David Letterman

Dirty Blond · 04-06-2014, 01:25 PM

I'll miss his show. I grew up with it and it will be weird not to have it around anymore, but that's the way it goes.

*turtlefanforever* · 04-06-2014, 03:47 PM

I heard Jon Stewart is the favorite to take over, but conan, leno, chris rock, Louis CK, and a few other comedians are in the running.

A little *too* Raph · 04-06-2014, 05:33 PM

Leno? Surely you jest...

*turtlefanforever* · 04-06-2014, 06:05 PM

those were the names included. Leno is not a serious candidate he was just thrown in there cause the media likes him but Jon Stewart is the favorite to take the reins. with chris rock, Louis CK, Jerry Seinfeld, Craig Ferguson, among others not far behind. here's a top 10 list from the daily news

10. Jon Stewart — The host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” has long been considered a favorite to take over Letterman’s gig.

9. Chris Rock — Arguably one of the funniest comedians on the planet, and he’s already hosted his own HBO show in the past.

8. Conan O’Brien — He’s got the chops. He’s got the talent. He needs to get off cable so people can find him again.

7. Larry David — One of the funniest comedy writers of all time. Although he might yank out what little hair he has left the first time a stupid pet trick goes awry.

6. Louis C.K. — Another top comic, with serious talent. And he’s one heck of a talker.

5. Craig Ferguson — As CBS’ longtime late late guy, he’s made no secret that he’s long coveted his boss’ job.

4. Chelsea Handler — She’s funny, smart, acerbic and soon to be unemployed. Handler will be wrapping up her current E! late night talk show, “Chelsea Lately,” at the end of the year.

3. Tina Fey & Amy Poehler — They host the Golden Globes, and they cut their teeth doing late night comedy on “Saturday Night Live,” so the pair would obviously make incredible late night TV hosts, if only CBS could pry them away from NBC. You know, like the network did with Letterman.

2. Jerry Seinfeld — He’s a smooth talker, a funny guy and he knows how to work clean. And Jerry already has a hit talk show on the Web, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.”

And the number one person to replace David Letterman is...

1. Jay Leno — He’s unemployed, and we know he gets ratings.

A little *too* Raph · 04-06-2014, 06:54 PM

I would absolutely be down for Seinfeld, don't really see that happening either though

*Wildcat* · 04-07-2014, 12:22 AM

Hmmm people have speculated Craig Ferguson would replace him and from what Ive read Craig has not had his contract renewed.

I love Craig Ferguson but I do NOT want him to take over. His cartoonish humor and innuendo jokes would get toned down moving into that spotlight.

Don't want Tina Fey or Amy Poehler. They are so overrated and cliche. We don't need every late night host to be from SNL. I like Fallon though.

Chelsea Handler is not funny. Ive never liked her. She thinks shes cool but shes just a rehash comedian imo.

*Guitar_Raph* · 04-07-2014, 01:28 PM

Craig Ferguson isn't too bad. This April Fool's, he hosted The Price Is Right while Drew Carey did the Late Late Show. They also switched announcers & sidekicks/models.

Dirty Blond · 04-10-2014, 02:57 PM

Colbert just got the job.

A little *too* Raph · 04-10-2014, 04:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dirty Blond

Colbert just got the job.

Ugh, not a Colbert fan at all

04-06-2014, 01:25 PM	#1
Dirty Blond Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 827	David Letterman I'll miss his show. I grew up with it and it will be weird not to have it around anymore, but that's the way it goes.

04-06-2014, 03:47 PM	#2
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	yeah I heard Jon Stewart is the favorite to take over, but conan, leno, chris rock, Louis CK, and a few other comedians are in the running.

04-06-2014, 05:33 PM	#3
A little too Raph Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 561	Leno? Surely you jest... __________________ - "You're a claustrophobic" - "You want a fist in the mouth? I've never even looked at another guy"

04-06-2014, 06:05 PM	#4
turtlefanforever Foot Elite Join Date: Jan 2014 Posts: 3,098	no jest those were the names included. Leno is not a serious candidate he was just thrown in there cause the media likes him but Jon Stewart is the favorite to take the reins. with chris rock, Louis CK, Jerry Seinfeld, Craig Ferguson, among others not far behind. here's a top 10 list from the daily news 10. Jon Stewart — The host of Comedy Central’s “The Daily Show” has long been considered a favorite to take over Letterman’s gig. 9. Chris Rock — Arguably one of the funniest comedians on the planet, and he’s already hosted his own HBO show in the past. 8. Conan O’Brien — He’s got the chops. He’s got the talent. He needs to get off cable so people can find him again. 7. Larry David — One of the funniest comedy writers of all time. Although he might yank out what little hair he has left the first time a stupid pet trick goes awry. 6. Louis C.K. — Another top comic, with serious talent. And he’s one heck of a talker. 5. Craig Ferguson — As CBS’ longtime late late guy, he’s made no secret that he’s long coveted his boss’ job. 4. Chelsea Handler — She’s funny, smart, acerbic and soon to be unemployed. Handler will be wrapping up her current E! late night talk show, “Chelsea Lately,” at the end of the year. 3. Tina Fey & Amy Poehler — They host the Golden Globes, and they cut their teeth doing late night comedy on “Saturday Night Live,” so the pair would obviously make incredible late night TV hosts, if only CBS could pry them away from NBC. You know, like the network did with Letterman. 2. Jerry Seinfeld — He’s a smooth talker, a funny guy and he knows how to work clean. And Jerry already has a hit talk show on the Web, “Comedians in Cars Getting Coffee.” And the number one person to replace David Letterman is... 1. Jay Leno — He’s unemployed, and we know he gets ratings.

04-06-2014, 06:54 PM	#5
A little too Raph Stone Warrior Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 561	I would absolutely be down for Seinfeld, don't really see that happening either though __________________ - "You're a claustrophobic" - "You want a fist in the mouth? I've never even looked at another guy"

04-07-2014, 12:22 AM	#6
Wildcat Foot Elite Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: AZ Posts: 3,516	Hmmm people have speculated Craig Ferguson would replace him and from what Ive read Craig has not had his contract renewed. I love Craig Ferguson but I do NOT want him to take over. His cartoonish humor and innuendo jokes would get toned down moving into that spotlight. Don't want Tina Fey or Amy Poehler. They are so overrated and cliche. We don't need every late night host to be from SNL. I like Fallon though. Chelsea Handler is not funny. Ive never liked her. She thinks shes cool but shes just a rehash comedian imo. __________________ Nothing can survive the will to stay alive, cause if you try, you can do anything.

04-07-2014, 01:28 PM	#7
Guitar_Raph Superhero musician Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Dallas, Texas Posts: 2,191	Craig Ferguson isn't too bad. This April Fool's, he hosted The Price Is Right while Drew Carey did the Late Late Show. They also switched announcers & sidekicks/models. __________________ Mikey drums with nunchucks!

04-10-2014, 02:57 PM	#8
Dirty Blond Stone Warrior Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 827	Colbert just got the job.