He's built a brand playing a character. If he drops the character his current fanbase may drop him. I mean he's gonna get attention due to his name and who he's replacing but if it ain't broke don't fix it.
Stephen Colbert To Replace Letterman
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feelosofer
#ninergang
I understand that, but late night tv is a marathon not a sprint ask George Lopez. Dude changed his brand so quickly and threw people off. He underestimated the intelligence of his audience and TBS and made his spiel generic, and he lost what made him unique. I actually think if Colbert is close to the way he is on his show and stays consistent with a few tweaks he will be fine. Yea he has played a character, but he is a great comedian first. Kinda like Paul Reubens. Dude has been Peewee Herman for 30 years but take that away he's still a funny dude.
Wargames
One Of The Last Real Ones To Do It
I think its a smart move, Colbert can be funny without being raunchy and idiots were catching feelings over him doing satire anyhow.
In addition his contract was up and I wouldn't be surprised if that was part of David Letterman deciding to leave. Knowing they could get somebody competent to take the job over.
In addition his contract was up and I wouldn't be surprised if that was part of David Letterman deciding to leave. Knowing they could get somebody competent to take the job over.
Real
Location: Under Your Skin
George Lopez was doing great @ 11pm. Only reason why he's not on the air now is b/c TBS gave Conan his time slot.
feelosofer
#ninergang
I don't disagree but his stuff was in decline towards that latter half of run, but I liked him a lot, he was hilarious. Funnier than Conan actually. But it's all relative, Lopez's new sitcom is funny, he's an adaptable dude, I'd check for his stuff in any format.
Smokin Rider
I been official
Really ? Can't hate. Dude has been doing well for himself. Went from stat boy on PTI to replacing Max Kellerman on Around the Horn, to GMA now
Good for Reali but now I will probably never watch ESPN again. ATH was the ony worthwhile show they had. they probably gonna get some lame to be the host
I doubt he's leaving ATH. Joining GMA as a correspondent only.Good for Reali but now I will probably never watch ESPN again. ATH was the ony worthwhile show they had. they probably gonna get some lame to be the host
Mr Hate Coffee
Veteran
Who the hell still watches these late night shows in 2014
I swear I came in to say this exact same shyt. I can't remember the last time I sat down and watched any of them shows live.
infamousred
All Star
he seemed pretty funny from some appearances i saw him do on other peoples shows. anything is better than those 2 old b*stards we had to deal with for years. no more sitting through unfunny/ repetitive monologues
Who the hell still watches these late night shows in 2014
All old people eventually adopt that shyt as nightly viewing.
Those types are in bed by 9pm.
JerseyBoy23
Veteran
He's gonna have some catching up to do since Fallon has amassed a lead over Letterman and Kimmel. Good idea though by CBS, Ferguson wasn't gonna cut it.
the misguided hate never ceases to amaze me
they should kill off his right wing character in a dramatic fashion.
Breh, you really think that's all he is? Or that his fans don't recognize that he's much more than a character? Most of his fan base is sophisticated enough to tell the difference. He's more talented than Fallon and just as loved.