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Colbert's cancellation: A ratings crisis or a political bribe? We investigate
Since Stephen Colbert announced that the "Late Show" was canceled, viewers and industry insiders alike have been quick to ...
David Letterman roasts CBS after Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ cancelation
On Monday, July 21, Letterman’s official YouTube channel uploaded a compilation video of clips from various “Late Show With ...
Is Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ cancellation really about money, or something more?
When CBS canceled “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” most of the press straightforwardly reported CBS’s explanation. It ...
Stephen Colbert’s late night show was canceled by CBS. Do Americans approve?
On July 17, CBS News announced it will cancel “The Late Show With Stephen Colbert ” in May 2026, in what was described as a purely financial decision unrelated to the show’s content. President Donald ...
Letters to the Editor: Was it politics or algorithms that ended 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert'?
Attention is the new currency, and the late-night format, at least in its traditional form, is struggling to survive in an ecosystem of algorithms and autoplay,' writes an L.A. Times reader.
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CBS Host Blames ‘One-Sided’ Colbert for His Firing in Tense Debate On Network’s Drama
Dokoupil broke rank with his CBS co-hosts to claim network colleague Stephen Colbert’s “one-sided” commentary contributed to his cancellation.