Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman on "Late Show"

[Old Fart]

CBS didn't waste too much time finding a new host for the "Late Show." Exactly a week after David Letterman announced his plans to retire, his successor has been named.

Stephen Colbert, the host, writer and executive producer of "The Colbert Report," will replace Letterman in 2015.

"Stephen Colbert is one of the most inventive and respected forces on television," CBS Chairman and CEO Les Moonves said in a statement Thursday. "David Letterman's legacy and accomplishments are an incredible source of pride for all of us here, and today's announcement speaks to our commitment of upholding what he established for CBS in late night."

The 49-year-old Colbert, who signed a five-year deal, said in a statement: "Simply being a guest on David Letterman's show has been a highlight of my career. I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave's lead. I'm thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth."

The news will leave a big gap in the lineup at the Comedy Central, which has aired "The Colbert Report" since 2005.

Colbert's premiere date will be revealed after Letterman figures out a timetable for his final episodes. According to CBS, "Late Show" creative elements, as well as the producers and the location for the Colbert-hosted "Late Show" will be announced at a later date.

http://www.news9.com/story/25215377/stephen-colbert-to-replace-david-letterman-on-late-show

Not necessarily a step up but I'll be glad to see Letterman gone.

 

[CHenry]

This will be an improvement

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[ChuckC]

Easy transition for me, I despise them both.

 

[farmerbyron]

Swing and a miss. Colbert isn't very funny. Jon Stewart would have been a much better choice. While I do disagree with Jon Stewart on most stuff but at least he is funny.

 

[Coded-Dude]

I think Colbert does a better job at jabbing both sides than Stewart.

 

[FamousAJ]

Swing and a miss. Colbert isn't very funny. Jon Stewart would have been a much better choice. While I do disagree with Jon Stewart on most stuff but at least he is funny.

Yup..

 

[CBCollier]

I give it less than a year and he is done. Should help Jimmy Fallon out tho.

 

[flatwins]

Easy transition for me, I despise them both.

My thoughts too. Used to watch Letterman for years but now he's like a fart in a small room. Never watched Colbert so this will be easy.


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[Newtype3x]

I wonder how gradual his transition from his established Colbert Report character to Late Show will be? After watching The Larry Sanders Show I can't help but compare David's attitude toward his show to Larry's and how bitter dealing with the network can be for these hosts.

 

[Biggsly]

Easy transition for me, I despise them both.

I agree. I don't really care for either of them and never found them that funny.