thispersonstinks April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 (edited) The writing was on the wall that Colbert was the lead person and eventual replacement after hearing nearly the other candidates dropped out or took other gigs. Now, this quote I find fascinating: Via @TVMoJoe CBS Ent. boss Nina Tassler on report that Chelsea Handler was in talks w/ CBS: "I have no knowledge of that. And you'd think I would." Someone wanted the spotlight badly and could be the odd person out. Edited April 10, 2014 by thispersonstinks Link to comment
Kromm April 10, 2014 Share April 10, 2014 Woo! Man Colbert is going to destroy the Jimmy's. I'm praying for it. Both of those guys irritate me in certain ways. Speculation: I bet Fox may get on the Talk Show path too and try to launch one now. The time will be ripe because there's going to be a lot of chaos. 1 Link to comment
ramble April 11, 2014 Share April 11, 2014 I don't understand this line of thinking. Meyers and Fallon have gotten upswings in the ratings since they started their shows, Kimmel has settled in comfortably, Colbert will be taking over Letterman, Fergeson is doing well. It's completely my own opinion. Like I said I think it will be a slow death, but then again, I believe most of the way we view tv Is going to change eventually. I occasionally substitute & between that & listening to the teens my kids hang out with I hear them being quite dismissive of certain types of programming & the rigid structure of traditional tv. I remember as a kid being excited about being old enough to watch the late night talk shows & I don't see any kids really caring about the concept. Then again, as I said just my option, two cents, anecdotal, etc. Link to comment
dbrits April 11, 2014 Share April 11, 2014 The writing was on the wall that Colbert was the lead person and eventual replacement after hearing nearly the other candidates dropped out or took other gigs. Now, this quote I find fascinating: Via @TVMoJoe CBS Ent. boss Nina Tassler on report that Chelsea Handler was in talks w/ CBS: "I have no knowledge of that. And you'd think I would." Someone wanted the spotlight badly and could be the odd person out. Oh, thanks goodness! I'm ashamed to be of the same gender as Handler. She needs to stay far, far away from this whole situation. Link to comment
Milburn Stone April 16, 2014 Share April 16, 2014 I wonder what Paul will do? Seriously, he has been such a wonderful fixture of the show for decades; it seems the perfect role for him. I hope he finds some equally high-profile role for himself, whether on television or some other medium. 1 Link to comment
Kromm April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 I wonder what Paul will do? Seriously, he has been such a wonderful fixture of the show for decades; it seems the perfect role for him. I hope he finds some equally high-profile role for himself, whether on television or some other medium. Paul may just be ready for retirement himself. But if he isn't? Even through his Letterman years he had the ability and pull to periodically perform as a band-leader at large for other gigs (like on Award shows or special charity events). There are only a limited number of dedicated band gigs on TV (talk shows, the musical competition shows, the dancing shows), so those probably won't be open, but he won't be out of work. I imagine if he wanted to he could easily put together a touring band, for example. He probably could work Vegas backing a big celeb singer (although I suppose the ones already in gigs there are committed to their current bands). Stuff like that though. Link to comment
Milburn Stone April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 I imagine if he wanted to he could easily put together a touring band, for example. That makes sense. "The Paul Shaffer Late Show Band Revue." Maybe like a touring variety show more than just a band. I'd probably go see it! Link to comment
Tara Ariano April 17, 2014 Share April 17, 2014 Chelsea Handler's campaigning for this job (and The Late Late Show) inspired this post! Link to comment
Kromm April 24, 2014 Share April 24, 2014 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FkhF3AfJeUY 1 Link to comment
Morrigan April 25, 2014 Share April 25, 2014 That Colbert interview on Letterman this week made me nervous. I love him "in character" but I'm not so sure this is going to work out. Link to comment
Kromm April 26, 2014 Share April 26, 2014 That Colbert interview on Letterman this week made me nervous. I love him "in character" but I'm not so sure this is going to work out. Do you mean overall, or just in terms of your own taste? (please note this is not questioning your taste, in the least, I'm just wondering if you mean that as an overall evaluation or a personal one) Link to comment
A Boston Gal April 27, 2014 Share April 27, 2014 IMO, Stephen was charming and quick on his feet during the interview. Loved how he tied together how interns were not paid back in the day with wondering whether he's getting paid on his next job. Link to comment
Prevailing Wind May 21, 2014 Share May 21, 2014 I wasn't surprised at Dave's announcement. He's been phoning it in for years. I firmly believe he was just hanging around until Leno was gone. 1 Link to comment
alynch December 10, 2014 Share December 10, 2014 CBS just announced the official end date: May 20, 2015 (a Wednesday). Link to comment
nowandlater December 10, 2014 Share December 10, 2014 CBS just announced the official end date: May 20, 2015 (a Wednesday). Last day of May sweeps. Now the question is, when does Colbert start? (I read somewhere they might want to remodel the Ed Sullivan over the summer.) Link to comment
alynch December 10, 2014 Share December 10, 2014 Bill Carter's assuming that Colbert won't take over until fall. Whether that means the show will be dark or employing guest hosts is anyone's guess. Link to comment
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