David Letterman, the longest-running host in the history of late-night television, will retire from his CBS show next year, the latest shake-up in a roiling talk-show lineup.
Mr. Letterman, who has always used his show as the outlet for discussing developments in both his life and his career, announced his decision during a taping Thursday afternoon in Manhattan.
He said he had informed the CBS president, Leslie Moonves, of his intention to step down from “Late Show With David Letterman” at the end of his current contract, which expires in 2015. Mr. Moonves has been steadfast in his assurances in recent years that he would never ask Mr. Letterman to retire, saying at one point, “You don’t do that to a television legend.”
Mr. Letterman, who will turn 67 next week, is considered by many critics and fans to be the most original voice in the late-night format, and several of his comedy bits, including Stupid Pet Tricks, Stupid Human Tricks and his nightly Top 10 list, have become indelible pieces of contemporary American culture.
http://www.nytimes.c...-2015.html?_r=0
Boo, late night tv now sucks.
