David Letterman hosts Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller at BSU

Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller talk with David Letterman at Ball State University on Monday for the Letterman Lecture Series to a packed Emens Auditorium. Jonze and Miller have worked on films like “Her,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Moneyball” and “Capote”.

The crowd awaits the return of David Letterman to the stage at Ball State after an introduction video recapping his illustrious career.

The crowd awaits the return of David Letterman to the stage at Ball State after an introduction video recapping his illustrious career.

Dave is indeed back with the return of another Letterman Lecture series.

Ball State President Paul Ferguson introduces David Letterman to the stage Monday night to applause after it was announced Letterman will be donating all of his memorabilia from "Late Night" and "The Late Show," to be displayed in the Letterman Building on Ball State's campus.

Ball State President Paul Ferguson introduces David Letterman to the stage Monday night to applause after it was announced Letterman will be donating all of his memorabilia from "Late Night" and "The Late Show," to be displayed in the Letterman Building on Ball State's campus.

Ball State President Paul Ferguson introduces David Letterman to the stage Monday night to applause after it was announced Letterman will be donating all of his memorabilia from "Late Night" and "The Late Show," to be displayed in the Letterman Building on Ball State's campus.

Ball State President Paul Ferguson introduces David Letterman to the stage Monday night to applause after it was announced Letterman will be donating all of his memorabilia from "Late Night" and "The Late Show," to be displayed in the Letterman Building on Ball State's campus.

Ball State President Paul Ferguson introduces David Letterman to the stage Monday night to applause after it was announced Letterman will be donating all of his memorabilia from "Late Night" and "The Late Show," to be displayed in the Letterman Building on Ball State's campus.

David Letterman returned to Ball State's campus Monday night to hold a talk with filmmakers Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller in front of a packed Emens Auditorium.

David Letterman returned to Ball State's campus Monday night to hold a talk with filmmakers Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller in front of a packed Emens Auditorium.

David Letterman returned to Ball State's campus Monday night to hold a talk with filmmakers Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller in front of a packed Emens Auditorium.

David Letterman returned to Ball State's campus Monday night to hold a talk with filmmakers Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller in front of a packed Emens Auditorium.

David Letterman returned to Ball State's campus Monday night to hold a talk with filmmakers Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller in front of a packed Emens Auditorium.

Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller talk with David Letterman at Ball State University on Monday for the Letterman Lecture Series to a packed Emens Auditorium. Jonze and Miller have worked on films like “Her,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Moneyball” and “Capote”.

Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller talk with David Letterman at Ball State University on Monday for the Letterman Lecture Series to a packed Emens Auditorium. Jonze and Miller have worked on films like “Her,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Moneyball” and “Capote”.

Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller talk with David Letterman at Ball State University on Monday for the Letterman Lecture Series to a packed Emens Auditorium. Jonze and Miller have worked on films like “Her,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Moneyball” and “Capote”.

Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller talk with David Letterman at Ball State University on Monday for the Letterman Lecture Series to a packed Emens Auditorium. Jonze and Miller have worked on films like “Her,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Moneyball” and “Capote”.

Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller talk with David Letterman at Ball State University on Monday for the Letterman Lecture Series to a packed Emens Auditorium. Jonze and Miller have worked on films like “Her,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Moneyball” and “Capote”.

Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller talk with David Letterman at Ball State University on Monday for the Letterman Lecture Series to a packed Emens Auditorium. Jonze and Miller have worked on films like “Her,” “Being John Malkovich,” “Moneyball” and “Capote”.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.

Two Ball State acting students help recreate one of David Letterman’s cameo scene in Cabin Boys Monday night under the direction of Spike Jonze and Bennett Miller.