TV: Late Show - Letterman retiring May 20; Colbert debuting Sept 8 (post: 248)

[John Price]

I could dig Jon Stewart in that role.

He has a good thing going on Comedy Central where his show regularly destroys Fallon and Letterman

Why would he leave

 

[Kyle Doobas*]

 

[Le Tricolore]

I thought you were a Fallon guy.

I am, but I grew up watching Letterman. The guy's a legend. A funny Letterman skit is usually way better than even Fallon. He just doesn't seem to have as many funny things as he used to.

I loved when he'd have Rupert walk around with an earpiece on and Letterman would be in a car telling him what to say.

 

[TBLightningFan]

CBS,
Please don't mess up Craig Ferguson...
Please don't mess up Craig Ferguson...
Please don't mess up Craig Ferguson...
Please don't mess up Craig Ferguson...
Please don't mess up Craig Ferguson...
Pretty Please

 

[Trap Jesus]

That would be amazing. Letterman loves the guy too so he'd probably give him a ringing endorsement. Norm is too lazy to do it though.

 

[Steelhead16]

Jerry Seinfeld would be the ideal replacement to cover a late-night TV show, IMO.

He has the look of a late night talk show host.
He seems well liked in the world of celebrity.
His jokes suck well enough for late night TV. At least in my eyes anyway I don't find Seinfeld really funny.

Heard Seinfeld interviewed about doing a late night network show and he said he would never do one. He hates to, and will not, sit around and talk to "celebrities" that he cares nothing about and pretend to like movies or projects that they are pimping. He likes his current web show because he picks the guests and picks people he likes.

 

[tony d]

Jon Stewart would be my top choice, guy's pretty funny and would bring a lot to the Late Show. As to Letterman always liked him. His Top 10 lists where always good for a laugh.

 

[BwayBshirt]

He has a good thing going on Comedy Central where his show regularly destroys Fallon and Letterman

Why would he leave

Oh there is not much reason for Stewart to, I agree...


...but CBS' pockets run deeper. If they threw enough $$$ at him, he might jump.

Besides of the potential "top choices" he makes too much sense compared to the rest.

 

[Shareefruck]

Stewart has a better gig than Late Night

Conan would be only be fair

Norm would be great but is way too beaten down, out of shape, and lazy to do anything with mass appeal right now-- Have you seen his podcast lately? (maybe it's just a makeup thing)

Seinfeld has a great anti-late night talk show going

God, no more SNL alumnists please

I think Letterman is my favorite host of all time

 

[Gordon Lightfoot]

Conan!!!

 

[Asher]

Sharpest wit in late night tv

The stuff he was doing/saying in the late 80's early 90's remains unsurpassed. For whatever reason though he's been a shadow of his former self for the better part of 20 years now.

I think age just caught up with him. I watched Letterman a lot on his original program. Much of his comedy came from having a youthful, rebellious energy. That's not an easy thing to keep going as you get older. My favorite bits usually involved him ripping on NBC, GE, etc, whoever their parent company was. Sometimes he's get pretty harsh, something you would never expect to see, and often very funny.

 

[Double-Shift Lasse]

I would guess contracts would preclude his availability, but what about Dan Patrick?

Is Tina Fey too tied to Lorne Michaels?

Chris Rock?

Ricky Gervais? (I'm kinda intrigued by this.)

Ferguson and Conan, of course.

Ellen kills on her show and is right where she belongs, IMO.

 

[Kyle Doobas*]

Norm would be great but is way too beaten down, out of shape, and lazy to do anything with mass appeal right now)

That would be amazing. Letterman loves the guy too so he'd probably give him a ringing endorsement. Norm is too lazy to do it though.

Too true, but I can dream.

 

[Do Make Say Think]

The only Late Night Show I could ever stomach. Used to love it back in the late 90's

 

[ClassLessCoyote]

I find it funny how around the web how others can even suggest Chelsea Handler could replace Letterman. She sucks real bad on E!

 

[NotABadPeriod]

I would guess contracts would preclude his availability, but what about Dan Patrick?

Is Tina Fey too tied to Lorne Michaels?

Chris Rock?

Ricky Gervais? (I'm kinda intrigued by this.)

Ferguson and Conan, of course.

Ellen kills on her show and is right where she belongs, IMO.

While you're absolutely right, it is an interesting thought. First late night female TV host.

 

[Beef Invictus]

That would be amazing. Letterman loves the guy too so he'd probably give him a ringing endorsement. Norm is too lazy to do it though.

Hahaha, yeah, I get the distinct feeling that his level of "Give A Crap" is low. I love his humor though, his recent standup on Netflix had me dying.

 

[Sharpshooter]

Stephen Colbert is a great choice

 

[Stanley Foobrick]

https://ca.celebrity.yahoo.com/blog...man-s-top-10-career-milestones-025938031.html

top 10 career moments.

 

[kdb209]

Stephen Colbert is a great choice

Report: Stephen Colbert Top Choice To Replace David Letterman

Comedy Central comedian Stephen Colbert is the top choice to replace longtime late night host David Letterman in 2015, Mashable reported Friday.

The "Colbert Report" host "has indicated that he's willing to take over the Late Show when the time comes," according to people familiar with discussions. He would be leaving behind his "conservative" persona should he take the helm at CBS.

The network has also discussed the matter with with Colbert's Comedy Central colleague, Jon Stewart, according to the report.

edit: Mashable report:

Stephen Colbert Is CBS' Top Choice to Succeed Letterman, and He's Into It

 

[Stanley Foobrick]

Report: Stephen Colbert Top Choice To Replace David Letterman



edit: Mashable report:

Stephen Colbert Is CBS' Top Choice to Succeed Letterman, and He's Into It

He would be leaving behind his "conservative" persona should he take the helm at CBS.

It's pretty obvious he plays a character on his show right now. Does anyone really know what he'd be like as himself, as a talk show host? Kind hope this isn't true, Id be cool with Jon Stewart though.

 

[Jumptheshark]

https://ca.celebrity.yahoo.com/blog...man-s-top-10-career-milestones-025938031.html

top 10 career moments.

they did not use the Crispen Glover video--now that is epic

 

[bohlmeister]

Colbert would be amazing.

Norm would be great too, but as was already been said, he is much too lazy.

 

[kingsholygrail]

I would actually watch it if it was him.

 

[Acadmus]

This announcement was about 16 years overdue. Letterman stopped being funny around the time he had that "gotta gum?" fixation. Now he's just a cranky old man.