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The article provides insight as to why Ferguson's exit would be difficult to deal with. Those 10 minutes at the beginning of the show make all others pale in comparison; especially given that it's mostly made up as he goes along. With everyone else it's read cue card, wait for response, read next cue card. I can't remember the last time I laughed out loud at Dave/Jay/Conan, but every show provides at least one of those moments. I truly hope he doesn't leave.

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He's already been on a HIT primetime show. And seems to be doing fairly well with his talk show. If he didn't want to be famous, he should have stayed in Scotland and farmed sheep.

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I really hope that Craig Fergueson does not decide to leave. I really enjoy his show he is much better than Conan.

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I just hope this is a scam to try to get more money. Because Ferguson is the best thing on late night. He can't get good guests, and his interviewing skills are lousy but improving. All he has is his monologue, and he really makes the most of it.

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Craig has a six-year contract, and he's what -- two years in? Four more years is an eternity in television.

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It's about money. You know he made a joke this year what the difference of one hour is and on CBS it is 30 million.

I think he wants to close that gap.

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He is easily the best person in late night TV. He's down to Earth and he feels real when the others feel like they are acting.

But 6 years is good, the guy before him only stayed 5 I think.

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When Kilborn left I felt like a part of me had died, but Ferguson has been just about the best replacement possible under the circumstances.

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Dear David Letterman:

Pay Craig Ferguson more money. He's worth every penny.

Sincerely

Walt in Houston

P.S.: Craig did not make me write this
(Yes he did)
(No, he didn't)
(knowing nod)

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craig is so good. very real, not a phony - and a really, really good writer to boot. his first novel is shockingly good, and perhaps he prefers writing to performing. being in hollywood and dealing with addiction is NOT the easiest thing to do, and maybe he wants to get out of there for his own personal well being.

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I never thought I would go out and buy a recording device because I wanted to record one show. And it's a talk show at that. But i did. And so I never miss his shows. At the end of the day I just want to laugh and through his silliness, goofiness, and sometimes thoughtful monologues, he accomplishes that. These recordings i will keep so in case he does leave, I will replay and remember the good old days.

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I hope Craig never leaves us. Mr. Letterman, if you read this please make him stay. My kids and I adore him, he is funny, very intelligent, sincere, touching, and he asks his guest questions I would like to ask. He doesnt have a list of questions to ask his guests and so you never know where the conversation will lead. I just wish his show was earlier and twice as long. I also hate the commercial break in the middle of his monologue. I find it unneccessary and rude. He is the best thing to come onto late night since Johnny Carson. I also like that he doesnt have the same boring celebrities that are on all the shows. You never know what to expect with him and that is what makes his show unique. I hope it never ends.

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Thinking of Craig Ferguson leaving is very upsetting. He is the best talk show host. I look forward to his show each day. We all need some laughter in our lives. He is so talented. CBS would lose a great entertainer if Craig leaves. He has alot of fans out there. Nancy

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Love him!.....funny, cute and sexy to boot! Love that monologue and the way he gets tickled at his own self. It is so off the cuff. Just hate that it's on so late because I can't disciplie myself to be organized enought to tape it and I can't resist staying awake to watch it when I shoud be going to bed to sleep so I can get up for work early!
The Prince Charles thing is awesome....and I love his look and persona...hope he does nothing but move on up to a prime time show, like taking Letterman's place a some point! ....and the Alfalfa look was cute on Friday night, 24th of August, he must have just gotten a haircut.

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I hope Craig Ferguson does not leave.He is the best talk show host ever!I always watch him every night, never miss a show.If Craig leaves there will be a lot of people very very sad.We will always miss him if he leaves.CBS will lose the funniest person that has ever been there! But if leaving would make Craig happy, that is all that matters.

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The show is a lot of fun to watch. I understand though that it is difficult to be famous and would not want that for myself.

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It seemingly would make more sense for Conan to replace Letterman since they have a similar appeal. Having Letterman do "specials" for CBS would be wonderful. I believe Leno gets some benefit simply from being on NBC and replacing King Carson. Ellen D. following Conan would be an interesting idea.

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