CBS Blasted Over Colbert ‘Late Show’ Cancellation by Kimmel, Andy Cohen & More
The decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert is causing shockwaves in the world of entertainment and beyond, with the likes of Jimmy Kimmel, Andy Cohen, and others blasting CBS for its decision.
Colbert broke the shocking news to viewers while recording his show on Thursday (July 17), saying he was informed by bosses at CBS and Paramount the night before that The Late Show would be ending in May 2026.
“It’s not just the end of our show, but it’s the end of the Late Show on CBS,” the long-time late-night host said as the studio audience booed. “I’m not being replaced, this is all just going away.”
After the news spread, several celebrities and politicians weighed in on the surprising news, including fellow late-night host Kimmel. The ABC star took to his Instagram Story, writing, “Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons CBS.”
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Watch What Happens Live host Cohen also weighed in on the situation on the red carpet for the Las Culturistas Culture Awards. “I think it’s a sad day for late-night television,” he told Deadline. “I think it’s a sad day for CBS. I think Stephen Colbert is a singular talent. He’s going to have an incredible next chapter.”
Cohen continued, “I can’t believe CBS is turning off the lights at 11:30 after the local news. I’m stunned. He’s one of three late-night shows deemed worthy enough for an Emmy nomination. He produces a brilliant show.”
After noting how he spent ten years working at CBS, which he described as a “powerhouse in late-night television,” the Bravo star reiterated, “It’s sad for CBS, really.”
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Others also commented on Instagram, including The Late Show band leader Jon Batiste, who wrote of Colbert, “The greatest to ever do it. ”
“Love you Stephen. This is absolute bulls***, and I for one am looking forward to the next 10 months of shows. ✊😡💔”, added Severance star Adam Scott.
“My admiration and appreciation for you is bottomless. Excited to see what other brilliance you put into the world,” said filmmaker Judd Apatow.
Over on X, Severance director Ben Stiller added, “Sorry to hear @CBS is canceling one of the best shows they have. Wishing all the people who work so hard on that show all the best.”
While CBS cited financial reasons for the cancelation, others have speculated the decision was made due to Colbert’s criticism of Paramount’s recent settlement with President Donald Trump. This comes amid Paramount Global’s proposed merger with Skydance Media, which requires regulatory approval from the Trump administration.
Sports journalist Jemele Hill wrote on X, “I’m not crazy for thinking that this was related to Colbert criticizing the network, am I? Also something I’ve thought about — Trump put pressure on CBS to cancel Colbert.”
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, who opened an investigation in May into whether Paramount was engaging in bribery with Trump, also questioned the motives behind the axing. “CBS canceled Colbert’s show just THREE DAYS after Colbert called out CBS parent company Paramount for its $16M settlement with Trump – a deal that looks like bribery,” she wrote on X. “America deserves to know if his show was canceled for political reasons.”
Sen. Adam Schiff noted, “Just finished taping with Stephen Colbert who announced his show was cancelled. If Paramount and CBS ended the Late Show for political reasons, the public deserves to know. And deserves better.”
What do you think about CBS canceling The Late Show? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.
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First amendment is dying in America, a slow painful death by a million cuts by our current administration.
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If only in You’re mind.
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Not mine.
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Colbert is the number one late night show. Of course this is political. Shame on CBS and Paramount.
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While I can take Colbert or leave him, the ending of the show was way more than financial. It seems that all of a sudden it became a financial burden, not the fact that he was always critical of the orange one, or that the merger was upcoming, or that he was critical of his bosses.
CBS use to be a powerhouse, now it’s lowered than low!!
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I think it gave the orange one an opportunity.
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I’m jumping on the political conspiracy bandwagon too. They caved to Trump but still had to finish his contract. What a crying shame.
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I'm not happy about the cancellation either. HOWEVER.... if it was truly a political conspiracy, the show would have been cancelled immediately. Instead there's another whole season for Colbert to smack trumpty-dumpty around. And I'm be watching, for sure!! 😉
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Same here!
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To cancel immediately would demonstrate to all that it was politically motivated. jmho
There’s still about 10 months left.
Let’s see what happens as he continues to speak truth.
