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bossradio93 · 09-07-2006, 09:35 AM

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Letterman signs on for four more years at CBS

By Cynthia Littleton

Thu Sep 7, 2:47 AM ET

LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - From the home office at the Ed Sullivan Theater: David Letterman is staying at CBS for another four years.

Letterman, 59, is close to finalizing a contract extension with CBS that will keep him at the helm of "The Late Show With David Letterman" through the 2009-10 season, sources said. Negotiations on the pact have been underway on and off for months, but sources close to the network and the Letterman camp say the talks went smoothly and there was never any doubt that the Emmy-winning late-night host would extend his tenure at "Late Show," which originates from the famed Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City.

Indeed, sources say that relations between CBS, Letterman and his Worldwide Pants production company have never been better, particularly between Letterman and CBS Corp. chief Leslie Moonves. Moonves has become a semi-regular presence on "Late Show" through the "More With Les" segments, featuring Letterman conversing with Moonves by telephone.

The harmony between Letterman and CBS stands in stark contrast to the situation 4-1/2 years ago, when Letterman was being heavily courted by ABC and reportedly felt under-appreciated at CBS. At the time, Letterman wound up striking a two-year renewal deal that included a series of one-year options, while sources said this time around the deal is a four-year commitment.

Financial details of the new deal were unclear. Letterman already ranks high on the list of television's highest-paid personalities, with an annual salary of about $31.5 million under the 2002 contract agreement. Sources said the new deal keeps Letterman in roughly similar salary territory as the 2002 pact, but that could not be confirmed late Wednesday.

A CBS spokesman declined comment on the deal, as did Letterman's handlers.

Reuters/Hollywood Reporter

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Scoobiedoo30 · 09-07-2006, 12:30 PM

this is reat News that avid Letter signs on for 4 more year's I think if my math is correct that David Letterman Will on CBS weeknight's at 10:35 pm until 2009

TJL · 09-07-2006, 06:43 PM

Cool! Dave rules!

AKA · 09-07-2006, 10:28 PM

Wow, I'm glad I have a DVR. It's really going to come in handy in 2009 when Letterman and Conan begin competing (I can record both programs at the same time).

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-07-2006, 10:32 PM

How can you record both Conan O'Briean and David Letterman when they will both come on at 10:35 pm

AKA · 09-07-2006, 11:04 PM

With a DVR, you can record two programs at the same time. I do that a lot, as the majority of what I watch airs while I'm asleep.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-07-2006, 11:19 PM

Did your DVR come from your cable Company

AKA · 09-07-2006, 11:22 PM

Yes, it did.

Scoobiedoo30 · 09-07-2006, 11:29 PM

I got my New DVR from my cable Company as well this pass Summer and it is Awsome say I miss the 10:00 pm News I can watch The 10:00 pm News at 11:00 pm Does your DVR Do that as well.

AKA · 09-07-2006, 11:36 PM

If I record the 10:00 news, or if my cable box is happens to be on and tuned to the correct channel, then yes.

TheLandfordLunchBox · 09-11-2006, 07:42 PM

Justin Timberlake is on David Letterman tonight!

09-07-2006, 09:35 AM	#1
bossradio93 Game Show Fanatic! Senior Member Join Date: Nov 01, 2004 Location: Bellflower, California Posts: 2,392	David Letterman signs on for four more years at CBS http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20060907/tv_nm/letterman_dc Letterman signs on for four more years at CBS By Cynthia Littleton Thu Sep 7, 2:47 AM ET LOS ANGELES (Hollywood Reporter) - From the home office at the Ed Sullivan Theater: David Letterman is staying at CBS for another four years. Letterman, 59, is close to finalizing a contract extension with CBS that will keep him at the helm of "The Late Show With David Letterman" through the 2009-10 season, sources said. Negotiations on the pact have been underway on and off for months, but sources close to the network and the Letterman camp say the talks went smoothly and there was never any doubt that the Emmy-winning late-night host would extend his tenure at "Late Show," which originates from the famed Ed Sullivan Theater in New York City. Indeed, sources say that relations between CBS, Letterman and his Worldwide Pants production company have never been better, particularly between Letterman and CBS Corp. chief Leslie Moonves. Moonves has become a semi-regular presence on "Late Show" through the "More With Les" segments, featuring Letterman conversing with Moonves by telephone. The harmony between Letterman and CBS stands in stark contrast to the situation 4-1/2 years ago, when Letterman was being heavily courted by ABC and reportedly felt under-appreciated at CBS. At the time, Letterman wound up striking a two-year renewal deal that included a series of one-year options, while sources said this time around the deal is a four-year commitment. Financial details of the new deal were unclear. Letterman already ranks high on the list of television's highest-paid personalities, with an annual salary of about $31.5 million under the 2002 contract agreement. Sources said the new deal keeps Letterman in roughly similar salary territory as the 2002 pact, but that could not be confirmed late Wednesday. A CBS spokesman declined comment on the deal, as did Letterman's handlers. Reuters/Hollywood Reporter Yahoo! News/Reuters-September 7, 2006
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09-07-2006, 12:30 PM	#2
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	Letterman signs on for 4 more year's at CBS *this is reat News that avid Letter signs on for 4 more year's I think if my math is correct that David Letterman Will on CBS weeknight's at 10:35 pm until 2009*
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09-07-2006, 10:32 PM	#5
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	David Letterman signs on for 4 more Year's *How can you record both Conan O'Briean and David Letterman when they will both come on at 10:35 pm*

09-07-2006, 11:19 PM	#7
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	David Letterman signs on for 4 more Year's *Did your DVR come from your cable Company*

09-07-2006, 10:28 PM	#4
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Wow, I'm glad I have a DVR. It's really going to come in handy in 2009 when Letterman and Conan begin competing (I can record both programs at the same time).

09-07-2006, 11:04 PM	#6
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	With a DVR, you can record two programs at the same time. I do that a lot, as the majority of what I watch airs while I'm asleep.

09-07-2006, 11:22 PM	#8
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	Yes, it did.

09-07-2006, 11:29 PM	#9
Scoobiedoo30 Member Forum Superstar Join Date: Jun 27, 2002 Location: KENNER, LOUISIANA Posts: 27,654	David Letterman signs on for 4 more Year's *I got my New DVR from my cable Company as well this pass Summer and it is Awsome say I miss the 10:00 pm News I can watch The 10:00 pm News at 11:00 pm Does your DVR Do that as well.*

09-07-2006, 11:36 PM	#10
AKA Member Forum Star Join Date: Dec 17, 2001 Posts: 15,746	If I record the 10:00 news, or if my cable box is happens to be on and tuned to the correct channel, then yes.

09-11-2006, 07:42 PM	#11
TheLandfordLunchBox Heath Ledger 1979-2008 Forum Regular Join Date: Apr 28, 2005 Location: At the Haunted Manion in Walt Disney World Posts: 668	Justin Timberlake is on David Letterman tonight!