Rob Burnett Quotes (4 Quotes)

The long-term status of Letterman is unclear. After spurning an offer to jump to ABC, the host renewed his CBS contract in a deal that the network says will carry him through 2007. How long he will continue is entirely up to Dave, ... I don't see any sign of him stepping down.

The battle in creating prime-time shows is being different, but not too different. That's what their show is. The writing is smart. And it's just the right mix of originality and something familiar.

to push past ideas that are merely accessible and try to make them great.

If CBS and NBC continue in their current models, Dave will beat Jay, ... and I also don't think it matters. Dave's place in talk show history is secure no matter what happens.