Breaking news :
"Stephen Colbert to be next host of 'The Late Show'...press release coming"
David Letterman that he plans to retire in 2015. It was, as Monkey See blogger Linda Holmes wrote, a "" that came as something of a surprise.
That set off much speculation about a replacement, and much of the talk was about Colbert, who hosts Comedy Central's . Now it appears there was some to those reports.
On Thursday, "one of the most inventive and respected forces on television."
In , Colbert says:
"Simply being a guest on David Letterman's show has been a highlight of my career. I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave's lead. ... I'm thrilled and grateful that CBS chose me. Now, if you'll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth."
The network adds that "Colbert's premiere date as host of The Late Show will be announced after Mr. Letterman determines a timetable for his final broadcasts in 2015."
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