JONEZY Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Its the end of an era. I haven't watched his show in a long time, but he was awesome in the 80's. Never missed a show. He didn't give a date yet, but it will be interesting to see who is on his final show. I'm betting Bill Murray will be there for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Facekicker Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Always thought he was a clueless unfunny old fart. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gia Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Off the subject, but what anime is your avatar from?I actually preferred Jay Leno over LettermanI've seen Letterman's interviews and he just comes off as standoffish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Apparently Neil Patrick Harris is in consideration to replace him. That'd be great IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val22 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I wonder who they will get to replace him? I don't watch the talk shows all that much unless they have a guest I want to see. Otherwise, I find them boring.I do like Jimmy Fallon, so I do try to catch his act before the guests come out. He's funny. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Apparently Neil Patrick Harris is in consideration to replace him. That'd be great IMO.I read Stephen Colbert is their first choice. I'd actually watch the Late Show if he did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I don't think Colbert would want to though - by being on Comedy he has less of a filter than he'd have in a major network and he still has a HUGE following. I wonder who they will get to replace him? I don't watch the talk shows all that much unless they have a guest I want to see. Otherwise, I find them boring.I do like Jimmy Fallon, so I do try to catch his act before the guests come out. He's funny.Kimmel is my personal favorite of the current late night hosts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crazyman Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 I wouldn't think so either but apparently there is "mutual interest"But who knows? It's still a year away, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zint Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 He had his day, nothing cutting edge about him anymore. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I've always loved watching Letterman, it's a ritual. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bacardimayne Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Colbert would be awful on one of the "normal" late night shows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Colbert would be awful on one of the "normal" late night shows.Agreed. I don't think he'd be that funny without his persona he has on the Colbert Report, and I either don't think it'd fly on a regular late show, or it would just be terrible and awkward. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dalsh327 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 A lot of the suggested replacement hosts are over 50 and they probably want to go with someone in their late 30s-early 40s.It would be interesting if they just decided to not have any replacement and make it a news hour, and move Craig Ferguson to midnight-1AM. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) Thank fuck. Unfunny, patronising, tired old fart. Love how he was tryna be cute with Oliver Reed and then when Olly got the hump he just started shitting himself Just a fuckin' old git whoose not particularly sharp, humorous or intelligent. Fuckin' sold out Bill Hicks too, don't like him, poor character.Dick Cavett was really cool i thought. Edited April 5, 2014 by sugaraylen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 A lot of the suggested replacement hosts are over 50 and they probably want to go with someone in their late 30s-early 40s.It would be interesting if they just decided to not have any replacement and make it a news hour, and move Craig Ferguson to midnight-1AM. Craig Ferguson just needs to fuck right off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Len B'stard Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Nah, i like him Ferguson that is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerage5 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I used to think Craig Ferguson was funny, can't say I care for him nowadays. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Val22 Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Late night is getting to be a younger man's game now with Kimmel and Fallon doing so well.I think they'll pick someone younger too to compete with more up-to-date stuff.Letterman should spend more time with his family. He does have a kid so spend time with him/her before it's too late. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NGOG Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 (edited) He made a career out of belittling people, and who is he at the end of the day? A sneering, scrawny little git. No tangible talent whatsoever.I'll never forget the contemptible way he interviewed Oliver Reed (a man who by his very nature, dwarfed somebody like Letterman). Despicable. Edited April 5, 2014 by NGOG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 You guys suck.OPRAH: CALL DAVE 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nosaj Thing Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Off the subject, but what anime is your avatar from?It's not an anime, there's one but it's not where my avatar is from. It's called Gantz and it's a manga. It's crazy, you should read it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
downzy Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 (edited) I don't think Colbert would want to though - by being on Comedy he has less of a filter than he'd have in a major network and he still has a HUGE following.I wonder who they will get to replace him? I don't watch the talk shows all that much unless they have a guest I want to see. Otherwise, I find them boring.I do like Jimmy Fallon, so I do try to catch his act before the guests come out. He's funny.Kimmel is my personal favorite of the current late night hosts.Colbert would be awful on one of the "normal" late night shows.Agreed. I don't think he'd be that funny without his persona he has on the Colbert Report, and I either don't think it'd fly on a regular late show, or it would just be terrible and awkward.I have to disagree with both of those points. First, Colbert would increase his audience by at least double by moving to network television. Colbert typically draws 1 to 1.2 million a show; Letterman draws around 2.8 - 3 million a show. Being on a network is a huge deal. And with a bigger audience comes a much bigger salary. Colbert is currently making $6 million a year. Compare that with Letterman, who is making $50 million a year. If you think that Colbert (or anyone) would pass on a job that increases their yearly income by almost ten fold you're nuts. Sure, I doubt CBS would pay Colbert $50 million right off the bat, but he'd likely triple his yearly income at the very least with prospect of moving into Letterman income territory in five to ten years. I also disagree with the contention that Colbert wouldn't be funny without his conservative, Bill O' Reilly shtik. If you watch him regularly, you'll know he has the sharpest minds/wits of any late-night talk show hosts. He spend decades honing his skills in improve. I generally finds he gets bigger laughs the few times he breaks from character. Moreover, the few times he's been interviewed while not in character he's been pretty hilarious. CBS would be lucky to get Colbert. Apparently his contract with Comedy Central ends in 2014. With Dave leaving early or mid 2015, it would give Colbert the right amount of time to work on his network show. Edited April 6, 2014 by downzy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johnny Drama Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Nah, i like him Ferguson that is.If I were a Scot, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DR DOOM Posted April 6, 2014 Share Posted April 6, 2014 Dave vs Madonna was fucking great too, both times Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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