CBS, The Late Show and Stephen Colbert
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Opinion: CBS just proved that when it comes to a "decision," cancelling Colbert was a no-brainer compared to appeasing the dictator Trump, writes .
Perhaps this is true, but the network that once made Cronkite the most trusted man in America no longer gets the benefit of the doubt. CBS’s owners have made a series of decisions capitulating to President Donald Trump, and the surprise choice to allow Colbert—a consistent, prominent Trump critic—to walk seems like part of that pattern.
After more than three decades on air, CBS announced on Thursday that its famed "Late Show" franchise is coming to a close.
CBS said it planned to cancel Stephen Colbert's Late Show after next season, citing the weakening finances of late night
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Comics Gaming Magazine on MSNCBS Cancels Stephen Colbert's The Late Show, Citing a "Financial Decision"In a surprise move, CBS is cancelling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Not just the renowned comedian’s version of The Late Show, but the over three-decade late night talk show in its entirety.
The network claimed it was “purely a financial decision.” “We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘The Late Show’ franchise in May of 2026,” CBS executives’ statement read. “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.”