# Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman **URL:** \ **Category:** Cafe Society\ **Created:** [April 10, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804 "2014-04-10T16:10:08Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:10pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/1 "2014-04-10T16:10:08Z")
No link yet. It’s showing as breaking news. Link should be available in a few minutes. Quite a Blow too Comedy Central. The Colbert Report is the only show I watch on that channel. I’ve seen reports that Stephen may drop the conservative character he used. Would he be as funny as himself? ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/2 "2014-04-10T16:11:12Z")
Sounds like a very Colbert-ish news item, if you get my meaning. ---
**Author:** ![SaharaTea](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/e9a140/32.png) [@SaharaTea](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SaharaTea)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/3 "2014-04-10T16:13:16Z")
Interesting, I didn’t expect an annoucement this fast. While I think it’s a shame Colbert will have to drop his conservative persona, this is a good choice and will certainly give Fallon a run for his money. ---
**Author:** ![Czarcasm](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/czarcasm/32/4050_2.png) [@Czarcasm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Czarcasm)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:15pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/4 "2014-04-10T16:15:23Z")
[From the Washington Post.](http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/style-blog/wp/2014/04/10/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman-on-late-show/) ---
**Author:** ![Grrr](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grrr/32/146_2.png) [@Grrr](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Grrr)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:16pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/5 "2014-04-10T16:16:35Z")
[Linky](http://variety.com/2014/tv/news/stephen-colbert-to-replace-david-letterman-1201155423/) Dammit! I’m going to miss the Colbert Report. ETA: Ninja’d! ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/6 "2014-04-10T16:17:29Z")
Ah, good. I see a link has been found. There will be dozen of sources within the hour. ---
**Author:** ![Becky2844](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/91b2a8/32.png) [@Becky2844](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Becky2844)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:18pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/7 "2014-04-10T16:18:19Z")
Good choice. ---
**Author:** ![Gangster\_Octopus](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/a8b319/32.png) [@Gangster\_Octopus](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Gangster_Octopus)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/8 "2014-04-10T16:20:28Z")
I gotta believe that Colbert himself is getting tired of playing the character. ---
**Author:** ![ctnguy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/6de8d8/32.png) [@ctnguy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/ctnguy)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/9 "2014-04-10T16:20:41Z")
Comedy Central should get John Oliver back from HBO and give him the slot vacated by Colbert. ---
**Author:** ![aceplace57](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/aceplace57/32/3500_2.png) [@aceplace57](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/aceplace57)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/10 "2014-04-10T16:23:45Z")
I feel the same way. It’s like announcing the death of the Stephen Colbert character. I really liked that character. I was hoping Jon Stewart would replace Letterman. Then I could have two great shows to watch. The Colbert Report and the new show. > [@SaharaTea](#): > > Interesting, I didn’t expect an annoucement this fast. While I think it’s a shame Colbert will have to drop his conservative persona, this is a good choice and will certainly give Fallon a run for his money. ---
**Author:** ![Bryan\_Ekers](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/bryan_ekers/32/183_2.png) [@Bryan\_Ekers](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Bryan_Ekers)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:23pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/11 "2014-04-10T16:23:51Z")
Huh. My skepticism was misplaced, apparently. I have misgivings, since I always found the celebrity and musical-guest segments on _The Colbert Report_ to be tedious, and _Late Night with Stephen Colbert_ is bound to have a lot more of them. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/12 "2014-04-10T16:25:47Z")
I don’t have any doubts that he can host a show as himself and I’m interested to see what that looks like. But I’m sorry to lose The Colbert Report even though it’s had a good long run. ---
**Author:** ![Frazzled](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/frazzled/32/3368_2.png) [@Frazzled](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Frazzled)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:30pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/13 "2014-04-10T16:30:25Z")
> [@ctnguy](#): > > Comedy Central should get John Oliver back from HBO and give him the slot vacated by Colbert. This would be the best possible case. John Oliver was hilarious in the role. How’s is HBO show doing? I wouldn’t be at all surprised if this isn’t what actually ends up happening. ---
**Author:** ![bup](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/6bbea6/32.png) [@bup](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/bup)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:33pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/14 "2014-04-10T16:33:30Z")
I’m going to miss the Colbert character, but he has done that for many years now. It’s a good choice. ---
**Author:** ![Marley23](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/45deac/32.png) [@Marley23](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Marley23)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:34pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/15 "2014-04-10T16:34:13Z")
“Last Week Tonight” doesn’t start until April 27th. I’m looking forward to it. ---
**Author:** ![GrandWino](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/grandwino/32/67_2.png) [@GrandWino](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/GrandWino)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:37pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/16 "2014-04-10T16:37:02Z")
Very excited by this news. Colbert can do so much more than his “Colbert” persona schtick, as great as it is. Here’s his statement, it’s fun: “Simply being a guest on David Letterman’s show has been a highlight of my career,” Colbert said in a statement. “I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave’s lead. I’m thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you’ll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth.” ---
**Author:** ![kstarnes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4da419/32.png) [@kstarnes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kstarnes)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/17 "2014-04-10T16:40:38Z")
link: [http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/stephen-colbert-late-show-article-1.1752117](http://www.nydailynews.com/entertainment/tv-movies/stephen-colbert-late-show-article-1.1752117) and: [Stephen Colbert Named Letterman Replacement](http://www.businessinsider.com/stephen-colbert-named-letterman-replacement-2014-4) ---
**Author:** ![Indyellen](https://sea3.discourse-cdn.com/straightdope/user_avatar/boards.straightdope.com/indyellen/32/4176_2.png) [@Indyellen](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Indyellen)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/18 "2014-04-10T16:43:01Z")
There’s already a thread over in **Cafe Society**. ---
**Author:** ![kstarnes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4da419/32.png) [@kstarnes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kstarnes)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:43pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/19 "2014-04-10T16:43:14Z")
I’m a big fan of Colbert and I wonder if this means that he’ll have to abandon The Report? I guess it’s too much to expect that he’ll do both shows, is it even possible? In any case, I will eagerly follow this development with eager eagerness. Let’s see how it develops. I was sad when Leno retired finally (for real.) I always thought he was under-rated. Jimmy Fallow isn’t bad, he has his own charm. I’ll tell you what show has really stunk: Conan on TBS, back when COnan followed Leno, he was great: daring, creative, interesting. When he was The Tonight Show, he was terrible he really dialed back, and now he’s doing TBS and i don’t what that show is… it’s just not as good ---
**Author:** ![kstarnes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/4da419/32.png) [@kstarnes](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/kstarnes)\ **Post date:** [April 10, 2014, 4:44pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804/20 "2014-04-10T16:44:32Z")
> [@Indyellen](#): > > There’s already a thread over in **Cafe Society**. Oops! [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/stephen-colbert-will-replace-david-letterman/685804.md?page=2)