http://www.cleverdonkey.com/99-david-letterman-this-thinking-persons-talk-show-host/ ...Musings, Commentary, Opinions, and Drivel Sat, 04 Sep 2010 22:43:03 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0 http://www.cleverdonkey.com/99-david-letterman-this-thinking-persons-talk-show-host/comment-page-1/#comment-1912 James Wed, 21 Jan 2009 04:26:20 +0000 http://www.cleverdonkey.com?p=99#comment-1912 Wow. You have hit the nail on the head. Dave is by far the wittiest host on TV. Watching anything from his old guest spots on game shows during the late 70s, thru his show during the 80s and 90s to todays version, his wit is phenomenonally quick and sharp. During his earlier years he was infinitely more acerbic and cutting, which he has, probably wisely toned down. Leno is more a everyman humourist, not taking the chances and strange jokes Dave will take. This probably reflects in the larger audience Leno draws. I think Dave peaked in the late 90s and the show today, while great, lacks the zip and boldness of his earlier years. Still a comedy genius though. Wow. You have hit the nail on the head. Dave is by far the wittiest host on TV. Watching anything from his old guest spots on game shows during the late 70s, thru his show during the 80s and 90s to todays version, his wit is phenomenonally quick and sharp. During his earlier years he was infinitely more acerbic and cutting, which he has, probably wisely toned down. Leno is more a everyman humourist, not taking the chances and strange jokes Dave will take. This probably reflects in the larger audience Leno draws. I think Dave peaked in the late 90s and the show today, while great, lacks the zip and boldness of his earlier years. Still a comedy genius though.

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