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It’s political & our household is boycotting CBS except for 60 Minutes & the Late Show.
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That’ll show Em !! 🙄
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Yes it will. I will never watch a late night show on CBS (Chicken Broadcast System)
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I love that maybe Stephen Colbert should start calling them the chicken broadcast company
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And maybe they’ll cancel him earlier. That’d be nice.
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I'm worried about 60 Minutes, too. It's such a television institution you'd think it would be safe, but CBS has shown they'll interfere with it already, and Paramount really wants that merger.
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60 minutes is next.
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We all know that Trump did not like the extremely well written barbs that Colbert aimed at him every night. Then you see CBS cave in to Trump over a nothing burger lawsuit. Maybe CBS offered him this too to get their damn merger approved?
Colbert is a once in a generation talent, up there with some of the best TV comedians the US has ever produced. If they are dropping him for political reasons, that is especially disgusting.
Broadcast TV viewing in this country is down to just 20% of the TV audience. Maybe Colbert would do better on a streaming service? Look at John Oliver.
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That’s only your liberal perception of him. OK I get that Liberals love his Trump bashing. But don’t try to paint him in with the “ greatest comedians of all time”. There are Millions of people that don’t see a bit of humor in his Schtick. Good riddance to him. Now replace him with someone that doesn’t use politics At All and is humorous with Americans from All sides, not Just the left leaning. Everyone doesn’t appreciate all the TDS Hate.
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Who? Let me guess, Gutless or better known as Gutfield as they sit in a circle and try and make each other laugh! Also known as one of the lying five of Fox and Friends. The three night time comedians are professional and tell the truth with comedy!
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What are you babbling about ? Like Biden in the debate you probably don’t even understand what you said Lol !! 🤣
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Something is rotten in Denmark as the saying goes.
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This is purely a dictatorship move, and yes, it is political. Everyone knows this people open your eyes. This man that they call a President wants to be a dictator I am not going to watch anything on CBS everyone. Makes their own decisions about this network and mine. Is to stop Supporting CBS.
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From purely an emotional standpoint that’s Exactly how we on the conservative right felt during the Obama and especially Biden years. Like we did you’ll live through it.
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Of course it was political. Really don't need to say much more. It's going to be a different world we live in. If we get too.
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Stephen Colbert is a believer and God will take care of him. This may be a blessing to him in disguise of a downfall. However it may not be so for the network. They have started down a slippery slope from which they may not recover.
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Yeah he’s a believer alright. Ordained by the Universal Life Church Monastery. Sort of like throwing a dart at a dart board and wherever it sticks that’s what you believe Until you throw the dart again. 🙄
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Shame on CBS for buckling under the pressure of "you know who." Do you realise what you have done. You have given in to the bully, and it will only get worse. I recorded Colbert's show regularly and will miss his quick wit. You will feel repercussions for sure.
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Pure retribution !
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That Sucks!!!! CBS you are DEAD to me!
I LOVE Colbert and his wife Evie!
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Evie is the best thing ever to happen to Colbert!
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I wrote my congresswoman about it I was so mad. Colbert is right it is bribery. I hope everyone cancels Paramount plus and asks their elected Congress to investigate because Trump shouldn't be allowed to get away with this. Hasn't Trump ruined enough stuff already?
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Give'm hell Stephen for the next ten months!
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Or maybe his Bosses will expedite his cancellation. One can hope.
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Late night has gone down hill since Carson retired. Carson was able to poke fun at both sides of the political spectrum and still stay respectful.
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Well, when you got a piece of crap running the country, you have to speak your mind. Unless you’re a little orange minion.
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The Third Reich is here, and this will all end very, very badly.
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Oh No !! The sky is falling !! The sky is falling !!
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I think CBS has turned into a Trump sycophant, like so many of his boot lickers and a—kissers.
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Sure seems that way...
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I think CBS BUCKLED under the CORRUPT FELON...TOTAL ABUSE OF POWER!
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REALLY IS THAT WHAT YOU THINK ? SURE GLAD YOU USED CAPS WE COULDN'T HEAR YOU.
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Stephen Colbert‘s show was obviously good since he had the top ratings in the last quarter. CBS if you’re doing this because of Trump, you suck too.
