A brilliant man and creative writer. Just a bit too mean-spirited to be likable. Not nearly as funny or bright as he thinks he is. Have to give him credit for "the top-ten list" and "stupid pet tricks". And when all-else fails drop something off a tall building.

Leno is better.. I only watch Dave if he has someone I really like on there

don't like listening to him

I watch the mono and the top ten once in a while. I generally avoid the interviews unless someone I really hate is going to be on. I like people exposing themselves as stupid.

Between Leno and Letterman, I'll go with Letterman every time.

needs to move on his act is tired

Im not big on the late night talk shows but I prefer Leno to Letterman. I do like the top 10 lists though.

I used to really enjoy Letterman...on NBC...however, he's been completely inconsequential to the pop culture landscape for 15-20 years. The only time he gets coverage these days is when that pyscho lady stalks him.

The only place on TV where real people can be seen. Dave has matured as a broadcaster and can now turn any guest or situation into worthwhile watching. He can make a boring statesman an interesting interview subject and he can chide a egotistical young superstar into being humble. He is the best of the class at improvised comedy and flies without a net when he does bits with his studio audience. His routines may be stale sometimes, but they are still done with the right flare and like his mentor Johnny, sometimes he is at his best when he is flopping and struggling to make the best of a bad situation.

I can take Letterman. But what's the deal with this dweeb Paul Schaffer? This guy needs to stick to music, cause beyond that, he has no talent whatsoever. ANNOYING!!!

I can't say he's terrible but I just don't think humor is much related to how many insults you can throw at other people, especially in the same business as yourself or similar fields. He's never been my cup of tea.

I LOST ALL RESPECT FOR LETTERMAN AFTER THE WAY HE TREATED BILL O'REILLY. WHETHER YOU LIKE OR DISLIKE O'REILLY,IT WAS AMATUERISH AND SHAMEFUL TO TREAT A GUEST THAT WAY. LETTERMAN CAME OFF AS AN ARROGANT IGNORANT TWIT. BYE BYE,AND HELLO LENO.

Been going downhill for years now...

Never made me laugh once. This show can not touch Leno.

Consistently loses the ratings war to Leno. And it takes a real genius to make Bill O'Reilly look like a classy guest. His empty-headed ambush of O'Reilly pleased his crowd but made him look more like a clod than usual. O'Reilly handled his hissy fit with class and restraint, including the boos and catcalls from his audience. Who wrote down the questions for him, Chris Mathews?

I've been a loyal watcher for many years. I like his style much more than Lenos, he just seems more laid back and real to me.

dave and jay tied for first place on tv talk shows.

Better then ever. Dave is the best, its great when he has an edge.

bad, and whenever u watch it u just keep on strugglin to smile .. but some of the shots were slighly useful but FUNNY hell NO :o(

Rarely funny. Just as lame as Leno.

The best! Only one better was Johnny Carson (I sure miss him)

A rave for dave!

When it comes to boring and extremely unfunny people, David Letterman is the king,,,,,,,,,,,, The audiences must be carefully selected, they must be one of a kind that will laugh at almost anything!...got to be a minus 1...

Use to be funnier earlier but now his humor never funny and really dull. What Happened?

I love Dave!He can be a little over-the-top at times and is a little crude for my taste at times as well,but his show is very entertaining.

Some unique combination of snobbery and Seinfeld-without any humor.

Letterman used to be on top with his late show on NBC. He has mellowed a little since then. I don't know if that is old age or being on an hour earlier. When it come to comedy he is in my top 10!

I used to love the show, but in the last couple years it seems like it's really gone downhill. They have some pretty stupid bits.

I still stay up for the Top Ten list. :) UPDATE: I have a dry sense of humor, too, so I rather enjoy Letterman's barbs.

for the love of god, letterman is not funny but i can see how some of you morons might like his dry sense of humor but i'll never get it.

The interviews are usually better than the ones you'll find on other comedy talk shows, but the monologues often miss the mark comedy wise. Letterman isn't so much laugh out loud funny but he compensates with the way he interacts with his audience. Still, just not that funny.

Dave used to be so great because he did crazy things nobody had the balls to do on tv before. And despite the fact that he is a clever guy, i think he is running out of fresh stuff. Nowadays, people don't laugh at him because he's funny, but because he is david letterman, and people respect him.

comes off as too arrogant, not funny, very smart, but boring. Needs better writers

Comedy too intelligent for Leno

He seems like the nastiest and unhappiest person on TV. Writing sometimes good but his personality is spookey and seems to be neurotic in the extreme. I should go to bed earlier - waste of my time.

Have loved Letterman since he FIRST came on! He is the MASTER innovator and even Conan (who I also love) regards Letterman as a mentor! GREAT JOB! Even when an interview is going wrong, it seems so right with Letterman at the helm! Thanks for a great job DAVE!

