Letterman or Leno?
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I reluctantly voted for Leno, but I find them both to be tiresome most of the time. When Letterman is "on" he is much better than Leno. The problem is, much of the time Letterman is terrible. On average I have to rate Leno higher. But I have to agree that at times Letterman is the better interviewer. He can ask some good questions when he wants to. Conan is funnier than both of them. Jon Stewart and Stephen Colbert are the funniest though.
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I know I'm in the minority, but I have simply never found Letterman funny at all.
I don't know if Leno is a funny guy or just gets good scripts, but I enjoy the monologue and special segments alot more. The fake Michael Jackson piece is my all time favourite.
As intreviewers, they both suck.
I don't know if Leno is a funny guy or just gets good scripts, but I enjoy the monologue and special segments alot more. The fake Michael Jackson piece is my all time favourite.
As intreviewers, they both suck.
I voted for Dave.
Leno just seems way too rehearsed to me. His Jaywalking bits aren't funny, nor are his game show-type bits. And apparently he has ripped off a lot of ideas from other personalities. I do admit that I tune in on Monday nights whenever possible for Headlines. Though it's not Leno that makes Headlines funny.
Letterman seems to be on the decline, but I'd still prefer him over Leno any night of the week (sauf Headlines). Too bad he doesn't throw stuff on to the street from the roof as much anymore. For some reason, my mother is a fan of Rupert Jee of the Hello Deli.
So given the choices, I'd easily pick Letterman. Though, like many others, I'd rather watch Conan.
Leno just seems way too rehearsed to me. His Jaywalking bits aren't funny, nor are his game show-type bits. And apparently he has ripped off a lot of ideas from other personalities. I do admit that I tune in on Monday nights whenever possible for Headlines. Though it's not Leno that makes Headlines funny.
Letterman seems to be on the decline, but I'd still prefer him over Leno any night of the week (sauf Headlines). Too bad he doesn't throw stuff on to the street from the roof as much anymore. For some reason, my mother is a fan of Rupert Jee of the Hello Deli.
So given the choices, I'd easily pick Letterman. Though, like many others, I'd rather watch Conan.
Dave (pretty good just a bit bored of him) is better than Jay (generally annoying except for the headlines and when he quizes idiots on the street) but Conan (best all round) is better. Hate to say it but I even find myself watching John Stewart (good monologue) and Jimmy Kimmel (good guests) more often than Dave and Jay.
Well, for me in terms of the best late night talk show host, my vote goes to Conan. I love him. But as for this poll and the main slot for the "late show" hands down Letterman wins. I can't stand Leno. The only good stuff Leno has is his Jay Walking bit.
Leno is funnier when he's doing stand up. Get him out of the talk show context and he's good. He still does bits outside of the show.
Letterman is the better host though. Leno is just too polished. Some of the bits between the monologue and first guest are horrible.
On the other hand, did you see Tom Cruise on Letterman the other week? He threw total softballs at Cruise. The Letterman of the long-long ago would never do that.
My pick: Kimmell. He's the new Letterman.
Letterman is the better host though. Leno is just too polished. Some of the bits between the monologue and first guest are horrible.
On the other hand, did you see Tom Cruise on Letterman the other week? He threw total softballs at Cruise. The Letterman of the long-long ago would never do that.
My pick: Kimmell. He's the new Letterman.
