David Letterman retiring

[1nutkruk]

I know I don't but we did record the first two weeks of the Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon.  It got old quick.  I used to watch Letterman a lot in the early 90s.  

[Jay]

Then repeatedly play the same sound bite over and over and over.

 

I think late night needs a woman.  I keep hearing Chelsea Handler's name come up.  Ellen needs to stay where she is at.

 

Or maybe Sarah Silverman

[Jay]

Do people really care that much about late-night television?

 

No.  The media cares about it though.

[1nutkruk]

Or maybe Sarah Silverman

That would actually be pretty funny and she could compete against Kimmel.

[nate]

CBS announces that Colbert will take over.

[1nutkruk]

CBS announces that Colbert will take over.

Link?

[nate]

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/04/10/stephen-colbert-to-replace-letterman-as-late-show-host/#.U0bCNRHE8yU.twitter

[1nutkruk]

Speaking of Colbert:  http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/09/bill-oreilly-stephen-colbert-rant_n_5117177.html

[1nutkruk]

http://losangeles.cbslocal.com/2014/04/10/stephen-colbert-to-replace-letterman-as-late-show-host/#.U0bCNRHE8yU.twitter

I think it is a good choice.  Bill O'Reilly should be his first guest.

[nate]

Sad thing is, people actually believe the shit that O'Reilly spews.

[1nutkruk]

I love how Colbert and Stewart bait O'Reilly.  Classic trolling.

[mtangelsfan]

He wont be as popular as Fallon or Kimmel. 

[Stradling]

I wonder if Colbert will be himself or the character he plays on his show.

[Stradling]

I've said it before, I fully expected to hate Fallon, but i actually really dig his show. It is almost more of a variety show or an actual comedy show versus a late night interview show. That is the best way I can describe it. I get that comedy is very subjective, but I like his brand of comedy. Good balance of monologue, skit and improv with his sidekick.

[1nutkruk]

He wont be as popular as Fallon or Kimmel. 

I don't know about that.  I think he will at least bring in better numbers than Letterman.  

[mtangelsfan]

I don't know about that.  I think he will at least bring in better numbers than Letterman.  

 

Well, he hasn't tried to make himself popular with conservatives.  We will see I guess. 

[1nutkruk]

I've said it before, I fully expected to hate Fallon, but i actually really dig his show. It is almost more of a variety show or an actual comedy show versus a late night interview show. That is the best way I can describe it. I get that comedy is very subjective, but I like his brand of comedy. Good balance of monologue, skit and improv with his sidekick.

Did you see his duet with Stevie Nicks?  Fallon has a lot of talent and he appeals to a wider audience.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Ib86ZmUBOY

[Stradling]

Yea, that's pretty good. One thing that I could see people having a bit of an issue with Fallon is the show really is about him and less about his guests. Carson was the exact opposite.

[nate]

Not that it is a shock to anyone but Colbert confirms that he will not be doing the show in his Colbert Report character.

[1nutkruk]

Not that it is a shock to anyone but Colbert confirms that he will not be doing the show in his Colbert Report character.

Bummer.  

[gotbeer]

Sucks for Comedy Central.  Colbert and Stewart are probably their main sources of income.  

[nate]

Bet Comedy Central wishes this happened six months ago before HBO gave a show to John Oliver.

[Stradling]

I wonder if he is funny out of character.

[Amazing Larry]

I hope his guests dress as slutty as Letterman's.

[Ray McKigney]

Sucks for Comedy Central.  Colbert and Stewart are probably their main sources of income.  

 

Tosh.o