"Impossible is just a big word thrown around by small men who find it easier to live in the world they've been given than to explore the power they have to change it. Impossible is not a fact. It's an opinion. Impossible is not a declaration. It's a dare. Impossible is potential. Impossible is temporary. Impossible is nothing.”
~ Muhammad Ali
I'm sad, too. I will say he did the funniest hosting job at one of the many galas at Just for Laughs, Montreal, that I have ever seen. Very theatrical. He'd do great with a big budget show.
I think CBS will eventually regret this decision. Colbert is not that funny on his show where he basically pretends to be Bill O'Reilly. Will he be able to continue the fake persona as the new host? I don't think that schtick will fly on CBS and I am not sure ho successful Colbert has been when he is playing himself. Ferguson was a riot and the only reason I did not watch him more was because he was on so late.
Somewhat makes sense given Worldwide Pants/Letterman's company is closing up shop with Letterman retiring. Guess Ferguson figured he would be running on borrowed time without them. I liked Ferguson's monologue style. Assuming CBS still wants this show in LA.
His show has had some incredible moments. The show after his father's death. His speech about his alcoholism and how he wouldn't go after Britney Spears because of it. His opening musical moments (I miss those).