the only guest host on the show. and then, it got turned over to me. oh, okay. >> yeah. >> it took us by surprise, that jay was getting the job. and nobody had even talked to us or -- or had a conversation about it. >> so, we go up to new york to meet with david. >> they said we're here to tell you that jay leno will be hosting "the tonight show" at 11:30. and we'd, very much, like you to continue in your role at 12:30. letterman stood up and said, okay, the meeting's over, and walked out. >> people, in my world, think david letterman is the shit. and he's going to get this job. and it doesn't happen. >> the headlines today of new york post scream dave's tv tizzy. >> why don't i just start off with just with a question here? just how pissed off are you?