Stephen Colbert to replace David Letterman

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 04-10-2014 03:55 PM

Stephen Colbert has been chosen by CBS to take David Letterman's spot hosting the "Late Show."

CBS released an official statement Thursday, April 10, announcing "The Colbert Report" anchor will take over for Letterman when he retires in 2015.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/04/1 ... 26474.html

BenSlain · Post by **BenSlain** » 04-11-2014 01:12 AM

I thought for sure they would have gone with John Stewart.

SquidInk · Post by **SquidInk** » 04-11-2014 01:13 AM

BenSlain wrote: I thought for sure they would have gone with John Stewart.

Why?

Raggedyann · Post by **Raggedyann** » 04-11-2014 01:26 AM

BenSlain wrote: I thought for sure they would have gone with John Stewart.

Glad they didn't get Stewart. He is doing just fine where he is.

BenSlain · Post by **BenSlain** » 04-12-2014 12:20 AM

SquidInk wrote: Why?

I just thought he was the dude in waiting.

Sam.I'm.Not · Post by **Sam.I'm.Not** » 04-12-2014 07:40 PM

I think Stewart has his dream job. Colbert on the other hand might want to be known for who he is and not his right wing persona.