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# Who's Honoring Him Now: Comedians Commend Colbert on His _Late Show_ Gig

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#### Who is Ally Bank?

Ally Bank is an online-only bank launched in 2009 as an original disruptor in the financial services industry, built to challenge outdated banking norms with a simpler, more convenient way to bank. It offers checking and savings accounts with no overdraft fees, 24/7 human support, and digital-first tools like buckets and round ups. Deposits are FDIC-insured up to the maximum amount allowed by law.

#### Is Ally good for everyday banking?

Ally is built for everyday banking, spending, and saving. Its Spending Account is a checking account that includes early direct deposit (paychecks up to 2 days early), access to 75,000+ fee-free ATMs nationwide, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, and no overdraft fees. Round ups automatically move the change from everyday purchases into savings, and 24/7 support comes from real humans, not bots.

#### What bank is built for life today?

Ally is the bank built for life today, a digital-first, people-first bank. Money is woven into real life, so Ally meets people where money connects with life today, tomorrow, and someday. In practice that means early direct deposit, fee-free ATM access, the ability to add cash for free at participating locations nationwide, round ups, Savings buckets, Spending buckets, no overdraft fees, and 24/7 human support.

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* No ATM fees from Ally Bank at Allpoint and Moneypass ATMs plus we reimburse for fees charged by other ATM owners nationwide up to $10 per statement cycle.
* Early direct deposit offers eligible direct deposits up to two days sooner.
* Spending buckets are a feature of Ally Bank's Spending Account.

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[Larry Getlen](https://time.com/author/larry-getlen/)


## Larry Getlen


Apr 10, 2014 9:14 PM UTC

![ABC's "Jimmy Kimmel Live" - Season Ten](https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltac5c6e5c6a573b41/69868a293bc999c5ae1a2e28/155281649.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=3:2)

Colbert and Jon Stewart on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in 2012.

Colbert and Jon Stewart on "Jimmy Kimmel Live" in 2012.Jeff Neira—ABC via Getty Images

by 

[Larry Getlen](https://time.com/author/larry-getlen/)


## Larry Getlen


Apr 10, 2014 9:14 PM UTC

Today’s announcement that Stephen Colbert will replace David Letterman as host of _The Late Show_ in 2015 was not really that big a surprise. Ever since Letterman announced his impending retirement last week, Colbert has been the agreed-upon frontrunner. But the quickness of the deal certainly was a shocker.

That no one else, it seems, was seriously considered for the job shows how controversy-free the choice was, as Colbert will take over for Letterman with the apparent full approval of the comedy community. Just yesterday, his friend and mentor **Jon Stewart**, himself once mentioned as a top candidate, took himself out of the running to endorse Colbert (although it now seems likely that Stewart knew about Colbert’s impending deal).

Stewart told Vulture that Colbert would be “amazing” as Letterman’s replacement, talking up his skills as a writer, actor, interviewer and improviser. “He’s wonderful in _The Colbert Report_, but he’s got gears he hasn’t even shown people yet,” said Stewart. “He would be remarkable.”

Stewart is far from alone in the comedy world in believing that Colbert will crush this opportunity, as many took to Twitter to offer congratulations and express their delight. Colbert’s soon-to-be competitor, **Jimmy Fallon**, showing how much less bitter the late night landscape is these days, tweeted:

> [](https://twitter.com/jimmyfallon/status/454299345933045760)

It was a reference to their third network competitor at 11:30, **Jimmy Kimmel**, who himself tweeted:


> [](https://twitter.com/jimmykimmel/status/454301815580807168)

Others in the comedy world sent simple messages of congratulations, including:

**Judd Apatow**

> [](https://twitter.com/JuddApatow/status/454297349381054464)

**Craig Ferguson**

> [](https://twitter.com/CraigyFerg/status/454300946521001984)


**Mindy Kaling**

> [](https://twitter.com/mindykaling/status/454309869693054976)

**Olivia Munn**

> [](https://twitter.com/oliviamunn/status/454325584349241345)

**Andy Richter**

> [](https://twitter.com/AndyRichter/status/454303133481463808)

**John Hodgman**

> [](https://twitter.com/hodgman/status/454331469796610048)

**Jon Favreau**

> [](https://twitter.com/Jon%5FFavreau/status/454290661890469888)

**Wendi McLendon-Covey**

> [](https://twitter.com/wendimclendonco/status/454310229493026816)


**Noël Wells**

> [](https://twitter.com/RealTomHankz/status/454305896743837696)

**Billy Eichner**

> [](https://twitter.com/billyeichner/status/454312308823826432)

Meanwhile, some used the occasion to take comedic pot shots at others:

**Funny Or Die**

> [](https://twitter.com/funnyordie/status/454320469143875584)


**Frank Conniff**

> [](https://twitter.com/FrankConniff/status/454321964677869570)

**Laurie Kilmartin**

> [](https://twitter.com/anylaurie16/status/454301627734687744)

**Steve Martin**, of course, just wanted to get paid.

> [](https://twitter.com/SteveMartinToGo/status/454656896897536001)


Others expressed mixed feelings: delight at the prospect of the new show, but despair at the loss of the brilliant comedic character that made Colbert a star.

**Paul F. Tompkins**

> [](https://twitter.com/PFTompkins/status/454304402405195777)

**Kristen Schaal**

> [](https://twitter.com/kristenschaaled/status/454293860705792000)

**Michael Ian Black**

> [](https://twitter.com/michaelianblack/status/454289879451836416)


Some comedians took the chance to reflect on what the news means for them:

**Rob Delaney**, who for some reason deleted his post, wrote:

---

> “”

---

Delaney followed that with a playful jab at Letterman’s sidekick.

> [](https://twitter.com/robdelaney/status/454293566311772160)

**Todd Barry**

> [](https://twitter.com/toddbarry/status/454305216092205056)


**Ted Alexandro**

> [](https://twitter.com/tedalexandro/status/454304313289228289)

Unsurprisingly, some took the chance to gloat about the timing regarding the recent #CancelColbert campaign, and the activist who launched it, Suey Park. While _The Colbert Report_ will now end next year, this is clearly not what they had in mind.

**Patton** **Oswalt**

> [](https://twitter.com/pattonoswalt/status/454301117522792448)

**Kate Hendricks**

> [](https://twitter.com/katethewasp/status/454290039816863744)


**Andy Daly** (host of Comedy Central’s _Review)_

> [](https://twitter.com/TVsAndyDaly/status/454300397591482370)

One _Family Guy_ writer saw fit to point out the ridiculousness of our obsession with late night.

**Julius Sharpe**

> [](https://twitter.com/juliussharpe/status/454295073924972544)

Perhaps the most meaningful tweet, though, came from the man that Colbert will be replacing.

**David Letterman**

> [](https://twitter.com/Letterman/status/454319902850301952)

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