According to CBS, political satirist and tormenter of right wingers everywhere Stephen Colbert will be replacing David Letterman as host of the Late Night show next year when Letterman retires. Colbert is brilliant, but it wouldn't seem to be his kind of venue. Neil Patrick Harris, or someone with his multiple talents would be seem to be a better fit, but who knows? Oh, well, good luck to a satirical genius.
Comedy Central needs to bring back the brilliant John Oliver and put him in that timeslot. When he was last summer's substitute for Jon Stewart, he made us wish the cable network would find a home for him somewhere, anywhere. Now, perhaps they can.
BONUS: Anything that enrages the conservatwits is good by us.
2 comments:
Mr. Colbert also sings and dances, has appeared on Law and Order, Broadway and the big screen. I have a feeling the format of Late Night may change slightly, and audiences will be the judges of whether that suits them or not. As Dave has already shown his Democratic leaning colors, I don't think Stephen will be losing any viewers with his material. We'll see. I agree that John Oliver would be THE perfect replacement in the Colbert Report time slot. P.E.C.
So many observers are saying that he's a great fit for Late Night, even "out of character," because of the talent you've noted. I think he'll be a very wonderful revelation as a host, and there's no reason he can't pepper the show with topical skits or routines (Fallon's doing it already). Thanks, P.E.C. Take care.
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