JUST IN: Colbert to replace retiring Letterman
buzzz worthy. . CBS has confirmed, when Late Show host David Letterman retires next year, Stephen Colbert of Comedy Central's Colbert Report will be his replacement. Simply being a guest on David Letterman’s show has been a highlight of my career,” said Colbert said in the press release. “ I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps , though everyone in late night follows Dave’s lead. “I’m thrilled & grateful that CBS chose me. Now if you’ll excuse me, I have to go grind a gap in my front teeth.”