G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I think the job is Colbert's if he wants it. That's what I've been seeing and hearing. Would satire on that level really work on network late night? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 Would satire on that level really work on network late night? I think he'd drop the satire. Know who I'd really like to see though? Ellen DeGeneres. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 He would. But Colbert and Stewart have good things going on at CC and their shows regularly destroy NBC, ABC, and CBS ratings. No incentive for them to leave. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinfan2k Posted April 5, 2014 Share Posted April 5, 2014 I think its going to be Colbert or Neil Patrick Harris. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Colbert it is! The CBS Television Network today announced that Stephen Colbert, the host, writer and executive producer of the Emmy and Peabody Award-winning “The Colbert Report,” will succeed David Letterman as the host of THE LATE SHOW, effective when Mr. Letterman retires from the broadcast. The five-year agreement between CBS and Colbert was announced by Leslie Moonves, President and CEO, CBS Corporation, and Nina Tassler, Chairman of CBS Entertainment.Read more: http://www.uproxx.com/tv/2014/04/meet-your-new-late-show-host-stephen-colbert/#ixzz2yV8e5OPMFollow us: UPROXX on Facebook Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperBash Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattFancy Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Late night just got really good. Kimmel, Fallon and Colbert should make for some good viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliz Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I think he'll do a great job. I find it kind of fascinating that you really never heard much of a vocal push for diversity here. There hasn't been a woman hosting one of these shows since Joan Rivers, and no one who isn't white since Arsenio. That seems very strange to me, in this day and age. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I think he'll do a great job. I find it kind of fascinating that you really never heard much of a vocal push for diversity here. There hasn't been a woman hosting one of these shows since Joan Rivers, and no one who isn't white since Arsenio. That seems very strange to me, in this day and age. Maybe it's just the sources I follow but damn near all I heard was a push for diversity. Especially when it came to a woman. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Colbert is a great choice, but he will have to drop his current persona. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bliz Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Maybe it's just the sources I follow but damn near all I heard was a push for diversity. Especially when it came to a woman. huh. interesting. Out of curiosity, were they pushing anyone in particular? It's hard to come up with many who seem like they have all the chops (including being enough of a household name) to jump straight into that 11:30 slot. Tina Fey. Chelsea Handler maybe. It's a short list. I could see someone like Sarah Silverman doing well, with time, but she'd probably be better off starting with a late late show and getting her stuff together first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
G.A.C.O.L.B. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 huh. interesting. Out of curiosity, were they pushing anyone in particular? It's hard to come up with many who seem like they have all the chops (including being enough of a household name) to jump straight into that 11:30 slot. Tina Fey. Chelsea Handler maybe. It's a short list. I could see someone like Sarah Silverman doing well, with time, but she'd probably be better off starting with a late late show and getting her stuff together first. I heard those three and anther big one was Ellen. Maybe the biggest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 huh. interesting. Out of curiosity, were they pushing anyone in particular? It's hard to come up with many who seem like they have all the chops (including being enough of a household name) to jump straight into that 11:30 slot. Tina Fey. Chelsea Handler maybe. It's a short list. I could see someone like Sarah Silverman doing well, with time, but she'd probably be better off starting with a late late show and getting her stuff together first. Ellen was the only female that was seriously considered for the gig. She would have been a good choice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
visionary Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 https://twitter.com/CharlieKayeCBS Just now: CBS President and CEO Leslie Moonves tells @CBSRadioNews Stephen Colbert will NOT be in character when he hosts The Late Show. 1:51 PM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TradeTheBeal! Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 So long, Colbert. We'll miss you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Toe Jam Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 So long, Colbert. We'll miss you. Wonder how he's going to kill him off? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DM72 Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Never thought Letterman was funny. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LeesburgSkinFan Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I think the whole talk show thing is played out. Yeah, it makes money, is cheap to produce, yada yada. But it’s a relic. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsburySkinsFan Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Colbert is a great choice, but he will have to drop his current persona.Which is why I'm not a fan of this move.His wry parody of politicians was one of the most powerful commentaries I've seen in my lifetime, and I hate that we're going to lose that. My fear is that many folks tuning in are going to want the perona, and they're gonna get something different and he'll suffer for it. It's like if Daniel Whitney dropped his stand-up persona to take up a whole new character. I hate to think Stephen has been type-cast, but the Colbert character is so strong that it will be truly hard to see him as anything other than the farce of the Right. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dan T. Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Yeah, though we've watched "Steven Colbert" for several years now, we have no idea how the non-"Steven Colbert" Steven Colbert will do, if you know what I mean. Frankly, the interview portion of The Colbert Report was always the weakest part of the program by a mile. But he's a smart, funny guy, so he can probably pull this off. And he'll probably be a better interviewer unchained from staying in character. And I do agree with Asbury. I'll miss the persona he created. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HogNose Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 Which is why I'm not a fan of this move. His wry parody of politicians was one of the most powerful commentaries I've seen in my lifetime, and I hate that we're going to lose that. My fear is that many folks tuning in are going to want the perona, and they're gonna get something different and he'll suffer for it. . I think Colbert will be a late night success without the persona. I've seen interviews with him when he is himself and I can see that working in a traditional Late Night show. He was still smart and witty but seemed more approachable which is what is needed with guests on a daily basis.Now if a guy like "Larry the Cable guy" dropped his persona it would be career suicide. He must get tired of that redneck act but the money makes up for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Complete Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 I don't think Colbert will do well in the ratings. He has a built in audience of people who like him and will watch, but he also has a built in audience of people who definitely will not. Might be okay for Comedy Central, for CBS, don't think so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
88Comrade2000 Posted April 10, 2014 Author Share Posted April 10, 2014 CBS took the safe route by going with another middle aged white guy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corcaigh Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 It will be interesting to see how Colbert performs. His interviews are either dull softball type if he is required to respect his guest, or abrasive and (sometimes) funny, but usually a disappointment. He likes to perform musical bits with guests but don't think he has close to Fallon's talent. Maybe with good writing and a sidekick, he can make it work. He's very, very sharp but will need to find the right balance. But I really don't care for the standard Late Night bland format with largely uninteresting 'big name' movie star guests, and an audience who seem way too excited for the fare they are getting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ixcuincle Posted April 10, 2014 Share Posted April 10, 2014 at least this isn't another SNL alumni. NBC only hires in-house Colbert is a fresh new face from a medium where he's already destroyed the current late night hosts, and built up a strong youthful following. He'll be fine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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