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Why CBS Snatched Its Talk-Show King’s Crown
The surprise cancellation of The Late Show is just the latest blow to the genre.
Is late-night television dead?
The last time I watched late-night comedy via appointment viewing was, perhaps, Jay Leno in the 1990s. Erik A former Leno man ...
8 Biggest Late-Night Shake-Ups Ever, Ranked
The unexpected demise of Stephen Colbert’s ‘Late Show’ isn’t the first late-night shift to send shockwaves through the TV ...
One of the Longest-Running Late Night Television Programs of All Time Is Coming to an End
Instead of finding a replacement for host Stephen Colbert, The Late Show is permanently coming to an end within the next few ...
Jimmy Kimmel, Ben Stiller, Elizabeth Warren Question CBS’ Decision to End ‘The Late Show’
CBS’ decision to end The Late Show in 2026 has left both Hollywood and viewers in shock. On Thursday, the network announced ...
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Late-night history lesson - The Hollywood Reporter
Late-night TV history will repeat itself Jan. 2 when, two months into the writers strike, ... Donald Trump had been booked to appear on CBS’ “Late Show With David Letterman” on Jan. 2, ...
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A brief history of CBS' late-night eras
When CBS announced that it had hired Merv Griffin to host a late-night show beginning in 1969, the host's syndicated talk ...