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Bottom line on demise of Stephen Colbert and his late show

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

CBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's “Late Show” was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.

Opinion

Rolling Stone · 7d

Politics, Not Performance, Killed ‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’

The end of 'The Late Show With Stephen Colbert' signals a much bigger shift for late night. But it's not just about money.

Yahoo · 7d

‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Canceled: Suspicions, Political Motvations Surround Show’s Axing

Longtime late-night host Stephen Colbert, of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, announced the upcoming end of his show days after he ripped CBS for settling a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump.

2don MSNOpinion

PBS and NPR defunded. 'Late Show' canceled. This is silencing political critics. | Opinion

At what point do we stop calling the 'Late Show' cancelation "just a business decision" and start calling it slow, strategic ...

1don MSNOpinion

'The Late Show's' real problem wasn't politics. It was ratings | Letter

Opinion: If Trump pressured CBS to cancel the show, why would he allow Colbert 10 more months to deride him instead of ...

Opinion

2dOpinion

Make late night TV shows funny again

The cancellation of Stephen Colbert's show is not a result of political bias against him but rather America's frustration with boring, politically partisan faux comedy.

7don MSN

Why CBS Snatched Its Talk-Show King’s Crown

The surprise cancellation of The Late Show is just the latest blow to the genre.

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