David Letterman Retiring

David Letterman Retiring

I was more of a Letterman kind of guy growing up mainly because he was more into doing skits and bringing in strange/fake guests. He felt more like SNL than Carson did. Carson was a showman and host, and Letterman was an entertainer/comedian. I also liked that he wasn't a company man either. He would make fun of the higher ups. I stayed up late sometimes to watch Letterman after Carson.

I thought he got screwed out of The Tonight Show when Leno took over. And, he found a home CBS. Ratings weren't as good as CBS wanted, but they made money off of the show.

I can see why Letterman wants to leave. From LA Times, ((While Letterman dominated the late-night ratings 20 years ago, his show is more of an also-ran these days. "Late Show" is edged out by Kimmel among young adults — and Fallon has a more than 2-to-1 lead there.))

I also think Kimmel and Fallon come from the Letterman school of hosting. Have bits and have an edge. It is interesting that they're beating him in the ratings. Part of that has to do with the Internet presence they have in promotion.

So long, Letterman and happy retirement.

Now, what is Paul Shaffer going to do with his time?  Blues Brothers 3000?