From his old NBC show - guest Cher in 1986
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Good!!! ... in itself
But hey, another embarrassingly low level creep will no doubt replace him. The network will want to retain their cache of low level thinkers.
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Good!!! ... in itself
But hey, another embarrassingly low level creep will no doubt replace him. The network will want to retain their cache of low level thinkers.
I agree with the GOOD!
Stephen Colbert is replacing him.
Who is he, and why should we care?
He's an American comedian. He used to have his own show on the Comedy Network called the Colbert Report. He's pretty darn funny. I am interested in seeing what he'll bring to the table.
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Not him. Postman, or whoever this thread is about.
I will miss Letterman. He has entertained me and made me laugh on many nights when it seemed laughter was not possible.
I do look forward to Stephen Colbert. ac_smile
I'm watching it now. Lots of old clips.
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Good!!! ... in itself
But hey, another embarrassingly low level creep will no doubt replace him. The network will want to retain their cache of low level thinkers.
We don't watch late night tv enough to say cc la femme.
ac_dunno
It was a great send-off, and here's how it started:
and here's how it ended:
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We don't watch late night tv enough to say cc la femme.
ac_dunno
If I miss it, like I did last night, I'll just catch it later on On Demand.
Wait.
Your President sends a farewell to one of those smarmy, sycophantic, desk riding ass lickers because he's retiring?
How many thousands of USEFUL people retire without so much as a "thank you" from a politician?
I can't STAND those "hosts" that sit at a desk, with the regimented coffee cup, reading idiotic lines from a teleprompter, and stroking celebrity egos for a living.
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We don't watch late night tv enough to say cc la femme.
ac_dunno
If I miss it, like I did last night, I'll just catch it later on On Demand.
Was it worth watching later On Demand Azhya?
I do not know yet, Fash. I will find out once I am back and able to use On Demand.
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Your President sends a farewell to one of those smarmy, sycophantic, desk riding ass lickers because he's retiring?
How many thousands of USEFUL people retire without so much as a "thank you" from a politician?
I can't STAND those "hosts" that sit at a desk, with the regimented coffee cup, reading idiotic lines from a teleprompter, and stroking celebrity egos for a living.
My sentiment exactly. These "shows" demonstrates the extent to which humans have evolved .. or maybe devolved would be more accurate.
Worse - According to several studies, a very large part of the population get most and / or all of their "news" and "views" (what to think) from these twats. No wonder government is a total clusterfuck and why we get the useless lamebrains we get into positions of power.
On the good side, keeping the masses happy keeps them off the streets and keeps us safe.
Peoples expectations and standards of what is good comedy and good entertainment have slowly declined over time such that today they are so low that some accept these shows as funny and good.
I never cared much for Letterman anyways.
He was too dry for my liking and was getting rather stale in his delivery.
I never knew what others saw in this ex Weatherman.
Oprah, Ellen de Generes are two others I never saw much in either.
America has odd sensibilities, what and why something or someone appeals to them, I'm not entirely sure.
Maybe these talk shows should try rotating their hosts more often, add some new faces to give the audience more variety and keep them comin' back.
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You obviously never watched the Letterman show. He despised guests who came on just to promote a new movie/album/tv series/line of perfume etc.....
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You obviously never watched the Letterman show. He despised guests who came on just to promote a new movie/album/tv series/line of perfume etc.....
What other reason do celebutards go on shows like his other than to promote a movie, record, book, line of clothing, perfucmes, etc.
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Letterman re-invented the late-night format; if a guest brought nothing else except a plug, he would openly show his contempt.
He leaves a remarkable legacy:
And then there was his further evolution toward a wise, patriarchal presence. He showed some vulnerability, sharing personal stuff a little easier. There was the heart surgery. Then there was 9/11, after which he was the first host back on the air, getting right to the core emotion of all of it from his stage in the middle of a grieving New York City. There was, of course, the scandals of his messy personal life. Then he stopped trying to pretend about his rivalry with Jay Leno, which opened him up further to his audience. He grew into a true statesman, going from being prickly and uncomfortable talking about personal matters and authentic sentiments to someone who could give the most sincere compliment, the most heartfelt speech.
