Dave Personal Story:
I started watching Dave way too young - his old NBC show. I never had a bedtime, but seeing my dad enjoying the show made me curious. As I grew up my father + I didn't have much in common - aside from Dave [sometimes watching it in different rooms because we weren't getting along - but always talking about it the next morning]. Over the years I got into Conan as well [+ my dad didn't get that - even though I think they are part of the same comedy geneology] but always referred to Dave as "my TV Dad". + there were certain topics that I could always talk about with my dad - Dave + my dad's dog, mainly.
My father passed away in 2001 when I was still a young lady. His dog passed away a few years later. Now with Dave leaving I really do feel as though one of my big connections to my dad is leaving this world. I realize this is a bit silly + melodramatic...tonight is gonna be a tough one.