No One Is Watching Letterman
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Blame the guests???
The Hollywood Reporter says that The Late Show With David Letterman tied its lowest-ever adults 18-49 rating since 1993 last week.
Is it Dave?
Why have people stopped tuning in to his show????
Posted: June 27, 2008 at 2:24 pm
Because I got tired of hearing him spew his liberal hate every night. It stopped be funny a long time ago….
we are watching colbert instead!
he doesn't care at all about that show. why should we.
everyone saying dave isn't funny…the jokes on you! you don't get because you're an iditot. don't blame dave because you don't get it! shaffer is a musical genius. he plays the most hilarious songs like when the guests come out. the recent low ratings have to be from bad guests this week. I dvr it every week. dave doesn't have good chemistry with morons. I have the same problem.
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ironic…
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just last night, i flipped past The Late Show, and i thought to myself…
It's been a while since i've tuned into Dave's show on a regular basis…
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for some reason, i felt guilty, i have watched Dave's show since back in 1983
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i take the Late Show for granted….
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i recall, when Dave had his heart surgery back in the 90's….i was SO HAPPY/GLAD
to see him healthy, and back on the show
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thanks for the reminder to keep Dave's Show in mind, and NOT take it for granted
that it will simply be on whenever i want it to be
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and all we would be left with would be Leno…(ugh!)
(of course..until Conan replaces Leno next year!)
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can't wait!
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but then….Dave will be up against Conan!
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YIKEYS!
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So that's probably why loser Douche Pratt was allowed on the show - they have no more standards! They obviously couldn't get LC on, so they got the dregs. A desperate move from a sinking ship. Trust me I won't watch any program that invite opportunists like tiny dick and fake, ugly tits on. One's a horse face and the other's a complete jackass. Rather have my simple life that sell my soul for D-level celebrity. That's for damn sure.
Because Jimmy Kimmel is better.
He's always been a liberal but in the last few years he's been excessively liberal…that's when I stopped watching him. What was once tolerable has become too painful to watch.
Lack of morale. He's not comfortable talking to certain stars. He's not happy being there. He should retire.
I LOVE David Letterman! He's old though, so I think he appeals to an older audience
Uh, maybe his contempt for anyone who is not far-left? Ya think?!
Well, Craig Ferguson is HILARIOUS, and he comes on right afterward… but I still can't watch Dave.
Maybe one day Craig will replace dave… he's great, sweeter than dave ever was but hilarious like the dave of 15-20 years ago. miss thos days.
The opinion here seems to be almost unanimous, Dave's far-left agenda has driven off most of his viewers, including me. Remember, when you go too far to the left you're shaking hands with the far-right - both are just as destructive. The majority of Americans just aren't that radical and find that type of extremism a turn off.
Well when you have guest like Spencer Pratt and Heidi Montag do you expect people to watch your show??
Two words: Paul Shaffer
Paul's inane comments on almost everything Dave says have turned me off to the show. Plus, both Dave and Jay tell the same tired jokes over and over and over.
Because his writers fucking suck, Perez.
because he comes across bitter & almost seems jealous of some of his guests, which makes him come across a bit douchey. where does his sanctimonious attitude come from? he has no room to throw stones from his little glass house.
He lost it when he kept bashing President Bush. Like they say, shit only floats so long, then it sinks. His show is sinking, with the help of the bald head pimp of his. Is Dave queer or does he just like Dickie or is his name Paul.
because everyone is sick of hearing his political opinions, he should leave his opinions at home. and with guests like spencer pratt, who does he expect to watch?
No one watches because he has turned into a senile old gasbag with a extreme political message. I can get politics on the news, I watch late night for entertainment only. Besides, his politics sucks and he isn't funny anymore.
That would be because he insisted on including his personal politics into the show. Conservatives such as myself, who had been long-standing fans of his show, tuned him out completely when he starting pushing his liberal agenda. Not only that, but Dave has also, in his older age, gone from "funny mean" to "genuinely old-man hateful". He isn't funny anymore. It's sad because before he started taking himself so seriously, and preaching politics, he was the funniest of them all.
Re: Bluebonnet – Agree 100%
Letterman SUCKS literally. None of his jokes are funny and he's a liberal moron. I've been on a Jimmy Kimmel ride as of late and i'd rather watch him. Jay is still good and Conan will be asanine when he takes over for Jay. Not to diss Conan but I'll give him this much. He's better than Letterman. Letterman's old, thinks he's funny and I can't stand him.
