CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
#1CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 7:54pmTitle
As much as I liked his talking points on trump and such, I never could really get into his show. He didn’t have as nearly as enticing bits or gags as Meyer’s or the Daily Show. I preferred him when he was performing a character. I think there’s still space for him in the podcast world, or maybe he can do a broadway show. I’ll miss Laura Benanti as Melania!
I wonder what CBS/Paramount will have planned for the Ed Sullivan.
#2CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 7:56pmRight after he criticized the network for making a deal with Trump.
#3CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 8:52pmI like Colbert but could never warm up to him as a late night TV host. In general, all of the late night TV shows are pulling in low ratings.
UncleCharlie
Broadway Legend Joined: 6/26/16
#4CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 8:54pmParamount, parent company of both CBS and Comedy Central just announced their intent to merge with Skydance Media, a company thought to be very conservative in its political leanings with Skydance as controlling partner. There was immediate speculation about the future of Colbert and also the Daily Show for obvious reasons. Well, that didn't take long. Even though it had not been formally communicated to him until last night, Colbert's no dummy and I suspect he knew his fate was sealed when he made those comments Monday and basically said f**k it.
#5CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 9:00pmOk but now he has time to do “Oh Mary” with Amy Sedaris.
#6CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 9:49pmI love Colbert but he was at his least interesting on The Late Show.
But I hope he finally does a Broadway show at some point.
Blow Gabriel
Swing Joined: 7/17/25
#7CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 9:51pmIt ends in May just in time for him to host next years Tony’s. I’m sure there will be many opportunities for him, he could also do a late night show somewhere else?
#8CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 9:59pmLate night is sadly on its way out generally speaking but the timing of this... yikes
#9CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 10:08pmSee, I’m so upset because I loved Stephen as sort of the “thinking man” late night show. He had his dry Dad humor, but I liked that he lacked the cheap and goofy gags and his interviews were some really well-produced conversations with not just the latest celebrity, but also political figures and legends in their craft, specifically his interview with Sondheim.
SteveSanders
Featured Actor Joined: 3/29/25
#10CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 11:20pmAgree. Always found him to be the most thoughtful interviewer of the late night hosts.
#11CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/17/25 at 11:57pmCall_me_jorge said: "I wonder what CBS/Paramount will have planned for the Ed Sullivan."
I'm guessing serious thought won't be put into that question until after Skydance buys Paramount, if that sale is approved. CBS bought the theater in 1993 so David Letterman could do a talk show, and CBS is making it very clear they're getting out of the late night talk show business completely.
Blow Gabriel
Swing Joined: 7/17/25
#12CBS to cancel ‘Late Show With Stephen Colbert’
Posted: 7/18/25 at 12:21amIf only good night and good luck had waited a year
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