Colbert Cancellation Economics

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Did money or politics cause Colbert cancellation? Either way, the economics are tough for TV

The television industry’s declining economic health means similar hard calls are already being made with personalities and programming, with others to be faced in the future.

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What’s Next for Stephen Colbert After ‘The Late Show’ Cancellation?

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Joe Scarborough decries ‘terrible’ timing of Stephen Colbert ‘Late Show’ cancellation

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Comedians support CBS 'Late Show' host Colbert, Jon Stewart rips Paramount

Late-night rivals and other celebrities rallied to support CBS "Late Show" host Stephen Colbert after the network canceled his show, and comedian Jon Stewart lashed out at Paramount Global (PARA.O) f...

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Stephen Colbert addresses "Late Show" cancellation in star-studded episode

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All-star roster of comedians show solidarity with Stephen Colbert in first ‘Late Show’ after cancellation

The New Yorker · 1d

What the Cancellation of Stephen Colbert’s “Late Show” Means

In a statement, the CBS executives George Cheeks, Amy Reisenbach, and David Stapf insisted that the cancellation was “purely a financial decision” and—protesting so much—“not related in any way to th...

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Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel Is ‘Next to Go’ in Late Night Firings: ‘I Hope I Played a Major Part in It’

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Jon Stewart slams CBS for decision to cancel ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

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KTLA-TV Los Angeles on MSN · 8h

Trump resonds to 'Late Show' cancellation: 'I absolutely love that Colbert got fired'

CBS says its decision to end Stephen Colbert’s late-night comedy show is financial, not political. Yet even with the ample skepticism about that explanation, there's no denying the economics were not working in Colbert's favor.

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Colbert jokes about 'cancel culture' and has a very pointed message for President Donald Trump

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Jon Stewart suggests Colbert's cancellation is tied to Paramount's Trump settlement

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Colbert jokes about ‘cancel culture’ and has a pointed message for Trump

Stephen Colbert returned for his first full program after last week’s announcement that CBS was canceling his “Late Show” with some supportive late-night guests, a joke about cancel culture and an ext...

New Republic · 10h

“F***ing Wrong”: Jon Stewart Torches CBS for Bowing to Trump

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Late Night Hosts Make Surprise Appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' Amid Cancelation

Trump-Favoring FCC Chair Takes Aim At Democrats 'Wailing' Over Colbert Cancellation

Brendan Carr weighed in on what he called a "quite revealing" reaction to CBS's decision to end "The Late Show."

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Breaking down claim CBS was losing $40M a year on Colbert's 'Late Show'

Rumors about the $40 million annual losses appeared to stem from reports published by a media outlet called Puck and the New York Post.

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Trump's FCC chair trolls Democrats for 'wailing' over cancellation of Stephen Colbert's “Late Show”

In a long interview with former President Joe Biden’s son Hunter, reporter Andrew Callaghan alleges that George Clooney ordered Jack Black to break up Tenacious D after the duo’s guitarist Kyle Gass asked that Thomas Matthew Crooks, who allegedly attempted to assassinate Donald Trump in 2024, “aim a little higher next time.” Reps for Clooney …

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FCC Chair Wades Into Late-Night Saga: “The Left Is Acting Like They’re Losing A Loyal DNC Spokesperson”

FCC chairman Brendan Carr says "the left is acting like they’re losing a loyal DNC spokesperson” after the cancellation of The Late Show.

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"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" to Conclude in May 2026, Prompting Economic Concerns in New York

CBS announced "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" will end in May 2026 due to financial reasons, impacting NYC jobs and closing the franchise on the network.