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CBS names Colbert as Letterman replacement

It will be sad to see the Colbert report disappear due to his departure to the Late Show but I think he will loose the essence of what is now the character of Stephen Colbert in order to the this new job.
 
CanadaJohn said:
It doesn't matter much to me, but Colbert seems like a really strange choice. Good for him signing a five year contract - I hope his money is guaranteed since I have a feeling he'll never make it anywhere near five years.
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I think he will, on his show now he sometimes shows his interviewing brilliance during his interviews on the Colbert Report, sure it will be toned down but his on his feet interviewing ability will not disappear after he changes jobs. Also, he is a comedian and will do the same thing for part of the Late Show (from what I remember when I last saw it years ago).
 
Dittohead not! said:
Limbaugh can be funny, too. He just doesn't realize it or try to be. His points are hilariously absurd.
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But with him on something like the Late Show they can just stick a fork in it because it will be done. Which "liberal" Hollywood star will want to sit next to Limbaugh due to his spotty and very conservative past.
 
This will most likely mean that Colbert will not make it to his 10 year anniversary of his Colbert report (because he started October 17th 2005), that also sucks, a 10 year anniversary would have been a great achievement for his kind of show.
 
I always liked Jon Stewart better. Colbert to me was a less-insightful host riding Stewart's coat-tails.

And for all those praising Colbert's brilliant interviews...wtf are you watching? He only lets the interviewee say two words then interjects with some "gotcha!" remark that completely disrupts the rhythm of the guy trying to answer his question. It's like the comedic version of an O'Reilly interview.
 
Peter King said:
But with him on something like the Late Show they can just stick a fork in it because it will be done. Which "liberal" Hollywood star will want to sit next to Limbaugh due to his spotty and very conservative past.
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Can you imagine Limbaugh on the late show? on Comedy Central? OMG!
 
Maybe this question has been answered, but does anyone know if he is going to be himself, or the character he plays on Comedy Central?
 
I love Steven Colbert and like others, I'm sorry to see him end his own show.

I'm also sorry Letterman is retiring, because frankly I really like the guy. Nobody can bring out the comic genius of his guests like Letterman, with his facial expressions, self-deprecating gestures, he plays the part of straight-man to make his guests (those who have a personality beyond that of soggy cornflakes) look truly excellent. Those who are stoned, drunk or just plain lousy, Dave can put in their place with a smirk and a sharp-witted quip.

Personally, I don't think I've ever loved anything as much as watching Letterman, who is scared to death of animals, host Jack Hanna's menagerie. Watching Dave's expression when Hanna plops something with fangs and claws on Dave's desk is comedy gold. I will truly miss that. :(

I hope Colbert does well and surpasses expectations. He's a brilliant comic with a razor-sharp wit, and whatever he brings to the new Late Night Show will no doubt be incredibly interesting.
 
Paschendale said:
I'd rather he keep doing what he's doing. His voice is powerful in the realm of politics and media analysis to just do straight comedy. I think he'll lose something by having to fit that mold rather than the more politically focused one he has now.
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It will be interesting to see which company is more restrictive of true 'free speech', Viacom or CBS.

I'm looking forward to the change, but will certainly miss The Report. :)
 
Zyphlin said:
That's kind of my thought too. He's definitely talented and I like him as an interviewer...but the shtick he's been doing for years isn't going to work as a late night network host. I absolutely think he can adapt, but at the same time it's a question of whether or not how he adapts actually interests people.
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I doubt he will continue that shtick. He's musically talented too. I would expect he gives Fallon some good competition.
 
He should be fine, although I thought that about Conan.
 
Fiddytree said:
He should be fine, although I thought that about Conan.
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I've never been a big Conan fan. He's okay as a comedian, but I never pictured him as a late night host. He has improved immensely over the years though.
 
Thorgasm said:
I've never been a big Conan fan. He's okay as a comedian, but I never pictured him as a late night host. He has improved immensely over the years though.
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I thought Conan could get it out of the banality of Leno, and to an extent he did.

When Leno was reinstated, Craig and Letterman instantly became more interesting. Fallon....I don't know. He does friendly, but kind of dull well-and he doesn't have to worry about inappropriately cracking up in the middle of a skit.
 
MildSteel said:
lol

BTW I saw where you said you voted against Goldwater. Dang!!! You be as old as my grandpappy!!!! :lamo
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I would have voted for Kennedy, but the 26th. amendment hadn't passed yet.

Now, you kids get off my lawn, you hear! And pull those pants up.
 
Fiddytree said:
I thought Conan could get it out of the banality of Leno, and to an extent he did.

When Leno was reinstated, Craig and Letterman instantly became more interesting. Fallon....I don't know. He does friendly, but kind of dull well-and he doesn't have to worry about inappropriately cracking up in the middle of a skit.
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I really like Kimmel. If Colbert didn't take Letterman's spot, I would think he should be the one to do it. Of course, that's ignoring his contract obligations with ABC.
 
Dittohead not! said:
I would have voted for Kennedy, but the 26th. amendment hadn't passed yet.

Now, you kids get off my lawn, you hear! And pull those pants up.
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Hey old man, dem be my dawgs! :lamo
 
Grim17 said:
Maybe this question has been answered, but does anyone know if he is going to be himself, or the character he plays on Comedy Central?
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On his new show Colbert is going to portray a pathetic "stick in the mud" conservative republicon who plays a comedically talented progressive liberal, effectively pretending to be an egocentric racist asshole right wing libertarian similar to BillO.
It may be a little hard for shallow-minded conservatives to follow, but expect at least three layers of diametrically politically opposed personas.
 
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Fiddytree said:
I thought Conan could get it out of the banality of Leno, and to an extent he did.

When Leno was reinstated, Craig and Letterman instantly became more interesting. Fallon....I don't know. He does friendly, but kind of dull well-and he doesn't have to worry about inappropriately cracking up in the middle of a skit.
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I dont find Fallon dull at all.

Considering that most of the late night interviews are with celebrities....I dont expect much except entertainment because I am not remotely interested in their lives which when examined...are not anymore interesting than anyone elses.

When they do get the politicians or headline makers of the moment, they do (all) seem to change tracks and attempt softball discussion on the issues or event.
 
pbrauer said:
This is a great choice, and made so quickly.

CBS names Colbert as Letterman replacement

CBS moved quickly to replace David Lettermanafter the late-night host announced his retirement last week. Confirming speculation, Stephen Colbert, of Comedy Central's Colbert Report, will take over the Late Show sometime next year.

Colbert, whose current contract expires at year end, signed a five-year deal to host the show, which will begin when Letterman decides to step down when his contract expires in August 2015, though he could choose to leave earlier next year.

MORE: Top 10 reasons we're excited about Colbert

"Simply being a guest on David Letterman's show has been a highlight of my career," Colbert said in a statement. "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."

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Good choice. I like Stephen Colbert. I was thinking they might pick that guy who comes on after Letterman. You know the one with the Scottish accent. I can't think of his name:roll:
 
Dittohead not! said:
Limbaugh can be funny, too. He just doesn't realize it or try to be. His points are hilariously absurd.
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Well when Oxcy Rush gets his nuts in a bind with some wild eyed rant he retreats to his fall-back 'theater of the absurd'. He is nothing if not consistent. :roll:
 
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