Article in The Guardian by Cecelia Nowell, 7/18/25
Headline: “Democrats condemn CBS for axing Colbert show: ‘People deserve to know if this is politically motivated’ “
Subhead: “Lawmakers note cancellation follows Colbert’s criticism of parent company Paramount for settling Trump suit”
“Democrats are condemning CBS for its recent decision to cancel The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, noting the news comes just a few days after its host criticized the network’s parent company, Paramount, for settling a $16m lawsuit with Donald Trump. . .”
“In early July, Paramount settled a ‘frivolous’ lawsuit with Trump over the president’s claim that CBS News deceptively edited an interview with then presidential candidate Kamala Harris. Paramount is also seeking approval from the US Federal Communications Commission for an $8.4bn merger with Skydance Media. . .”
Read the full article at:
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2025/jul/18/democrats-cbs-colbert-show
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Article in NBC News by Tim Stelloh and Steve Kopack, 7/17/25
Headline: “Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show‘ run will come to an end next year as CBS cancels franchise”
Subhead: ” ‘The decision “is not related in any way to the show’s performance, content or other matters happening at Paramount,’ the network said.”
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” will broadcast its final show in May, CBS said Thursday.
“The network, which has aired ‘The Late Show’ with Colbert as its host since 2015, said it is ending the franchise after a ‘historic run.’
” ‘We consider Stephen Colbert irreplaceable and will retire ‘”THE LATE SHOW” franchise at that time,’ CBS executives said in a joint statement. “We are proud that Stephen called CBS home. He and the broadcast will be remembered in the pantheon of greats that graced late night television.
” ‘This is purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night’. . .”
Read the full article at:
https://www.nbcnews.com/pop-culture/tv/stephen-colbert-late-show-end-cbs-rcna219499?utm_source=firefox-newtab-en-us
