AP: Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void
CBS says the cancellation is for economic reasons, while critics point to Trump pressure and a $16 million Paramount settlement.
- On Thursday, host Stephen Colbert concludes his 11-year run on The Late Show, ending a program noted for its frequent, full-throated rebukes of President Donald Trump and MAGA policies.
- CBS attributed the cancellation to economic reasons, though Colbert and critics expressed skepticism, suggesting political pressure influenced the decision after parent company Paramount paid $16 million to settle Trump's lawsuit over a 60 Minutes interview.
- Experts noted parallels to the 1969 cancellation of The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour and the recent suspension of Jimmy Kimmel, framing the closure as a potential moment of political influence on broadcast media.
- Writing on Truth Social, Trump rejoiced that he 'absolutely love' the host 'got fired,' while Northwestern University professor Heather Hendershot argued the show's legacy must be remembered as canceled by presidential pressure.
- Fans and colleagues reflect on the show's void, with Temple University professor Dustin Kidd noting viewers often turned to the program for perspective during overwhelming moments to find a way to laugh.
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The loneliest man in America
Donald Trump has never described himself so perfectly. At 10:52 last night, he posted this on his social media site: "Colbert is finally finished at CBS. Amazing that he lasted so long! No talent, no ratings, no life. He was like a dead person. You could take any person off of the street and they would be better than this total jerk. Thank goodness he's finally gone!"He was talking about Stephen Colbert, of course. But allegations are confession…
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