David Letterman on Late-Night Future as Stephen Colbert Show Nears End

Photo Credit: Jeffrey R. Staab/CBS via Getty Images David Letterman, the original host who built the Ed Sullivan Theater into a temple of topical comedy, has broken his silence this summer on CBS's decision to end The Late Show With Stephen Colbert in May 2026. For a franchise that shaped the rhythm of late night for over three decades, his response carries particular weight. David Letterman shares his verdict on late-night show future David Letterman has offered a thoughtful assessment of where late-night television is headed amid sweeping changes to the genre. Speaking to The New York . . .