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# David Letterman Announces His Retirement
- URL: https://chrisenns.com/2014/04/david-letterman-announces-his-retirement/
- Published: 2014-04-03T12:00:00.000Z
- Updated: 2024-04-08T23:52:47.000Z
- Author: Chris Enns
- Tags: Uncategorized, #wp, #wp-post, #Import 2024-04-08 17:47, #ichris

https://youtu.be/H9eYkpgeeI8

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Happening sometime in 2015\. Still my favourite all-around talk show host even if it's felt like he's been phoning it in at times in recent years.

I don't agree with Andy Inhatko's assessment of Jimmy Fallon, but his [write up on who he prefers to watch in late night TV is spot on with regards to Letterman](https://ihnatko.com/2014/03/28/my-1135-pm-tv-comedy-provider/?ref=chrisenns.com). He wrote it a week ago but maybe he sensed (or knew?) something was happening:

> I concede that this kind of traditional desk-and-chair show is old-fashioned and I doubt that the concept will survive long after Dave chooses to retire. But night after night, Dave delivers the goods and proves why this time-worn format is a killer with the right person behind the desk.