Stephen Colbert to Replace David Letterman
Stephen Colbert is replacing David Letterman as CBS' late-night host.
CBS announced Thursday that "The Colbert Report" host will replace Letterman when he retires next year. Colbert is signed for five years.
Welcome to CBS, @StephenAtHome! pic.twitter.com/brDn1QVA4g
— CBS Evening News (@CBSEveningNews) April 10, 2014
Letterman has hosted "Late Show with David Letterman" since 1993. He turns 67 Saturday.
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Colbert says in a statement: "I never dreamed that I would follow in his footsteps, though everyone in late night follows Dave's lead."
Colbert on Letterman.