US EditionSamantha Bee, Jay Leno Say Ratings, Revenue and ‘Lecturing’ Doomed Colbert
NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, JUL 29 – David Letterman accused CBS of cowardice in canceling Stephen Colbert's show despite a $20 million payout and losses exceeding $40 million annually, amid corporate merger pressures.
- CBS announced the cancellation of Stephen Colbert's Late Show this month, citing financial losses and business considerations amid a corporate merger.
- The decision followed Paramount's $16 million settlement with President Trump and the imminent Paramount-Skydance merger, which likely influenced CBS's strategy to appease the administration.
- Colbert's Late Show had a $100 million budget, employed 200 people, and was losing $40 million annually while facing declining viewer interest in legacy late-night programs.
- Samantha Bee described the cancellation as a 'no-brainer' financial decision but called it an awful choice, noting changing viewing habits and political pressure with Bee stating 'the gloves are off'.
- The cancellation suggests network mergers and political dynamics increasingly impact entertainment decisions, highlighting tension between financial realities and free expression concerns.
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“I know so many people who work there. I love Stephen. I consider him to be a friend,” Bee said, but noted she was "not surprised" by Paramount's decision.Scott Kowalchyk/CBS via Getty Samantha Bee and Stephen Colbert on 'The Late Show' in 2019Samantha Bee is taking up arms to defend her former colleague Stephen Colbert. Kind of.On Tuesday's episode of the Breaking Bread with Tom Papa podcast, Bee shared in host Papa's grief over the shocking ca…
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