This is what happens when you become very old and washed up. You become worried about your job because you're too old to remember what day it is. Then you kiss up to your boss by becoming a super liberal thinking that will save you ass….It won't! Instead your true fans leave you in droves.
I cannot stand Letterman. Mainly because of the obnoxious Paul Schaffer who sits there and makes weird noises and comments, I cannot stand him at all. Lettermans show is the same every day, consisting of him saying "what" and throwing cards to make weird sound effects. The Top 10 lists are not even remotely funny anymore. I will take Leno any day over Letterman, I am looking forward to the day that Dave is no longer on
I LOVE DAVID LETTERMAN!!!!! He's got full audience every night so how could you say nobody's watching?
he isnt very funny and his interviews are akward to watch, like mary kate olson. she didnt seem too happy to be there
Because he's a big liberal and no one wants to hear him rant every night about how bad George Bush is. We could turn CNN on if we wanted that.
Because Dave isn't that funny.
Dave's brand of humor is by far too sophisticated for the IQ level of most of today's viewing audience, all of whom know the names of the American Idol contestants but none know the name of their senator or representative or what else is going on in the world. Dave is very spontaneous and satirical as opposed to Jay Leno's rehearsed recitation of lines written, changed and rewritten a zillion times. Dave is unique, dry, uninhibited, and above all funny. Truly one of a kind, away ahead of his time still.
Great Moments in Presidential Speeches is fucking awesome. I tune in for that whenever possible….but then I watch South Park at midnight.
I never found Letterman funny or entertaining. I agree that his guests don't always seem to be that comfortable during the interviews.
I love both Letterman and Leno - Leno better. Letterman seems to have lower tier guests. A lot of his schtick is either too silly or too mean for the audience to appreciate. He also seems like kind of an asshole, so probably karma he's not doing well.
two words- too liberal
He has gotten very political in his advanced years. It's like he has this message he wants to tell his audience. The message is, don't watch me anymore.
Two words: STEPHEN COLBERT!!!!!!! Stephen! Stephen!
Most of us think that Dave is great. It's just that we have to work in the morning and are in bed before he comes on the air. Why can't his show be aired earlier?
CANADA Loves DAVE!!!
First off, I bet Dave doesn't give a shit about his ratings. He's King.
Dave is hilarious, and to all the people talking about him acting awkward: yep, that is part of his comedy. it's his way.
his humor is quirky, goofy, loopy, aloof, one-liners…etc. many people who eatch him now have followed his career since he was a weatherman. yep: a weatherman. i'm 24; i grew up with that show, and will always find him hilarious. I love his weird sense of humor and his sarcasm.
Oh, and for the person/people who said he's always talking about global warming: HE'S JOKING. It's a running joke. For years he's been blaming unrelated, random things on global warming, and he is mocking the fear that some people have of it.
He's not a opompous asshole as someone suggested. He has changed a lot for the better since he had his son, and berfore that, when he had quintuple bypass heart surgery. He was notoriously vocal about 9/11 just a few days later when we were all still "in hidiing" at home. He was the first TV host (of a variety/talk show) to come back on the air.
The man is a legend. Johnny Carson preferred Dave over Leno to replace him on the Tonight Show. Dave's pic is hanging on the wall in Conan's studio by the door. I have given Leno a chance several times throughout the years, but I can honestly say I have NEVER laughed at one thing he said. Not once.
Re: Woody – "too sophisticated" Please, look at that picture of him. The only thing missing is the lobster bib and goo dribbling out of the side of his mouth. I bet his wife has to cut his meat for him. At one time his was funny, now he is just a vile, nasty, intolerant old geezer. Must be advanced brain shrinkage do to old age.
LOVE me some LETTERMAN.
LENO is beyond unwatchable.
It's because Dave phones it in. He completely sold out and just stopped trying. His writers suck and he is just collecting a check. The only time he borders on funny is when there is a pretty girl sitting next to him. I think it's time for him to either step it up or bow out while he still can.
In Vancouver, Canada…we can watch Dave at 8:30 PM with digital TV. Vancouver LOVES Dave!!
As everyone else is saying in this post. Too liberal. He sucks.
Because the "funniest" "comedy" he has is John McCain "old" jokes. So creative and totally original!
I used to love David Letterman until he disiplayed how meanspirited he
was to any guest that did not share his liberal leanings. This is America
just because you don't agree with your guest, don't make fun of him. i.e.
(Bill O'Reilly). I thought Letterman was above that but he's just another
showbizz liberal pushing his agenda. He used to be funny now he's just mean.
Come on, it's not because of guests. They all have the same people on.
