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David Letterman unloaded on CBS and Skydance on Friday for cancelling “The Late Show,” which he launched 32 years ago, saying the network had mistreated his successor, Stephen Colbert. In an interview posted to his YouTube channel,
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" going off air in May 2026 The most watched show in late night is set to retire. CBS News New York's Elijah Westbrook has the details.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil took exception to the liberal outrage over CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," citing political and financial factors.
Speaking with his former executive producer, Barbara Gaines, in a YouTube video Friday, Letterman called the axing of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert “pure cowardice” and said he doesn’t believe the official line from CBS that the decision was purely about economics (the show has reportedly become a money-loser for the network).
Stephen Colbert will take over the "Late Show" on CBS on Tuesday, Sept. 8. Known for his satirical Comedy Central series "The Colbert Report," Colbert will be taking the reins from longtime host ...