David Letterman has pledged to give away memorabilia to Ball State University (Photo : Reuters)
The premiere date for "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" has been announced by CBS to be on Sept. 8. David Letterman will be shooting his last episode as the host of this highly popular talk show on May 20.
Recently, the "The Colbert Report" anchor Stephen Colbert shot the last episode of his decade long show, and finally signed on for a new talk show, replacing Letterman on his late night talk show "The Late Show with David Letterman."
Reportedly, the crew and some members from "The Colbert Report" will be hopping from one show to another along with Colbert as they want to work with him regardless of the show or the channel.
Colbert was quoted as saying that simply being on "The Late Show with David Letterman" was one of the highlights of his career. Imagine his level of enthusiasm when he was offered the part of the host in that show. Letterman has given Colbert his blessing with full heart without showing any iota of regret that his replacement is about to take over.
Reportedly, Colbert has signed a five-year deal with CBS for this show. Now that the date of the premiere has been announced, the producers are really excited and looking forward to the new chapter of "The Late Show."
Known vastly as his role of a conservative pundit on his talk show "The Colbert Report," Colbert said that he is ready to take on this new role and is up for the challenge of his new character on "The Late Show."
