LOS ANGELES -- David Letterman says CBS did not consult him about who would take over Late Show upon his retirement, which he saw at the time as a "good opportunity" to put a woman or black person behind the desk.
In a candid, wide-ranging Q and A with The New York Times published Wednesday, Letterman said it bothered him that the network didn't ask for his input -- but added that those are bygones now.
Mashable first reported last April that the network had chosen Colbert, mere days after Letterman announced he was ready to step down.
From the Times:
Not that Letterman is lamenting the selection of Colbert, a longtime Letterman admirer and regular Late Show guest. In fact, the two briefly spoke after CBS confirmed the former Colbert Report host was taking over.
Letterman's last day is May 28, with Colbert expected to start some time this fall.