VIDEO: DAVID LETTERMAN on Ferguson Exit: 'His Show Was Like No Other'

On last night's LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN, host David Letterman commented on Monday's announcement that Craig Ferguson will soon give up his seat behind the desk of CBS's 'Late Late Show.' Watch the clip below!

"His show was not like any other late night show. And I'm telling ya, to be unique in the world of television is virtually impossible. So congratulations to Craig on a great run."

Letterman himself will be departing as host of the Late Show in 2015. CBS recently announced that Stephen Colbert will take over as host. No word yet as to who will replace Craig Ferguson.

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