Letterman's show has gone stale. It doesn't seem like he enjoys doing it at all. I do like how he gives some guests a hard time. These celebs take themselves way too seriously. But, yeah, the McCain old jokes are tiresome, as are many of his skits. As far as the others, Leno is way too much of a kiss ass, but his opening is entertaining at times. Conan's monologues are not funny, but his interviews are pretty good. The funniest late night hosts/shows right now are Jimmy Kimmel and Craig Ferguson.
Because he's a liberal douchebag!!!
I love Dave. I went to the same high school and, initially the same college as Dave at almost the same time. But it seems like half the time the show is an unannounced rerun. You realize you're hearing jokes you heard before or Dave comes outs and asks if everybody had a good Thanksgiving and it's February. I just sorta gave up. (Unless he has a really hot babe!)
two words tards…CHELSEA LATELY
I LOVE DAVID LETTERMAN I remember the very 1st show! He is one of the funniest people in the world and the only reason I miss the show sometimes is because of the time. I get up @ 6am and it's late to stay up but I will start Tivo'ing it to help ratings!! I LOVE YOU DAVE!!!
I agree…hate Paul Shaffer but LOVE DAVE & anyone who says he isn't funny then your sense of humor is out of wack or you are just stupid and don't get him….he is honestly one of the funniest dude's out there…I honestly can't understand anyone not getting him? Now Jay Leno…IS NOT FUNNY…he's my neighbor here in Burbank and one of the nicest guys in the world but I'll take Dave's humor over his any day of the week!
I think cuz he had Spencer Pratt on. Like jumping the shark.
his show is boring. it's been the same shite for over 20 yrs now. he can stick it with his top 10 list.
I THINK HE'S MEAN
I watch it! I´m in you imagenary Fan Club!
1.he got too political 2. he is not funny anymore, even he seems bored by his own show!
Re: Lippy – When we arrived in NY we called right away got tickets for that day [we ended up at the top seating]……..then went back the next afternoon and had front row seats. So maybe it depends on your timing. He is still way cooler than the others.
because hes not funny i put him i so I can go to sleep hes that boring and that paul guy with the music i could just kill him quit get rid of the orchestra get rid of david u got a pretty good show there
Same set, same guests, same dialogue. Same political ravings.
Rinse. Repeat. Repeat. Repeat.
you all are so opionated, freedom of speech huh?
Dave is LAME! EVERYTHING he does is FUCKING Stooopid! Except when he has his Mom on, she's OK. Top-10, OK. Everything else DUMB and STUPID!! Retire already!!
I would rather watch Rosie O'Donnel pick her nose than watch this fucking split tooth moron
Yes, it's Dave ! He sucks ! I never watch it because I hate him. I prefer Jay Leno or even Conan any day. Buh Bye Dave !
jimmy kimmel rules !
Because he is NOT FUNNY AT ALL!!! I can't stand that Top 10 reasons why segment, load of stupid crap answers that doesn't even raise a smirk. And why is that bald headed guy there? What purpose does he serve other than to repeat a few words that Letterman just said and generally just look like a blind man who is musically/lyrically crap.
eh i prefer leno or kimmel if im gonna bother watching any late night talk show
Long Live Dave - everyone has a slump. Get over it P-bitch.
1:every time i comment i ruinit for the number 69
2: he's not really funny anymore
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Re: lesle – mos def
Because he's so lame. He should fire his entire writing staff. One time he told this joke about the weather and he kept repeating it even though it wasn't funny. It was so annoying I had to change the channel. You know you're lame when you have to tell jokes about the weather just to kill time in your monologue.
This letterman guy is so UNFUNNY! Always has been! He is obnoxious, and so is his butt-kissing side-kick person with the no hair. What a couple of idiots! Letterman should save a couple of paychecks and go to the DENTIST and get that HORROR inside his mouth fixed! Disgusting!
because he needs to have better people other than heidi montag and spencer pratt on there, pathetic! no one cares!
Sorry but count me in as another Dave fan - who will Never watch again because of his insistence on going so heavy on the political stuff. Everyone has some sort of gripe with W., but do we need to tune into a variety show to hear it? Plus, he's been around so long, he's losing viewers everyday to death….and because you're a fag.
Perhaps because he is
a FLAMING LIBERAL?
The same gang running Congress
with a twelve percent approval rating
according to the latest Gallup poll.
(President Bush has a twenty six percent
approval rating.)
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Why are gasoline prices so high?
The LIBERALS in Congress will not
let us drill for oil,
THANK YOU Liberal Congress!
I used to watch him until he got all political. He's being funny but all I can focus on is how rude and vile he has been to Conservatives and Republicans. He needs to shut up and do comedy.
