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New York Times
2 days ago
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- New York Times
A Brief History of CBS's Late-Night Eras
For more than five decades, families across the United States have welcomed a slate of CBS late-night shows into their living rooms, bedrooms and — thanks to smartphones and tablets — even bathrooms. But CBS said on Thursday that it was getting out of the late-night television business by canceling 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' when the host's contract ends in May. Executives at the network said in a joint statement that the decision was 'not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.' (In March, the network canceled 'After Midnight,' a late-night comedy panel game show hosted by Taylor Tomlinson.) During Thursday's taping of 'The Late Show,' when Colbert announced the news, he said that he empathized with the boos from the audience and that he had the pleasure of working on the show for the past 10 years. 'And let me tell you, it is a fantastic job,' he said. 'I wish somebody else was getting it.' Here is a brief history of CBS's late-night television eras. 'The Merv Griffin Show' (1969-72) Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Jimmy Kimmel Drops Bombshell On CBS Following 'The Late Show' Cancellation
stands by his longtime pal 's side following CBS's decision to cancel his show. The host of "" called out the network in a heated post, slamming them for shutting down his friend's program while promoting other TV shows. Despite being late-night talk show hosts, Jimmy Kimmel and Stephen Colbert enjoyed a years-long friendship rather than a rivalry. They frequently supported each other, even when it came to butting heads with influential figures like Donald Trump. Jimmy Kimmel Upset Over The Abrupt End Of Stephen Colbert's Show Kimmel addressed the shocking end of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" on his Instagram Story, sharing a clip of his friend's confirmation of the news. He captioned the post with a direct message to the network, writing: "Love you Stephen. F-ck you and all your Sheldons CBS." Kimmel's words referenced CBS' iconic character Sheldon Cooper, whose life was depicted in two hit series, "The Big Bang Theory" and its spinoff, "Young Sheldon." The TV host appeared to be calling BS on the network's decision to cancel Colbert's talk show while promoting other programs. Why The Beloved Talk Show Was Cancelled According to the statement released on Thursday, July 17, CBS claimed Colbert's TV program would officially end in May 2026 due to money problems. The network stressed that their decision was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night." "It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content, or other matters happening at Paramount," they claimed. Despite the network's words, the timing of their decision coincided with Colbert's complaints about CBS's parent company, Paramount Global. TMZ reported that Colbert slammed Paramount Global for coughing up $16 million in a settlement with Donald Trump over his lawsuit. The president filed a complaint because he was offended by the editing of CBS News' "60 Minutes" interview with former Vice President Kamala Harris. Did Colbert Get Punished For Biting The Hand That Fed Him? Colbert did not mince his words against the production giant, labeling Paramount Global's hefty settlement "a big fat bribe." He suspected they paid Trump because they needed federal approval for a pending multibillion-dollar sale to the Hollywood studio Skydance. Although his criticism might have contributed to the cancellation of his late-night show, Colbert did not attack CBS or its parent company. While confirming his May 2026 departure, the TV personality reflected positively on his time with the network. He appreciated everyone working behind the scenes, saying: "We get to do this show for each other -- every day, all day. And I've had the pleasure and responsibility of sharing what we do every day with you in front of this camera for the last 10 years." More About 'The Late Show' Host Colbert's time in the spotlight started long before he became a late-night talk show host. He rose to fame playing a closeted and repressed high school teacher in the comedy series "Strangers with Candy." The TV personality became a household name as the host of "The Colbert Report," where he parodied right-wing news pundits and gained notoriety for his distinctive humor and satire. Thanks to his achievements and comedic talents, Colbert became the ideal candidate to succeed David Letterman on his late-night talk show. In 2015, the entertainer became the new host of the CBS program and went on to achieve more success with his witty banter with guests. One of his most famous interviews was with former President Joe Biden, as reported by WioNews, where he opened up about the pain of grief and loss. Inside Jimmy Kimmel & Stephen Colbert's Years-Long Friendship Kimmel's support for Colbert was expected given their years-long friendship. They enjoyed a public bromance filled with jokes and sarcastic quips at each other, frequently reassuring fans that their rivalry would never be anything more than playful. Following Colbert's takeover of the late-night program, Kimmel showcased his support by starring as a guest on the show. During the episode, they got candid about their love and respect for each other. "People want us to fight and everything like that. Isn't that crazy?" Colbert asked Kimmel, who agreed it was "weird" that people expected them to hate each other. "I like you, too. I might even love you. If you died, I'd cry like a baby," Kimmel added, per Men's Journal. Colbert echoed similar sentiments about loving Kimmel and proved his feelings were real last year. He defended his pal after Trump mocked his performance as host of the Oscars. "You keep my friend Jimmy Kimmel's name out of your weird little wet mouth, OK? I'm mad. Jimmy Kimmel is my podcast brother from Strike Force Five," he declared. Can Stephen Colbert bounce back after losing his beloved late-night talk show?
Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
What made ‘The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' special, in six clips
There may be no tougher — and sought-after — gig than hosting a network late-night TV show. Stephen Colbert joined that rarefied list of late-night hosts in 2015, when he took over CBS's 'The Late Show' from David Letterman. Ten years later, on Thursday night, Colbert announced that not only would he be departing the show, but CBS was canceling the entire 'Late Show' enterprise, in a stunning move that some have speculated may have political motives (CBS strongly denied this, saying it was ending the popular program for financial reasons).
Washington Post
2 days ago
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- Washington Post
The end of Colbert's ‘Late Show' has implications beyond late-night TV
The facts are these: The highest-rated show on late night was nominated for an Emmy on Tuesday. On Thursday, Paramount/CBS announced its cancellation. Stephen Colbert announced at the Thursday evening taping of 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' that he'd found out, only the night before, that his show would be canceled at the end of the season, in May 2026, and that no one would be replacing him. 'It's the end of 'The Late Show' on CBS,' he said. 'This is all just going away.'
Yahoo
2 days ago
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Jimmy Kimmel lashes out at CBS for cancelling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
Jimmy Kimmel has come to the defence of his fellow late-night host, Stephen Colbert, following the announcement that CBS has decided to cancel The Late Show. The network confirmed on Thursday (17 July) that the show described the host as 'irreplaceable' and said it will retire the long-running franchise, citing a 'financial decision'. In response to the news, Kimmel, who hosts Jimmy Kimmel Live on ABC, sent his support to Colbert. In an Instagram story, the 57-year-old wrote: 'Love you, Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons, CBS.' Kimmel's words appear to be a nod towards the CBS show The Big Bang Theory, which has spawned several spin-offs, including Young Sheldon and Georgie and Mandy's First Marriage. Another spin-off, Stuart Fails to Save the Universe, was announced earlier this month. Jimmy Kimmel has lashed out at CBS for cancelling Stephen Colbert's show (YouTube/Jimmy Kimmel Live!) In a joint statement to CBS News, Paramount and CBS bosses said: 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert will end its historic run in May 2026 at the end of the broadcast season. We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire The Late Show franchise at that time. 'We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.' The statement continued: 'This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night. It is not related in any way to the show's performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount.' Colbert broke the news to the audience during the taping of Thursday night's show, saying: 'I want to let you know something I found out just last night. Next year will be our last season. The network will be ending The Late Show in May.' To resounding boos from his fans in the audience over the show's cancellation, the comedian and TV personality added: 'Yeah! I share your feelings. It's the end of The Late Show on CBS. I'm not being replaced. This is all just going away.' Stephen Colbert has hosted The Late Show since 2015 (The Late Show/YouTube) Colbert made his name on Jon Stewart's The Daily Show on Comedy Central. He has hosted The Late Show since 2015, replacing David Letterman in the role. The show is recorded at the Ed Sullivan Theatre in Manhattan, New York City. The most recent ratings from Nielsen show Colbert as winning his time slot, with about 2.417 million viewers across 41 new episodes. It also said the late night show was the only one in the genre to gain viewers so far this year.
