‘The Late Show With Stephen Colbert’ Being Replaced by ‘Comics Unleashed,’ CBS Says
The New York Times • • general
Key Points:
- CBS will replace "The Late Show With Stephen Colbert" with two syndicated comedy shows produced by Byron Allen, starting May 22.
- The 11:35 p.m. slot will feature back-to-back episodes of "Comics Unleashed," a comedy talk show hosted by Allen, followed by two episodes of the game show "Funny You Should Ask" at 12:35 a.m.
- "Comics Unleashed," launched by Allen in 2006, features a rotating cast of comedians in roundtable discussions but has mostly relied on reruns in recent years.
- This programming shift marks a move from a highly produced, live-audience late-night show to a less sophisticated format with mostly previously recorded content.
- New episodes of "Comics Unleashed" resumed for the 2025-26 season, coinciding with its addition to CBS's nightly lineup.
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