David Letterman to Retire in 2015

**KrisNine** · April 6th, 2014, 05:45 PM

Originally Posted by Seth82

Letterman peaked in the 80's, think mostly been running on fumes the last decade or so.

His NBC was some of the best tv ever with wacky guests like Harvey Pekar & Crispin Glover.

I remember the Crispin Glover interview. He was kicking his leg up over his head and came close to Dave. Dave cut to commercial and Crispin was gone. I was sad because I loved them both. I watched Dave religiously back then. I also remember how smitten he was with Teri Garr.

Originally Posted by Patty Rox

Dave was the only guy who brought on Sonny and Cher long after their divorce & gave them an entire hour and got them to sing together one last time. Funny, insightful and touching. Thank you Dave, I'll miss you.

That was great.

**rockchick** · April 6th, 2014, 05:51 PM

Originally Posted by Trixie

Oh you whippersnappers. I remember when Dave had his morning comedy show, yep if you blinked you would've missed it but I've loved him ever since. I'll admit that I don't watch much nowadays but I always knew he was there, just in case I was in the mood and up late enough. I'll be sad when that's not the case anymore. And I will definitely watch tonight. REM, really?

Me too! His morning show was hysterical. I can't stand Leno, but I'm never up late any more anyway. I'm sure he'll enjoy his millions.

**Angeli** · April 6th, 2014, 07:21 PM

Letterman used to be funny, but he's past his prime and it's time to retire. Leno was brilliant when he was writing his own material, but tiresome when he was using others to write his material. Even Carson got boring as he got older. It's a young man's game and they need to move on to new talent.

**Rusalka** · April 8th, 2014, 09:53 PM

Craig Ferguson! The man rocks. He's the only late night comedian I watch when I happen to watch a late night show.

**KrisNine** · April 10th, 2014, 12:22 PM

They just said something on my local news that Stephen Colbert was replacing Letterman.

**SillyME54** · April 10th, 2014, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by KrisNine

They just said something on my local news that Stephen Colbert was replacing Letterman.

I heard that too. I wonder if he's going to stay in character or just be himself.

**laynes** · April 10th, 2014, 12:39 PM

I was hoping it would be Ferguson or even Ellen.

I like Colbert on The Colbert Report, but CBS is not Comedy Central. This will be a watered down Colbert.

**KrisNine** · April 10th, 2014, 12:41 PM

Originally Posted by SillyME54

I heard that too. I wonder if he's going to stay in character or just be himself.

I think it'll have to be the real Stephen Colbert. I don't think the Colbert Report Stephen plays to all crowds.

**Neptunia** · April 10th, 2014, 12:47 PM

Colbert is similar to Letterman, smart, sort of gentlemanly and is different from the other two Jimmies, who are more immature in their comedy (at least for me.)
I think that he'll be a great host, I love his current show. I'm really interested to watch and see how a show with Colbert as himself and not his alter ego will look like.

**gas_chick** · April 10th, 2014, 01:19 PM

I like the guy but I'm not sure about this casting.

**Calico Kid** · April 10th, 2014, 07:16 PM

Originally Posted by laynes

I was hoping it would be Ferguson or even Ellen.

I was really hoping for them too, especially Ellen. It's being reported Stephen won't do the show in character, and I'm going to really miss him. Maybe the really brilliant, funny guy who created Stephen Colbert is brilliant enough to create a really funny late night talk show host. But I'm really, really going to miss the Colbert Report Stephen.

**CornFlakegrl** · April 11th, 2014, 07:54 AM

Mixed feelings about Colbert but that's probably because none of us have seen him as himself (on TV anyway). We have no idea if he can be interesting as a host playing it straight.