David Letterman is on the verge of signing a new deal with CBS that will make him the longest running late-night show host in the history of TV.
The new deal will keep him on the air for 32 years, longer than his idol Johnny Carson, who left the air as host of “Tonight” in 1992 after 30 years on the job.
The deal, once signed, would put the late-night funnyman behind the desk of CBS’ “Late Show,” through 2014, according to a report in the New York Times, which broke the story.
Also in play is the contract for Craig Ferguson, who hosts the show that follows Letterman.
Representatives for Letterman had no comment.
“As would be expected at this time, we’re having conversations with both Dave and Craig about future years. There are no further details to announce at this time,” CBS officials said in a statement.
Letterman’s current deal, according to the report, ends in August. When that deal was reached in 2010, the host had suggested he might retire.
Now, it seems, he’s staying.
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