Letterman is a prick. I don't like Spencer Pratt as much as the next guy but as a talk show guest you have to treat people with integrity. He just showed that he is willing to insult anyone for a cheap laugh. I bet you won't see Larry King or Jay Leno doing that. Letterman is finished.
the reason is very simple: Paris Hilton. Dont mess with Paris.
it was mostly re-runs that week! I don't watch re-runs!
I am so tired of Letterman's Bush bashing lately. Used to be it was lighthearted and satiric. Now it's downright nasty. But that's not the only thing. He seems to follow some script when interviewing and if a guest dares to veer off from the script, the whole thing becomes a mess. He does this time after time now. Bad television. Leno does neither of these things and he's much funnier.
I love Dave but he totally has a political bias. He bashes Bush & McCain & Hilary & Bill but doesn't say anything negative about Obama. He could have at least cracked a couple Rev. Wright jokes - that isn't touching Obama directly. It kind of bugs me. It is like he is too negative now. When you do it to everyone it is funny & when you pick & choose it is mean.
Re: Lisa – Your the dumbass. I watch Dave sometimes but can understand why Meg was turned off by how he treated Bill O. When you invite a guest on you treat them w/ respect. You can dissagree but you don't act like a 12 yr old spoiled brat because someone has a different opinion than you. Bill is always respectful to people on his show. Dave just can't handle people who don't have the same opinions of him. I was also so sick of his bashing of Hilary & now his continued bashing of John McCain & President Bush is so over the top. There is a difference between telling a joke & being mean spirited. Unfortunately Dave is now mean spirited. I also love Meg's comments realtive to Davey marrying his baby mama.
If I wanted to watch a one-sided political program, I would watch CNN. But I don't. So, instead, I tune-in to Letterman for a few laughs, and all I get is a one-sided political program. We get it: you hate Bush, you despise O'Reilly, and Republicans just make you looney . Would you please either go back to doing what you do best or get yourself a political gig? Just pick one and you'll do just fine.
I wish you would all cut Dave a little slack here, for gosh's sake. It is the Right's fault that Dave is a middle-school bully and the Left's fault that Dave is just not so funny. And Paris Hilton's fault that he likes to pick on people that are smaller than him.
becuz we r tired, dave rocks
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Re: forme –
You nailed it……
That's unfair. Weren't they playing re-runs last week? I love Dave. Always have. Always will.
I watch leno and conan.
It's because Dave has gotten so sarcastic and cynical with his guests!!! He's degrading them all…Paris Hilton, Mary Kate Olsen, Spencer Pratt just to name a few. I know these are "starlets" - they're no Angelina Jolie or Julia Roberts, but a host's job is to make his guests feel welcome, not awkward! It doesn't matter if he's talking to Spencer Pratt or Tom Hanks - treat them all the same! Serves Dave right that no one is watching his show. It's become annoying! He's doing comedy in the expense of his guests, where his guests are the butt of his jokes. That's not funny. You're supposed to make your guests look good! May Dave just needs to retire now. Stop dragging it. He's no longer in his prime. Accept it and move on - Bring Conan in now!
Because he SUCKS!
He is an obnoxious liberal idiot who forces his political beliefs down every ones throat. You couldn't pay me to watch his show!
No one cares what you think, Dave! Keep your liberal comments to yourself!
Why? Because he started become POLITICAL.
Johnny Carson, the King of late night, was never political.
When you do that you will offend half of your audience, whatever persuasion you are!
Because late night shows are boring ESPECIALLY his!!ugh!..am i the only one that sees this??LAME.:D
He's gotten a little pervy.
But he really has some of the funniest ideas — like throwing tubs of pudding off the roof, and Will It Float.
Probably b/c they book no-talent doushe bags like Spencer Bratt
Dave just won't stop puking up his far left wing political opinions and he has stopped being funny. we don't want nasty politics from him.
I have to agree with others that I got tired of the obvious hatred of conservatives (and I'm a Dem myself, but geez). Does he have folks like O'Reilly or Cheney's daughter on just so he can mock them and feel superior, or he has them on to show he's open minded? (Not)
The worst part is the show is god awful boring. I used to tune in long enough for the Top Ten lists, which were hit and miss. But I just can't stand seeing him make stupid faces or act retarded anymore.
I do tune in when Jack Hanna is on. I like those, because Hanna is such a doof, and the animals are cute.
But I think Dave only appeals to 100-year-olds. My mom forces it on when she visits, and I usually go take a dump or do something on the computer when she watches it. It's become a horrible show.