even when you are 40 years old. your tv appeal is slipping and the next thing you know you are not hosting anymore. it can happen. even deck clark came out and said part of the keefe is knowing when it's time to leave. some folks are saying it is time for him to leave. other folks say it was handled outrageously even if that is the case. >> i think it's outrageous. it's terrible. but it's not surprising. because the tv executives like corporate executives. painting by numbers, they squeeze you until you no longer produce any money for them. then they to us out like a used condom. it's very common. i think that's the case here. they did it to mike douglas. they did it to johnny carson. 22 years on the air. he gave them 25% of their gross