Can’t wait to get the worst president that ever existed out of the White House.
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Biden is Already out. 🤣
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I think Trump has hated Colbert since his 1st presidency and finally got a chance to get rid of him.
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I think they have made a Big mistake canceling Colbert. He is the only one that is worth watching. The network should be ashamed . To let someone tell you what to do on your network. Trump should stay out of things he has no business telling the network what or who can or can’t be on the channel or show. You let him get away with this ,He will creep into other things he has no business being in. We need to be aware of things Trump is doing or soon we will have no America. He wants to be a dictator. And the way things are going we must be aware. Stay focused people.
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CBS is losing millions a year on Colbert. The lower rated Kimmel is likely next to go. ABC has to be losing money on him too.
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I find it sickening that CBS is cancelling the highest rated night time show. Cost? My ass. Placating the orange buffoon is the true reason.
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CBS has lost it's mind - probably its soul, if this is political. It is not only that they are canceling Colbert, the absolute best. The other shows they have canceled, i.e., Bluebloods, the Equalizer, S.W.A.T., NCIS LA, etc., are also among the best as well. Are they trying to cancel CBS out of existence? Because I can guarantee that this will lead to viewers leaving CBS altogether. Why invest in shows that are most likely to be canceled - especially if it is highly rated, highly viewed, or on Trump's hate list (what or who is not.)
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I don't care for Colbert. Too full of himself as compared to the humility and gratitude of Kimmel BUT it's shocking to see the network of Cronkite sink so low. Bet it was part of the shakedown - oh, I mean deal.
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This is another step Trump is taking to silence his critics.
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Why would anyone want Kimmel to stay. He's.obnoxious and hurtful. It must be his RUDE SHOCK VALUE. I FIND IT REPULSIVE
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Kimmel is lower rated than Colbert. His days are numbered.
ABC would be more profitable airing reruns of it’s hit dramas at 11:30
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If he had stuck to comedy and not turned it into a political show it would have been great,just like the rest of late night,ruined! They can all go on my opinion
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Truth was spoken.
Anyone paying attention knew it was a matter of time.
God has something greater planned for Stephen Colbert.
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Gee, I wonder what they'll put in his place? Another Fox News or Right Winged show.
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If they did that it’d mean One right wing show other than Fox in all the networks. TV is almost completely Liberal Left but that doesn’t stop the constant complaining from the left.
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Big whoopie. Steven seems like a nice enough fellow. But he sometimes crosses the line when going after political figures. i can understand him not liking Trump. I can understand him not liking Biden. I can understand him not liking Commie-La. But it appears he doesn't like anyone. I know most of it's an act, but how about this. Stick to comedy and entertainment and leave the politics to the crooks.
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You do remember when Bob Hope made fun of politicians, don't you?
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Loses $40m a year. Not difficult to understand why they are canceling. Networks not a charity. Its a for profit business.
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Exactly.
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Show reciepts. He's the only late night gaining viewers.
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Jimmy Kimmel needs to be very careful. He has to remember he works for Disney. They take a dim view of the word FUCK. Even if he aims it at a competitor. My bet is he got talked to about his rant. Nothing will be done, but he got warned. Just like the women on the view. Every once an a while they get a few days off unpaid, but no real disipline.
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One Liberal Left TV show down 250 more to go. 🙄
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You'll probably be dead and buried before any of them are off the air!
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Late night TV is no place for political commentary. Just bring entertainment. Stop the politics!
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Wasn't Golden Age comedian Bob Hope the first to bring politics into his monologue when he started to do his radio show in the late '30s?
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First off what's the difference people lose their job everyday of the week
Tell Sen Warren she should worry more about the attacks on ICE Agent’s then Stephen Colbert
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Yep. Being entertained is far more important to them than the Safety of our Law Enforcement and the crimes being perpetrated on American citizens by people in our country Illegally. They even refuse to call them Illegal Immigrants but refer to them as undocumented migrants. That’s an attempt to water down the fact that they’re here on an Illegal basis. It’s the liberal left it’s what they do. Honor the criminals condemn the victims.
