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What happened to Dave Letterman?

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Retirement from Late Show
During the taping of his show on April 3,2014,Letterman announced that he had informed CBSpresidentLeslie Moonves that he would retire from hosting Late Showby May20, 2015. However, later in his retirementLettermanoccasionally stated, in jest, that hewasfired.

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Likewise, people ask, why did the Letterman show end?

This is classic Letterman. Davewasn'tfired from CBS. Back in 2014, he announced hewas(voluntarily) retiring from hosting the Late Show.He alsowasn't fired from NBC after the network's controversialdecision togive Jay Leno The Tonight Show after JohnnyCarson's 1992retirement.

Secondly, who took over for Letterman? Stephen Colbert

Similarly, you may ask, what is David Letterman's net worth?

The king of late night, David Letterman,formerhost of the Late Show with David Letterman, stillcarries anet worth of $400 million, though his salary hasdipped to$20 million a year. Letterman's cash comes fromhisproduction company, Worldwide Pants, and realestateinvestments.

When did the David Letterman show end?

May 20, 2015

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Did David Letterman get fired from CBS?

During the taping of his show on April 3,2014,Letterman announced that he had informedCBSpresident Leslie Moonves that he would retire fromhosting LateShow by May 20, 2015. However, later in hisretirementLetterman occasionally stated, in jest, that hewasfired.

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Harry Joseph Letterman

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Regina Lasko
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Michelle Cook
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72 years (April 12, 1947)

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What was David Letterman salary?

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How much does James Corden make annually?

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Is Conan O'Brien off the air?

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Who is the highest paid late night host?

But they are paid well for it. When Jon StewartleftComedy Central's “The Daily Show” in 2015, he wasthehighest-paid late-night hostontelevision.

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What is wrong with Stephen Colbert's right ear?

Bending an ear
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How old was Johnny Carson when he retired?

age 66

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Does Stephen Colbert have a Grammy?

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Did Conan O'Brien get fired?

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Where is Jimmy Fallon filmed?

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