Phil Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Stephen Colbert is CBS' top choice to replace the retiring David Letterman, and has indicated that he's willing to take over the Late Show when the time comes, people familiar with both sides of the discussions tell Mashable. Colbert has not had any formal contract discussions with CBS, and no agreement is in place, but sources tell Mashable that he first engaged with network executives while Letterman was still mulling the timing of his retirement. Though CBS has had conversations with other candidates, including Colbert's Comedy Central counterpart Jon Stewart, individuals with knowledge of the situation say Colbert is currently the front-and-center candidate. http://mashable.com/2014/04/04/stephen-colbert-replace-david-letterman-late-night/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Confirmed: @GuardianUSBreaking: Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman as Late Show host, CBS confirms trib.al/4SyWOOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Good decision. COuld have been much worse Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 It's official now. Great choice for them. I've never really watched Colbert but I do know how popular he is. This is definitely going to put CBS back near the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High and Wide Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Uggh. I'd have rather Stewart. His show is more on par with that of Late Night than Colbert. Plus, Colbert is one of my faves. I feel he's going to be subdued. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Uggh. I'd have rather Stewart. His show is more on par with that of Late Night than Colbert. Plus, Colbert is one of my faves. I feel he's going to be subdued. Guys like him and Conan are epic mistakes to put on network late night. Their fan base is very specific. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High and Wide Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Guys like him and Conan are epic mistakes to put on network late night. Their fan base is very specific. I'd argue Cobert more so. He's a parody and has been such since he was on The Daily Show. Before that he was on Strangers with Candy. I think it's kind of risky for him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CreaseCrusader91 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Guys like him and Conan are epic mistakes to put on network late night. Their fan base is very specific. How so? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 How so? 17-30 year olds that like professional wrestling and South Park. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rizz GAWD Lav No Cap FrFr Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 17-30 year olds that like professional wrestling and South Park. If only Phil watched Jon Stewart he'd have been canned a long time ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I like Colbert, but this is a mistake. Colbert is 100% shtick. I'm sure his opening monologue will be fine and he'll come up with some fun/entertaining reoccurring segments that will appeal to some viewers, but he doesn't interview guests, he either mocks them outright or mocks them in a sarcastic way that supports their position. Stewart would have been a better choice, although I can't imagine why he'd want to leave the Daily Show. He gets paid a shit ton, gets a lot of vacation, gets to leave to work on side projects and only puts out a half hour show 4 nights a week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Stewart, from what I remember, is the highest paid "late night" guy, period. He makes insane money per episode/season doing the Daily Show. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Stewart, from what I remember, is the highest paid "late night" guy, period. He makes insane money per episode/season doing the Daily Show. I just googled this to see: http://variety.com/2013/tv/news/who-are-the-highest-paid-stars-in-tv-1200585236/ According to a report by TV Guide, “The Daily Show” host Jon Stewart is taking home between $25 and $30 million a year, topping broadcast network competitors Jay Leno and David Letterman, who have seen salary cuts in recent years. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Yeah, there you go. I can't see him passing that cushy a job up for a late night gig that requires more work, likely for less pay, even if it means a prime time slot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fletch Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I like Colbert, but this is a mistake. Colbert is 100% shtick. I'm sure his opening monologue will be fine and he'll come up with some fun/entertaining reoccurring segments that will appeal to some viewers, but he doesn't interview guests, he either mocks them outright or mocks them in a sarcastic way that supports their position. Stewart would have been a better choice, although I can't imagine why he'd want to leave the Daily Show. He gets paid a shit ton, gets a lot of vacation, gets to leave to work on side projects and only puts out a half hour show 4 nights a week. Disagree, there's no way they're just sticking a monologue in front of the Colbert Report and expanding guests/interviews. Colbert is a bright guy and sharp, so he's got to know that his schtick has a limited shelf life and he's gotta have a different approach for an hour late night show. I think it was a good choice - and if he doesn't get it done there's always a Plan B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NYRangers92 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Colbert will be more than fine. You dont think CBS screen-tested him in the format before giving him the offer? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 They already said he wasn't going to be playing the character. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Disagree, there's no way they're just sticking a monologue in front of the Colbert Report and expanding guests/interviews. Colbert is a bright guy and sharp, so he's got to know that his schtick has a limited shelf life and he's gotta have a different approach for an hour late night show. I think it was a good choice - and if he doesn't get it done there's always a Plan B. Have Jay Leno unretire and swoop in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
I am Scags Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Have Jay Leno unretire and swoop in? That man has no shame. He probably already has his lawyers working on a preliminary contract deal with CBS just in case. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 If only he were funny... maybe people wouldn't care about him doing things like that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Leno? Didn't he dominate the late night rating for... ever? And can get his job back at any time? Sounds like he was doing something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Katy Perry? Didn't she dominate the top-40 charts for like... ever? Sounds like she was doing something right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Leno's comedy was tame as can be. It's not surprising that he was insanely popular in this country. He rarely offended anyone with his comedy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 Leno's comedy was tame as can be. It's not surprising that he was insanely popular in this country. He rarely offended anyone with his comedy. Exactly why he sucked IMO. No edge = no risk = no reward. Why should people be rewarded for being mediocre? Eff that noise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphinity 2.0 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Exactly why he sucked IMO. No edge = no risk = no reward. Why should people be rewarded for being mediocre? Eff that noise. He sucked to you, but you weren't his target audience. These late night shows are big on their target audience and pandering to them. Leno was the master of the middle-aged, older population. His humor was right up their alley. Not controversial, not silly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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