David Letterman is a show with attitude, Lettermans attitude. UnFortunately his is usually right off target. Dave no longer realizes what his viewers want & dishes it out in generous portions. Johnny Carson is turning over in his grave as Letterman has long departed from what made Carson a success.
The problem which has developed is that Johnny Carson has died and he used to feed Lettermen jokes. Carson used to understand that there are lines you do not cross with humor. Letterman has lost that compass someplace.
A few years back, I would have thought that Letterman versus either Leno or Conan was a slam dunk. Now it appears it Letterman is getting slam dunked. I would say that maybe he is getting to retirement time, but the problem appears to be deeper than that. Dave has lost something & the only thing I can think of is Carson's wisdom & advice.
Still, CBS has never found another alternative for Late Night TV. Letterman is the first & only one CBS has found since running old movies. I shudder to think that "squirrels mating in a cage" & old movies could beat Conan, & then Conan can beat Letterman. The mighty has fallen. Can he come back, or will the squirrels be on CBS soon?
Riddle: How do you tell that Letterman is getting out of touch?
Answer: Dave tells another lame Sarah Palin joke.
Riddle : How Do you tell Letterman is getting enough touch?
Answer : He hasn't been hitting on his staff lately.
Riddle : Why is Letterman & Rachel Meadow (both white) talking racism on a recent show?
Answer: Ratings desperation, time for Letterman to step down.
The problem which has developed is that Johnny Carson has died and he used to feed Lettermen jokes. Carson used to understand that there are lines you do not cross with humor. Letterman has lost that compass someplace.
A few years back, I would have thought that Letterman versus either Leno or Conan was a slam dunk. Now it appears it Letterman is getting slam dunked. I would say that maybe he is getting to retirement time, but the problem appears to be deeper than that. Dave has lost something & the only thing I can think of is Carson's wisdom & advice.
Still, CBS has never found another alternative for Late Night TV. Letterman is the first & only one CBS has found since running old movies. I shudder to think that "squirrels mating in a cage" & old movies could beat Conan, & then Conan can beat Letterman. The mighty has fallen. Can he come back, or will the squirrels be on CBS soon?
Riddle: How do you tell that Letterman is getting out of touch?
Answer: Dave tells another lame Sarah Palin joke.
Riddle : How Do you tell Letterman is getting enough touch?
Answer : He hasn't been hitting on his staff lately.
Riddle : Why is Letterman & Rachel Meadow (both white) talking racism on a recent show?
Answer: Ratings desperation, time for Letterman to step down.