CBS Has Found Its ‘Late Show’ Replacement from Byron Allen
The Hollywood Reporter • • general
Key Points:
- CBS will replace The Late Show With Stephen Colbert with two Byron Allen-produced programs, Comics Unleashed and Funny You Should Ask, starting May 22, the day after The Late Show ends on May 21.
- Comics Unleashed will air at 11:35 p.m., followed by Funny You Should Ask at 12:35 a.m., creating a two-hour comedy block on CBS late night.
- Byron Allen's company, Allen Media Group, is buying airtime from CBS and selling the advertising spots, a move expected to generate profits for the network in the late-night slot.
- Comics Unleashed features comedians performing short sets on various topics, blending talk show and stand-up elements, while Funny You Should Ask is a comedy trivia game show hosted by Jon Kelley.
- Allen, who has expressed interest in the 11:35 p.m. slot for years, serves as an executive producer alongside a team including Carolyn Folks, Jennifer Lucas, and others for both shows.
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