Rob Burnett and Marc Maron Reflect on the End of 'The Late Show' Era and the Changing Landscape of Late-Night Television
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Summary
Rob Burnett, David Letterman's longtime creative partner, and Marc Maron reflect on the end of 'The Late Show' with Stephen Colbert's final episode, discussing the emotional weight of losing the historic Ed Sullivan Theater space and the broader shift in late-night television. They express concern that the current era of late-night — characterized by shorter formats, social media clips, and less polished production — may signal the end of a certain mode of late-night TV that prioritized craft and longevity, with some of what's replacing it feeling like "amateur hour."
Key quotes
· 3 pulledI found myself being strangely emotional on Stephen [Colbert]'s last show. I didn't expect it.
Some of it is just that space and that building. I spent 29 years of my life [there], altogether.
I spent 29 years of my life [there], altogether.
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