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Xavier Breath

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8. All-time is has to be Letterman.

Reply to Collimator (Original post)

Fri Apr 2, 2021, 04:26 PM

Apr 2021

But, for his old 12:30 show at NBC, not the CBS version, though I did watch it quite a bit. It just never seemed as genuine as his original show. He had to play it too broad at 11:30, for my tastes.

Current would have to be John Oliver. His show is appointment tv for us.

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Favorite Late Night/Talk Show Host [View all] Collimator Apr 2021 OP

Stephen Colbert & then Seth Meyers and Trevor Noah. tblue37 Apr 2021 #1

Covert then Noah liberal N proud Apr 2021 #2

Johnny Carson reruns. Chipper Chat Apr 2021 #3

After Johnny retired, Jay Leno was ok... Archae Apr 2021 #13

I videotaped last Carson show and first Leno.. Still have it. Chipper Chat Apr 2021 #17

I didn't like Leno. Not funny and too chummy wnylib Apr 2021 #22

2nd that. 👍 Duppers Apr 2021 #21

I liked Craig Ferguson. FalloutShelter Apr 2021 #4

I loved Craig Ferguson for his perspective on being a brand-new American. Aristus Apr 2021 #16

Have changed over years. Was going to say "evolved" but that would imply superiority. UTUSN Apr 2021 #5

Addendum: Yea, Dave, some FERGUSON, but now jump through hoops for Conan, MAHER, and Graham NORTON. UTUSN Apr 2021 #18

I stopped watching most of them during the last administration IcyPeas Apr 2021 #6

Letterman NightWatcher Apr 2021 #7

All-time is has to be Letterman. Xavier Breath Apr 2021 #8

Usually Colbert liberaltrucker Apr 2021 #9

My heart will always belong to Dave ironflange Apr 2021 #10

But you can watch all of them here... 2naSalit Apr 2021 #11

this Kali Apr 2021 #19

Thanks! Rhiannon12866 Apr 2021 #20

Actually my husband and I really enjoy Conan....and Jimmy Kimmel. Used to really love Colbert.... a kennedy Apr 2021 #12

Of the current bunch? Conan O'Brien. Iggo Apr 2021 #14

Late Night is for going to sleep. milestogo Apr 2021 #15

Trevor Noah is my #1 favorite. wnylib Apr 2021 #23

Colbert, Seth, Trevor. Oliver when I remember. Oberman. electric_blue68 Apr 2021 #24

Colbert and Letterman. Akoto Apr 2021 #25