I've gone to see the Late Show 4 times. The first time was because I wanted to, the other three were friends from out of town who had their heart set on seeing him. Each time I have gone, the people ushering you in as well as the producers say, What we want from you is to laugh no matter what. Even if you don't get the joke or don't really like it, just laugh and clap along because chances are it's funny... A few times when the entire audience didn't laugh or clap, they stopped the show, re did the scene or skit until everyone laughed. Now that is pathetic. He gets paid 33 million per year and has to force people to laugh and clap for him.

do not watch too often since it is on so late. He can be real witty. I like his ten best lists. he has a pretty good repore with his guests.

David whoooooooooo????????Oh, is he still on?

The Late show with David Letterman is a great talk show and will always be the best. Ever since Johnny left there hasn't been anyone as classic or funny besides Dave. He is now truly the king and should of gotten the Tonight Show instead of Lame Leno.

I wish I could give him a 0. He never does anything fun any more. All he does is know your current events, pysic sandwich, and will it float. I liked it when he did stuff like working at McDonalds and go snowboarding. Now he never leaves his desk. Most of the time the news is funnier than his show. He should step down and let Conan take his place.

Has gotten too raunchy and with the naked guy on the set has stepped over the bounds of common deceny

While certainly not as good as he used to be, David Letterman can still hold his own and I believe that he is still the best late night talk show host. His style is not too over the top (like Conan's) or too contrived and desperate (like Leno's). He's entertaining without being too overbearing. He's generally an entertaining guy and is respectful to his guests. Letterman's still the king of late night.

I don't care for David Letterman. As many posters have pointed out, he's not funny. I just can't watch an entire show; I have to turn it. Who cares if it will float?

Better Than Leno

You either love him or you hate him. His off beat sense of humor still makes him my favorite late night talkshow host.

Letterman is great, and will forever be better than Leno! In a fight, Letterman would win. RIGHT ON LETTERMAN!!!

David Letterman SUCKS! With a big fat capital S. I dont understand how anyone can find him funny? He is extremely unfunny, talks too much about sport, has completely POINTLESS segments on his show to waste time, and did i mention he aint funny. Only thing that would even be worth the watch in this show are the guests, and arghh Paul Sheiffer, what a disaster.

David Letterman is, and will be the greatest entertainer I have seen. He has never let me down and as he asks, I think of him as my TV friend.

Lame and unfunny for years. Appealling to those who think they're hip, but aren't.

I only end up sitting through this about 3 times a year. It's not a bad show, and it has definitely made me laugh a few times, but it's nothing great. There are plenty of better shows, late night and otherwise.

Still the funniest man in late night TV. No close second.

I don't hear anyone laughing until he inserts a long pause after each "joke"....Even then, it only elicits a chuckle. Sorry Dave, that gaptoothed smile is more amusing than anything that comes out of that mouth.

Still funny, and certainly better all around than Leno, even on a down night. I do miss the irreverant, "who gives a damn?" Dave from the days at NBC, but I guess age has mellowed him.

Some funny momnets, but I have to say that this guy truly creeps me out. His humor is strange, and most of the time unfunny, but most of all, he just seems strange. I never find myself laughing when I tune over to CBS to watch him, and his Top 10 Lists stink. Dunno, seems like he was funnier when he was at NBC. Maybe since he's a big star now, maybe it ruined his ability to make NORMAL people laugh. I've also noticed that most people who like David are weirdos.

dont care for david he thinks he is funny; and he isnt

I HATE this show!!

new york arrogance boring geek

Letterman's the man! He's always been an excellent host, but he really hit his stride by setting an example after 9/11 for everyone to follow.

Retirement time!

Clearly beats Jay Leno every night pound for pound.

Overrated. Not as bad as Jay Leno though.

To each his own. Nothing against him personally, but I don't enjoy his show. It doesn't usually make me laugh.

Hate Letterman! He's about as funny as an ingrown toenail!

Like his sponatenous jokes.. unlike Leno whose jokes r mostly scripted

I hate this guy he's not funny at all, he sucks big time that top 10 thing I don't get it. I'll be happy when he's cancelled!!!

I've always admired this guy. True, at times, some of his bits are a bit cornballish but the way he interacts with his guests are always with true professionalism. Plus, his Top 10 takes and stupid animal/human tricks are priceless. He's gotten better as he gets older.

His guests are sometimes good, but his jokes just aren't funny to me. Also, I've never found his top 10 funny at all, which is supposed to be his big gimmick.

David Letterman asks the right questions of his guests and is much more natural doing so than jay leno. If you watch dave closely,you'll see he asks questions that often times were not pre-meditated. I've been watching dave since his beginning.(not his actual birth...that might have been insightful as well,however). but it's one of the few shows that seems to end way too soon..seems like that 60 minutes goes by so fast that i find myself wanting more of "dave" and his guest. so...i go out for coffee and talk to people.

He's just not funny. Never has been.