MORE: http://www.hollywoodreporter.com/bastard-machine/david-letterman-legacy-saying-goodbye-796996
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You obviously never watched the Letterman show. He despised guests who came on just to promote a new movie/album/tv series/line of perfume etc.....
What other reason do celebutards go on shows like his other than to promote a movie, record, book, line of clothing, perfucmes, etc.
Nice try bob, lol
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You obviously never watched the Letterman show. He despised guests who came on just to promote a new movie/album/tv series/line of perfume etc.....
What other reason do celebutards go on shows like his other than to promote a movie, record, book, line of clothing, perfucmes, etc.
That is difficult to watch.
ac_unsure
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You obviously never watched the Letterman show. He despised guests who came on just to promote a new movie/album/tv series/line of perfume etc.....
What other reason do celebutards go on shows like his other than to promote a movie, record, book, line of clothing, perfucmes, etc.
That is difficult to watch.
ac_unsure
Celebutards are riduculously overpaid, narcissistic, self-righteous, brain dead, wastes of fucking skin.
That pretty much covers it
I'm with Gay BB on this. Letterman will be missed by many. He had newsmakers on his show. Don't be so bitter with newsmakers. No need to bash them nor worship them either. Whether we like it or not, there will always be newsmakers. He will be a tough act to follow. Colbert might bring something totally new and fresh. It's too bad it's always so late but I can watch it later at my convenience.
Gay BB, that was a good final show. Not too corny but real. He thanked all the staff that make his show possible and for putting up with his nonsense. That was a good top ten list and he had his family on the show as well and introduced them. He told them he loves them and thanked them for being his family, and that nothing else matters. Aw...
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Celebutards are riduculously overpaid, narcissistic, self-righteous, brain dead, wastes of fucking skin.
Funny, that's exactly how I feel about Letterman.
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ac_unsure
Oh, it's not all that bad, Fash. I invite you to see for yourself so that you can speak for yourself about it. If one were to ridicule anybody because they are "narcissistic, self-righteous, brain dead, wastes of fucking skin," just come to the forums. As I've said before, Letterman had newsmakers on his show and he was not "stroking the egos" of all of his guests. There were times when he was a jerk to a guest of his. Some of his guests endured some embarrassment as well. Anyway, it's okay. Letterman can't care less who likes him or dislikes him. Some of us enjoyed the show when we can.
I didn't like how Letterman treated some of his guests which is why I didn't watch him :)
Nothing's perfect.
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I liked the way he treated many of his vapid asshole guests. He was snarky and basically let them know what he thought of them.
I was also a fan of his dry humour and sarcasm. In his early days he was a breath of fresh air from the usual stale late night talk like Johnny Carson. Unfortunately in later years he just came off sour and angry.
I think he was there too long - same with Leno. I enjoy the odd episode of Jimmy Fallon now.
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ac_unsure
Oh, it's not all that bad, Fash. I invite you to see for yourself so that you can speak for yourself about it. If one were to ridicule anybody because they are "narcissistic, self-righteous, brain dead, wastes of fucking skin," just come to the forums. As I've said before, Letterman had newsmakers on his show and he was not "stroking the egos" of all of his guests. There were times when he was a jerk to a guest of his. Some of his guests endured some embarrassment as well. Anyway, it's okay. Letterman can't care less who likes him or dislikes him. Some of us enjoyed the show when we can.
I don't enjoy talk show formats when the guests are entertainers Azhya..
Real people discussing their jobs would be more appealing to me.
Fash, Letterman had newsmakers on his show and not only entertainers. Real people discussing their jobs have been guests on Letterman.
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I would enjoy watching an interview show with those type of guests.
Fash, do you consider this man an entertainer?
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An elected office holder.
This is how you interview celebutards.