(PCM) 66-year old comedian and host of “Late Night” David Letterman has just announced his retirement plans, claiming that the plan is to retire “sometime next year”.
Letterman began his late night career back in 1982 and was the first host of NBC’s “Late Night” franchise. Letterman’s retirement announcement was made during the taping of Thursday night’s show in New York. Letterman has the longest tenure of any late night host, as he has been in front of the camera for 32 years.
Letterman made the following statement : “I just want to reiterate my thanks for the support from the network, all of the people who have worked here, all of the people in the theater, all the people on the staff, everybody at home, thank you very much. What this means now, is that Paul and I can be married.”
Letterman is referring to Paul Shaffer, who has been the bandleader for both of Letterman’s programs since 1982 as well.
A statement for CBS CEO Leslie Moonves reads as follows:”For 21 years, David Letterman has graced our network’s air in late night with wit, gravitas and brilliance unique in the history of our medium,” Moonves said. “During that time, Dave has given television audiences thousands of hours of comedic entertainment, the sharpest interviews in late night, and brilliant moments of candor and perspective around national events.”
Letterman went on to tell the audience that he will continue to tape the show up until his current contract expires. After the recent take over of The Tonight Show by Jimmy Fallon, NBC has been ruling the late night television wars, so we are definitely curious to see who will be chosen at Letterman’s replacement. Early bets are on Craig Ferguson, however now official announcement has been made.
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