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Jimmy Fallon’s high ratings pushed David Letterman to retire, source says
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| 04-04-2014
| Hollie McKay
Posted on 04/04/2014 8:32:54 AM PDT by PaulCruz2016
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To: PaulCruz2016
Remind me to write a Thank-You note to Jimmy Fallon.
To: PaulCruz2016
David is older now; he had heart surgery some time ago and sees both Jimmy Kimmel [of ABCs Jimmy Kimmel Live!] as well as the more formidable Jimmy Fallon now gaining on him
the insider told FOX411...
Probably the only time we will ever see the word "formidable" used in association with Jimmy Fallon. Frankly...I've seen inebriated homeless street performers with more talent.
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:40:18 AM PDT
by
Milton Miteybad
(I am Jim Thompson. {Really.})
To: PaulCruz2016
this bum cannot be off the airways soon enough for me. He makes my skin crawl.
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:41:52 AM PDT
by
Mouton
(The insurrection laws perpetuate what we have for a government now.)
To: Milton Miteybad
I agree. It is simple demographics, the older stupid crowd goes to bed earlier and the idiot hipsters are the ones watching tv now and Letterman is a doofus.
To: PaulCruz2016
Might be an interesting opening for Leno.......
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:43:23 AM PDT
by
wbill
To: PaulCruz2016
Jimmy Fallon now gaining on him
That’s like saying the Roadrunner is gaining on Wile E Coyote.
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:45:27 AM PDT
by
DManA
To: Mouton
Used to love Letterman. Went to see his show in person. Then about three years ago he started making fun of gentle conservatives like me. He became an a-hole. Now despite my gentleness, I hate him.
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:45:37 AM PDT
by
duckworth
(Perhaps instant karma's going to get you. Perhaps not.)
To: PaulCruz2016
Why kind of ratings does Conan get?
I can see him going to CBS...TBS and CBS have been cooperating with a multi-year deal to share the NCAA broadcasts..so there could be the basis for working something out..
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:46:00 AM PDT
by
ken5050
("One useless man is a shame, two are a law firm, three or more are a Congress".. John Adams)
To: Resolute Conservative
Letterman was a doofus even back when I was an idiot hipster. Through the years he’s gotten even less funny and mean-spirited to boot. I have not watched his show on purpose in decades.
Good riddance.
To: PaulCruz2016
He’s been planning this a while. He doesn’t need the money, he’s had heart surgery, and he’s passed Carson’s record as the longest-running talk show host in history. More to the point, he only signed a two year contract last year, and the speculation then was that it would be his last. Carson did the same thing, only signing short term contracts at the end so he could leave when he wanted.
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:53:33 AM PDT
by
Bubba Ho-Tep
("More weight!"--Giles Corey)
To: MIchaelTArchangel
i like Jimmy Fallon and Jimmy Kimmel, but Conan O’Brien is my favorite..
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:56:31 AM PDT
by
latina4dubya
(when i have money i buy books... if i have anything left, i buy 6-inch heels and a bottle of wine...)
To: PaulCruz2016
Good. The bitter, miserable old liberal needs to go. I dno’t think I’ve ever found him funny — ever.
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posted on
04/04/2014 8:58:17 AM PDT
by
Opinionated Blowhard
("When the people find they can vote themselves money, that will herald the end of the republic.")
To: PaulCruz2016
Some younger freepers may not know this, but Letterman used to do comedy on his show and he was pretty good at it, before he got bitter and old, and political.
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posted on
04/04/2014 9:04:31 AM PDT
by
ansel12
((Libertarianism offers the transitory concepts and dialogue to move from conservatism, to liberalism)
To: PaulCruz2016
Letterman is a vile, vicious left-wing egotist. I wonder if he and his boyfriend Les Moonves are going to have a divorce party,
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posted on
04/04/2014 9:04:47 AM PDT
by
ZULU
(STOP JEB BUSH!!!! NO MORE BUSHES!! US OUT OF THE UN AND UN OUT OF US!!)
To: PaulCruz2016
I don't like Letterman but watching Fallon crawling around on the floor singing with Billy Joel is NOT my idea of entertainment.
I watched Fallon and Seth Myers several times out of curiosity and IMO, Myers might wear better over the long haul...when he gets the knack of it.
Fallon is too hyper for late night...and his audience full of short attention spans.
Glad I have Netflix.
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posted on
04/04/2014 9:05:25 AM PDT
by
lonestar
(It takes a village of idiots to elect a village idiot.)
To: DManA
Now they need to take out the Obama suck-up, Fallon.
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posted on
04/04/2014 9:06:10 AM PDT
by
dfwgator
To: duckworth
Used to love Letterman. Went to see his show in person. Then about three years ago he started making fun of gentle conservatives like me. He became an a-hole. Now despite my gentleness, I hate him. Exact same here. Loved him, went to see his show when we were in New York. Can't stand the jerk now because he is so one sided.
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posted on
04/04/2014 9:08:31 AM PDT
by
kjam22
(my music video "If My People" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74b20RjILy4)
To: PaulCruz2016
Fallon having Palin on nailed David’s coffin shut.
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posted on
04/04/2014 9:08:37 AM PDT
by
Argus
To: ansel12
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posted on
04/04/2014 9:09:11 AM PDT
by
kjam22
(my music video "If My People" at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=74b20RjILy4)
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