CBS Isn't Suppressing Stephen Colbert's 'Only in Monroe' Public Access
Variety • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Paramount/CBS issued takedown notices to YouTube users uploading Stephen Colbert’s recent “Only in Monroe” episode because the show is copyrighted and officially hosted on Colbert’s new YouTube channel.
- Following public outcry, CBS announced it will halt further takedown actions for now, citing a review of their standard copyright enforcement practices.
- The episode was financed and produced by CBS Studios, featuring collaborations with Monroe Community Media and “The Late Show” YouTube channels, and includes appearances by Jack White, Jeff Daniels, Eminem, and Steve Buscemi.
- Despite unofficial uploads receiving more views, the official video is readily available on Colbert’s channel and affiliated pages, ensuring easy access for viewers.
- Colbert’s return to “Only in Monroe” marks a symbolic bookend to his tenure on “The Late Show,” as the public access series played a key role in launching his late-night career in 2015.