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CBS announces replacement for Colbert’s late-night time slot
Allen’s shows will replace Colbert’s slot under a time-buy arrangement that lets CBS cut costs and profit from ad sales, network officials said.
- On Monday, CBS announced that Comics Unleashed with Byron Allen will occupy the 11:35 p.m. time slot beginning May 22, replacing The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after its May 21 finale.
- CBS transitioned to a time-buy model, selling the slot to media mogul Byron Allen to reduce programming costs while maintaining national network programming through the 12:35 a.m. slot with Funny You Should Ask.
- Allen, who created Comics Unleashed 20 years ago, said the programs feature stand-up comedians performing non-political material, contrasting sharply with the pointed political humor that defined Colbert's decade-long tenure.
- While CBS executives maintained the cancellation was "purely a financial decision against a challenging backdrop in late night," the agreement ensures local affiliates continue clearing national network programming in both time slots.
- Following his departure, Stephen Colbert will focus on filmmaking, having announced plans to write a Lord of the Rings movie with his son as CBS exits original late-night talk production.
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CBS announces Colbert replacement after show goes off air next month
CBS said the new program will debut on May 22, the day after Colbert's show is expected to release its final episode. The program will begin at 11:35 p.m. and feature two back-to-back, half-hour “Comics Unleashed” episodes on weekdays.
·Washington, United States
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