David Letterman retiring

[Ray McKigney]

You really think Letterman would be okay with handing the show over to a ghey? Think again.

[Blarg]

Thanks for bringing the NAAWP point of view to the thread, Ray.

[Chimi]

While on the subject, I don't think Ellen would be bad either but I'm sure she's locked in with her current show.

[red321]

Tina Fey would be a great choice, doubt she's a candidate when Lorne Michaels produces both NBC late night shows.

 

You have to wonder if CBS is willing to go off the reservation and pick someone besides the standard 40 yr. old white male. Of all the networks, I think they are the least likely to do that. Ellen would be an interesting, but boring choice. She's likeable enough but skews older (and female). Neil Patrick might be an interesting choice. If you look in the Viacom family you already have John Stewart and Stephan Colbert. I don't think John Stewart would be a good fit, I think the Daily Show fits him like a glove. Stephan Colbert on the other hand...he would have to drop the character and have it be non political...or at least significantly less political. I'd keep an eye out for that one.

[stevestevens]

Tad and Halo Thunder

 

I would watch every night. 

[NJHalo]

Have Larry David host the show, but do it improv.

Do not tell him who the guests are until they come walking out.

Edited April 4, 2014 by NJHalo

[mp170.6]

There is nobody less funny than Chelsea Handler.

 

You don't have to worry about Chelsea Handler, she's approaching retirement age herself...or something. 

[Ray McKigney]

Tina Fey would be a great choice, doubt she's a candidate when Lorne Michaels produces both NBC late night shows.

 

You have to wonder if CBS is willing to go off the reservation and pick someone besides the standard 40 yr. old white male. Of all the networks, I think they are the least likely to do that. Ellen would be an interesting, but boring choice. She's likeable enough but skews older (and female). Neil Patrick might be an interesting choice. If you look in the Viacom family you already have John Stewart and Stephan Colbert. I don't think John Stewart would be a good fit, I think the Daily Show fits him like a glove. Stephan Colbert on the other hand...he would have to drop the character and have it be non political...or at least significantly less political. I'd keep an eye out for that one.

 

I'd love to see Stephen Colbert get it, but I don't think that will happen. He's a little too out there with his interviews. He'd have to tone it down x10.

[nate]

I am not a huge fan of Colbert's show but I am a fan of his, if that makes sense.  I think he is too over the top, a lot like Larry David would be.

 

I think NPH would be a slam dunk.

[HaloFan85]

They might go for someone like Adam Corolla.

[red321]

The thing with Colbert is he plays his character as very over the top...a pseudo O'Reilly. I guess the question is that his only schtick, or can he be funny without playing a character. I also think he "gets" the new media and platforms like Fallon and Kimmel do. Cezero has a good point as well, but at the same time he'd be going to a much bigger stage than he currently has, and that might be something he wants.

 

I agree re: Harris as well. He's definitely a talented guy...you just have to wonder can he do the interview side of things.

Edited April 4, 2014 by red321

[NJHalo]

Colbert is awesome. He lives by me and does a lot for the town.

 

Always has that nutty look on his face like he can't wait to tell you something.

[Jay]

Stuttering John

[red321]

Me smart....

 

http://talkingpointsmemo.com/livewire/stephen-colbert-david-letterman-late-show

[Chimi]

I like Stephen Colbert.  However, I wonder if a lot of his appeal is the character he plays more than who he actually is.  He's been doing the character so long, it's kind of odd watching him do interviews out of character.  It would be interesting, that is for sure.

[Taylor]

I love the idea of bringing out surprise guests for the host.

[HaloCory22]

NJ is spot on. Howard Stern would be an amazing choice. Spice things up in Late Night. He is very close to Letterman. Wouldn't surprise me if this happens since his Sirius deal ends after 2015.

[The Ghost of Bob Starr]

You guys are all off the mark.

Nothing gets better laughs than co-hosts Butcher and Scioscia.

The bullpen replaces the top ten (sure for laughs every night!).

[red321]

You guys are all off the mark.

Nothing gets better laughs than co-hosts Butcher and Scioscia.

The bullpen replaces the top ten (sure for laughs every night!).

 

yawn

[red321]

NJ is spot on. Howard Stern would be an amazing choice. Spice things up in Late Night. He is very close to Letterman. Wouldn't surprise me if this happens since his Sirius deal ends after 2015.

 

No way...not including the fact his reputation would turn off a good portion of the population...isn't he in his fifties? I would think they target someone much younger.

 

Oh, another name..I would hate but I'm sure it's crossed the mind of some folks. Ryan Seacrest.

[1nutkruk]

Andrew Dice Clay.  Just imagine it.

[1nutkruk]

No way...not including the fact his reputation would turn off a good portion of the population...isn't he in his fifties? I would think they target someone much younger.

 

Oh, another name..I would hate but I'm sure it's crossed the mind of some folks. Ryan Seacrest.

Stern is pushing 60, too old.

[1nutkruk]

Stern is pushing 60, too old.

Check that, Stern is 60.

[Chimi]

Howard Stern would never do it.  He's already got his radio show down to only 3 days a week and he complains all the time how he's tired and burned out.  Once his contract is up, I think he's retiring and from the sound of it, he can't wait.

[Hot Damn!]

There is nobody less funny than Chelsea Handler.

NPH would be awesome.

Chelsea Handler not funny, but Neil Patrick Harris would be awesome?