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David previously starred in it but, beginning June 9, Alexander [will take over ](http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2015/03/26/jason-alexander-will-succeed-larry-david-in-fish-in-the-dark/?%5Fr=0)for the rest of the show’s run. It’s kind of surreal watching both Alexander and David talk with Jimmy Fallon. It’s kind of like watching two George Costanzas from some bizarre _Seinfeld_ universe. Fallon handles it quite well, though. The most quintessentially Larry David moment comes about 35 seconds in, when he puts on his suspicious, accusatory voice and says to Fallon, “I noticed, uh, I never saw you backstage.” Fallon replies that he doesn’t “do backstage.” Then Larry fires back, “I don’t think you did front stage!” Classic. _Read next:_ [_Review: Curb Your Enthusiasm for Larry David’s_ ](http://time.com/3732099/larry-david-fish-in-the-dark-broadway-review/)[Fish in the Dark](http://time.com/3732099/larry-david-fish-in-the-dark-broadway-review/) ## Transcript Wednesday night marks the end of an era in late night television. David Letterman took the late night stage for the very last time. [ MUSIC ] Even though Dave has served as host of the Late Show for 33 years, He didn't even shed a tear during his very last taping, probably because his surprise guest were so lighthearted about his departure. Honestly, Dave, I've always found you to be a bit of an over- actor. [ LAUGH ] I'm just glad your show is being given to another white guy. And his fellow late night host were quick to show their respect during their own shows. I'm gonna let you know the exact moment when Dave's show is starting and I'd like you to switch over. We will not see a man of his talents and committed integrity again in our lifetime. I remember after 9 / 11 we needed somebody and this city was in shock and we're all looking for answers and we wanted to see what Dave had to say, and we looked for him to say something. The reason I have this show Is, is because Is because the executives at ABC saw me when I was a guest at Dave's show, and hired me to host this show so I want to thank Dave and his writers and. The audience member's present for Dave's final show said they definitely felt the historic gravity in the air. One fan told CNN shortly after taping wrapped. Seeing Dave, so many other giants of comedy, his favorite band, playing his favorite song, and clips from the past 30- plus years made me realize that I was experiencing something that I will never forget. After the show wrapped up Wednesday, Dave's staffers were expected to gather for one last wrap party. And after that, well, Dave hasn't said much about what his days in retirement will look like. Well I'll tell you something. I can't wait for it to happen because I am sick and tired of people saying, woah! What are you gonna do? What are you gonna do? I have no idea what I'm gonna do. But one thing's for sure. In the coming days, he and his producers have some moving to do. 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