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David Letterman, the iconic host of the Late Show, has finally announced his retirement from the show on Thursday. He told the audience that he will no longer be the host of the show when his contract ends with CBS in the year 2015.
He will become the first man in the history of US television to host a late night talk show for more than three decades. He started his career with the Late Night at NBC back in 1982. He will be joining the league of extraordinary gentlemen like Steve Allen and Johnny Carson who have been the hosts of late-night talk shows in the past and were successful in creating an exceptional legacy.
Letterman told the chairman of CBS Les Moonves about his decision on the phone. He then expressed his gratitude to all those who have worked with him for their constant and unwavering support. Letterman began his career at CBS with the Late Show in the year 1993. Coincidentally, the end of the reign of the 67 year old has come just after the recent forced retirement of Letterman’s one time rival Jay Leno. In sharp contrast to Leno, Letterman has bid goodbye on his own terms.
The CBS executive Les Moonves also issued a statement thanking Letterman for his immense contribution to the growth and development of the network. He also admitted that when the time comes, it will be very difficult to say goodbye.
Letterman had an intense rivalry with Jay Leno, the host of The Tonight Show who always remained ahead of Letterman in terms of Television Rating Points (TRP). With this announcement, the network is abuzz with rumors about his possible replacement. According to some experts, a possible candidate could be Craig Ferguson. However, only time will tell who gets the top job at CBS.