"Rob Burnett" may refer to:

* Rob Burnett (American football), a former defensive end who played in the NFL from 1990 to 2003

* Rob Burnett (producer), a producer, director and writer, best known for being the executive producer of Late Show with David Letterman

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[The long-term status of Letterman is unclear. After spurning an offer to jump to ABC, the host renewed his CBS contract in a deal that the network says will carry him through 2007.] How long he will continue is entirely up to Dave, ... I don't see any sign of him stepping down.

What's extraordinarily valuable in TV right now [are] brands.

How long he will continue is entirely up to Dave. I don't see any sign of him stepping down.

To push past ideas that are merely accessible and try to make them great.

We obviously understand this decision.

We'll work around his schedule.

If CBS and NBC continue in their current models, Dave will beat Jay, ... and I also don't think it matters. Dave's place in talk show history is secure no matter what happens.

The battle in creating prime-time shows is being different, but not too different. That's what their show is. The writing is smart. And it's just the right mix of originality and something familiar.