David Letterman Retiring in 2015

[gigantes]

one of the most thoughtful comedians in the industry.

his show's a bit stale now, though.

interesting interview he did when he first started in the business....

cool interview, thanks. interesting to hear about his beer and anxiety issues.

anyway, i concur... whenever i try to catch up with him, he just doesn't hold me the way he used to. then again, that's true of just about every long-running act i've ever followed. even michael feldman's show i have to take a break from every few months.

the guy almost died of a massive heart attack, though... kind of a gift that he decided to soldier on for so long afterwards.

my favorite bits are probably the alka seltzer suit stunt and the time steve martin dropped by to exhibit his priceless collection of chinese porcelain, only to have a herd of goats run through and smash them.

[KevinNYC]

Some really nice reactions from other comedians.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/04/showbi...retiring-reax/

and a good critical piece on his influence
http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/03/showbi...ing-influence/

This one also has some memorable clips. Reminded me of the giant crush I used I have on Drew Barrymore.

[Myth]

Some really nice reactions from other comedians.

http://www.cnn.com/2014/04/04/showbi...retiring-reax/

What is Leno's reaction?

[Myth]

Btw, I was watching this earlier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLQwp-kTXEg

5:20-5:50 is some pretty interesting foreshadowing of Conan.

[KevinNYC]

Btw, I was watching this earlier: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sLQwp-kTXEg

5:20-5:50 is some pretty interesting foreshadowing of Conan.

This is kind of like when someone dies, I'm feeling a ton of nostalgia right now. I remembered when Letterman wearing wrestling shoes with his suit was the coolest thing around. Then I remembered I was on the wrestling team in high school.....haven't thought of that in forever.

Also, this clip is a good example of how he could come across like he didn't have a care in the world on camera, but he was wound pretty tight most of the time.

[KevinNYC]

Reminded of his show right after 9/11 and when he did the full show with Warren Zevon right after Zevon was diagnosed with cancer. Classy move.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z7Mirkd3CT4

[BurningHammer]

So here are candidates:

- Craig Ferguson
- Conan O'Brien
- Stephen Colbert
- Chelsea Handler
- Louie CK
- Tina Fey

Anybody else?

[PieceOfFelt]

So here are candidates:

- Craig Ferguson
- Conan O'Brien
- Stephen Colbert
- Chelsea Handler
- Louie CK
- Tina Fey

Anybody else?

Ferguson would be the best choice. The last four would be painfully bad.

[Smook A.]

I wanna see a change

Lets get a black guy to become the next host. Would be cool

[gigantes]

What is Leno's reaction?

the same chortling sound you'd expect from a six-year old opening a pack of bubble gum?

I wanna see a change

Lets get a black guy to become the next host. Would be cool...[/IMG]

i'm still pretty broken-hearted and bitter about bernie mac and robin harris passing early.

not that i really have a fixation with the dead, but does anyone measure up now that they (and eddie murphy) have passed on?

[Done_And_Done]

I've always been a Letterman guy so while I expected this to inevitably happen in the not so distant future, I was hoping he would hold on for at least another 3 years. The guy is and was a pioneer in the industry. Wish him well...