“The Connection To My Mother” - David Letterman’s Fondest Recollection About His “Late Show”

In this segment of The Late Show, host Stephen Colbert sits down in the Ed Sullivan Theater audience with former Late Show host David Letterman.

Key highlights from their conversation include:

• Theater Renovations: The two discuss the updated seating in the Ed Sullivan Theater. Letterman jokes about the wider, 24-inch seats, humorously referring to them as "high fructose seats" to accommodate the modern American audience (0:23 - 0:53).
• Connection to his Mother: Letterman reflects on how his mother, Dorothy, became a central part of his Late Show production. He notes that their relationship grew closer through these appearances, which included memorable segments like sending her to Norway (1:33 - 1:52).
• Humorous Anecdotes: Letterman shares lighthearted stories about his mother, including her blunt comments after returning from her travels and a funny, albeit fictionalized, story about being cut out of her will (2:16 - 3:25).
• A Mom’s Cookbook: Colbert presents a copy of Dorothy Letterman's cookbook to the stage. They share a lighthearted moment trying to get the spelling of a producer’s name right for a dedication signature before heading to a commercial break (3:32 - 4:49).

You Can Take A Man’s Show, You Can’t Take A Man’s Voice - David Letterman On Colbert’s Cancellation

 

This video features a lighthearted and nostalgic return of legendary talk show host David Letterman to the Ed Sullivan Theater, where he visits Stephen Colbert on The Late Show.

Key highlights from the conversation:

• Return to the Theater: Letterman makes a grand entrance (0:13) and humorously ribs Colbert about the cold temperature in the studio (1:48).
• Mock 'Firing': Letterman jokes about being 'fired' by a CBS representative backstage, noting that while someone can take a man's show, they cannot take his voice (2:12-2:59).
• Life Updates: Letterman discusses his life, including his son graduating from college and introduces his new dog, Doc, sharing funny anecdotes and photos of the pet (3:36-6:25).
• The Theater and Ownership: The two discuss the renovation of the Ed Sullivan Theater, with Letterman joking about the ownership and the 'custom-made' nature of the studio's furnishings (7:43-8:22).
• Audience Interaction: Letterman wanders into the audience to meet guests, including a woman named Nevada who shares a humorous story about her name (9:48-10:49).

The segment captures the comedic chemistry between the two hosts as they reflect on the history of the late-night space and engage in playful banter.

Jimmy Kimmel Pokes Fun at Stephen Colbert's CBS Replacement Byron Allen: How Did He Get So Rich?

This video covers the conclusion of Stephen Colbert's tenure on The Late Show and the subsequent spotlight on the media mogul replacing his timeslot, Byron Allen.

Stephen Colbert's Farewell:

• Final Days: With just eight days remaining (0:09), Colbert has begun clearing out his office as his late-night era comes to a close.
• Strike Force 5 Reunion: To honor his historic run, Colbert reunited with his fellow late-night hosts—Jimmy Kimmel, Jimmy Fallon, Seth Meyers, and John Oliver—for an "emergency episode" of their podcast (0:12).
• Looking Ahead: Colbert shared his plans for life after the show, mentioning family milestones and hinting at potentially starting his own podcast (0:42).
• Context: The final episodes have featured emotional farewells, including segments with Julia Louis-Dreyfus and Pedro Pascal (0:44).

The Rise of Byron Allen:

• Kimmel's Jabs: Amidst the farewells, Jimmy Kimmel took a comedic swipe at the news that Byron Allen's show, Comics Unleashed, would be taking over Colbert's timeslot (1:09).
• Media Empire: The video explores how Byron Allen built his estimated $1 billion empire. Key points include:
  • Early Beginnings: He started at age 14 writing jokes for Jimmy Walker before performing on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson at 18 (1:39).
  • Business Expansion: Allen owns about 10 television networks, including The Weather Channel (purchased for $300 million in 2018), and has invested roughly $1 billion in broadcast affiliates (2:12).
  • Current Moves: He currently manages about 75 shows on the air and recently announced plans to buy a controlling stake in BuzzFeed for approximately $120 million (1:29).

Trump, Late Night Hosts React To Colbert Cancellation

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