Night Plans After ‘Late Show' Cancellation
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Key Points:
- CBS is ending The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in May and is shifting its late-night strategy to a time buy model, moving Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen to the 11:35 p.m. slot starting May 22, 2026.
- Comics Unleashed, a roundtable comedy talk show hosted by Allen, will air two back-to-back half-hour episodes nightly, replacing The Late Show's traditional time slot.
- Another Allen Media Group show, Funny You Should Ask, will move to 12:35 a.m. with a similar back-to-back episode format beginning May 22.
- CBS canceled The Late Show with Stephen Colbert due to financial challenges in the late-night advertising market, emphasizing the decision was not related to the show's content or performance.
- Byron Allen expressed gratitude for CBS's confidence in expanding his comedy programming, highlighting his commitment to providing a platform for comedians to entertain audiences.
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