David Letterman Rips CBS Over ‘Late Show’ Cancellation
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CBS will end "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" and retire "The Late Show" franchise in May 2026, the company announced Thursday.
David Letterman is subtly showing support for his successor Stephen Colbert after CBS' shock cancellation of "The Late Show."
Since then, Colbert has been ripping into Donald Trump with renewed relish, often while also flaying CBS and its parent company, Paramount. By doubling down on attacking his most powerful enemy, at a time when network execs are facing such intense scrutiny for what many believe was a politically motivated firing,
The news that "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" will end after the upcoming TV season sent shockwaves across the industry and nation last Thursday. After the abrupt announcement, all eyes were on how Colbert -- and other late night hosts -- would respond,
Jon Stewart lambasted CBS' decision to cancel "The Late Show" with Stephen Colbert from his perch at Comedy Central's "The Daily Show."