this historic event.
The set, taken down earlier, was going to be dispersed to several locations, including some pieces that Letterman himself had asked be sent to him. Paul Shaffer may also see portions of the set sent to him. But then there were various institutions that had requested pieces and those have already been en route to those institutions. There were no plans to auction off parts of the set.
Set being removed from Ed Sullivan Theater. Image: Deadline.com
Set being removed from Ed Sullivan Theater. Image: Deadline.com
It is unknown where the sign will go, although rumors have been circulating that there has been a purchaser of the sign for $2Mil. Ron Waxman, one of the periscopers at the historic event last evening did ask the workers taking down the sign if they knew where the sign would be going, but they had no idea of the destination of the sign, so the rumor could not be confirmed.
In the meantime, CBS who owns Ed Sullivan Theater, will be refurbishing and renovating it, preparing for the changing of the late night host seat to Late Night with Stephen Colbert.
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— Timothy Harshman ()
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— Donald Lord ()
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The closing of a moment in entertainment history, thanks for being there
— Jay Saidso ()
— Rathy ()
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— Ron Waxman ()
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