The Colbert Report - David Letterman's Retirement

Stephen pays tribute to David Letterman and his momentous contribution to late-night comedy.

About The Colbert Report:
As America's most fearless purveyor of "truthiness," Stephen Colbert shines a light on ego-driven punditry, moral hypocrisy and government incompetence, raising the bar for political satire.

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[spartanB]

I hate that Comedy Central essentially buried the Report. So hard to find all the videos.

[SuperToughnut]

Dave and Johnny were the reasons I was so tired at school the next morning. My sense of humor grew out of watching these guys. Dave rocks! Stephen will rock too!

Couldn't have happened to a better guy!

[withalittlehelpfrom]

5 years later, and he’s already done what Letterman never could: beat NBC in the ratings!

And he did it with politics, of all things.

[catgrenade]

I hope he doesn't shy away from politics just to break away from this character. His wit is so cutting, and in times like these, it's really cathartic. I think that's why I'm going to miss him on the Colbert Report so much. 

[johndotto]

From the first day of his adulthood watching David until actually replacing him. Wow.

[shawnjacob]

jon stewert, steven colbert, and john oliver are the only way i get news

[PetProjects]

"I do not envy whoever they pick to put in that chair."

I wonder why....

[jordanvalencia]

Steven:I do not envy whoever they try to put in that chair...

Us:We're not stupid Steven, we know it's you, good luck Steven LOL

[MrDan]

I predict Stephen will get the job and do it from home.

[seekluv]

Colbert Report= best late night show of all time!

[almahdialsharef]

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I blame everyone that whistle and cheer for Stephen to leave 😤😤😤😤

[roastarena]

I'm on board, we all hate to see David retire and all but, come on this guy is a genius!.

[shoutingship]

Stephen Colbert has been such a huge part of my life for so long. I genuinely believe that he will kick total ass. I mean he is seriously one of the greatest artists of our time and a simple change of reference will only liberate him more. I never have known much about Dave Letterman admittedly but no one defines their self by their name really anyway. I do mean artist. Also this has all been for-told by a guest Colbert had long ago that found his ancestor with a very relevant name that you could not imagine without highly obvious context clues. (wink)

[Ecwfan]

I will miss Colbert Report. From most reports Colbert is gonna retire his character once he goes to Late Show. Its the end of an era for both . Colbert Report was one of the best shows on Comedy Central and David Letterman will never be replaced. Good luck Stephen Colbert. 

[martinjkrumm]

"I do not envy whoever fills that chair." That would be you, Stephen. And you call yourself your biggest fan. Go friggin' figure.

[ryand]

I remember watching this. I cried when I heard

[kalvingoodlaxson]

I think this was just when they got Colbert to sign a contract to CBS replace Letterman as the host of the Late Show when he said “I won’t envy anyone who replaced him.” But I could be wrong since it seemed like the next day this happened, or if they were announced it while Letterman was planning to retire.

[p_is_enough]

This geezer will be 50, almost 51 when he starts on Late Show next year. Then again, Carson was 66 when he retired from The Tonight Show so I guess Colbert still has some years in him. Great choice for CBS.

[LordOfTheBored]

Oh how he doth fill the big shoes of David Letterman!

[Zomious]

Really think Steven should stick to the Colbert Report. They should get someone like Fallon or Kimmel to do the Late Night show.  

Not that i think he wont kill at as a host(cause he will), it's just that they won't be able to get anyone to replace him on the Report and i really love the Report.