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CBS is a business, and like all businesses they're driven by return on investment. The late show is very expensive to produce and doesn't have a big enough audience to justify it.
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Exactly.
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OK across the main stream networks let’s put in Oh say about 10 maybe 12 Right Leaning shows that Constantly bash or make jokes about the liberal left. And let’s see how entertaining that is To the liberal left people and even moderates. Just ceaseless on and on and right leaning dialogue and right leaning narratives. Because the opposite of that is what people on the right and moderates have had to endure At Least since 2016. A constant TDS and Hate for the President, the GOP and anything and everything on and of the right. Even This site is left leaning !! You rare to ever see anything right leaning here. Yet there’s plenty of left and this site is about as subtle as a hand grenade in the way they go about it. Lastly it’s funny to see Liberal Leftists complaining about things being Cancelled when They invented cancelling and are Masters at it. Stings when it’s something You like doesn’t it Libs ? You dearly love to dish it out just can’t take it when it cycles back to you !! 🤣
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Obviously you dont watch late night shows or you'd know they do make fun of both sides but the Republicans are the ones that make the most news about the insane sh1t they do so that's why it seems like its bashing only the right. Just get the left to be as crazy as the right and they'll be on there all the time too.
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Obviously you’re a liberal leftist that will say Anything to try to defend your side. TV shows including late night are 90% minimum Left Leaning and yet you Still complain. And the so called “comedy” is tailored to the left by a vast majority. People on the right aren’t as naive as you folks are. We see the near constant bashing of Trump and all things opposite of your ideology in the name of humor.Then when called out on it you do just like you did here, feign innocence. What would be Great is to have about ten or twelve right leaning shows to Subject you to and give you a taste of your own medicine. Like endless clips of Laughing Hyena Harris or “Real Man” Tampon Tim !! I bet the “humor” would wear thin with you pretty quick.
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Yeah, too bad Rush Limbaugh isn't around to provide "balance"!
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They already have that show It's called Fox News.
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Just to give an example when I first came to This site a liberal lefty regular here stated replying to a like minded person: Yeah this used to be a great site till the conservative loons started coming here.
See that’s the mentality of the lib left. They wrongly think that Everything should be theirs Exclusively. And that anyone that doesn’t fall in lockstep with Them should be cancelled. Or walked over. So whether it’s financial or because of Trump or some of both it sure is refreshing to see them getting a nice taste of their own BS for a change !! It’s just fine when it’s happening to someone else outside their own but now that it’s happening a tad to them they get their knickers all in a wad. 🤣
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BS? It’s all you know
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You didn’t have publish you’re initials.
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Are you referring to Jena and Me?!
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Feeling guilty ?
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Best news I’ve seen all year. Also cancel Fallon and Kimmel. Bring on someone like the late Johnny Carson who was entertaining and didn’t have to rely on political barbs every night of the week to have a hugely successful show.
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Exactly !! Totally agree !! But the lib left would swivel up and die if they couldn’t make hateful “comedy” at someone else’s expense. The only people who find their humor funny is Them. And I think even allot of them are secretly tired of the constant TDS and Hate but they dare not speak that out loud due to fear of reprisal from their own. Gotta march in lockstep while they call other people Nazis and Fascists. Hypocrites that they are.
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Of course TDS that is where trump supporters believe and follow every word coming out of the Orange God's mouth
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Yep you have a severe case of TDS mixed with sheer stupidity. Bad combo !! 🤣
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Aren't you pot calling the kettle black! All Trump ever does on his Truth Social is call anyone he doesn't like mean hateful nasty names like an 8 year old would do! His Maga cult disciples are uneducated easily manipulated can't think for themselves hippocrates that he doesn't even like, he just wanted your vote, remember?
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All that and yet still Far More intelligent than the Liberal Leftist Lunatics. You know the Morons that voted for Laughing Hyena Harris !! 🤣
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Glad to see him go. Never thought he was funny. Just hateful and too political. Not entertaining at all. When I watch late night TV , I want to laugh not be preached to by a far left wing loser.
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Well said !! And True !!
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It’s a great day!……a future of good late night tv once again. Bring back Letterman!
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There will be no more late night tv on CBS. “Late Night” is not being replaced, it is being eradicated.
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