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56. Yup, you get it,

Reply to ancianita (Reply #36)

Thu Jul 17, 2025, 08:54 PM

Jul 17

Colbert criticized CBS for caving to Krasnov so it fired him.

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Holy shit. CBS is cancelling Steven Colbert show. [View all] Swede Jul 17 OP

Reeks of further capitulation n/t Stargleamer Jul 17 #1

that's my first thought LymphocyteLover Jul 17 #68

Also reeks of Trump and TPUSA meddling. Initech Friday #87

Part of the Trump payoff? viva la Jul 17 #2

"news department" - ya beat me to it. UTUSN Jul 17 #83

Disgraceful senseandsensibility Jul 17 #3

Paramount really wants Taco's help Hassler Jul 17 #4

So glad I never subscribed. ananda Jul 17 #75

Which company do I need to boycott? RoeVWade Jul 17 #5

Late night TV is becoming obsolete SouthBayDem Jul 17 #18

Truth is becoming obsolete, this has nothing to do with late night. dem4decades Jul 17 #30

Late night TV is dead for the most part newdeal2 Jul 17 #6

Colbert is a powerhouse talent Dave says Jul 17 #22

ratings were strong though, looks like the show still dominated its time slot last quarter cadoman Jul 17 #57

Ad revenue was still down 50%. Lucky Luciano Jul 17 #63

Nothing. Reruns or something cheaper like news probably newdeal2 Jul 17 #65

soemoen right wing and stupid so that people wotn have to think DonCoquixote Jul 17 #66

Jimmy Kimmel next?? IcyPeas Jul 17 #7

Probably. FuzzyRabbit Jul 17 #74

Colbert and Kimmel are the 2 best imho. yorkster Jul 17 #77

CBS is ending 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' next year OKIsItJustMe Jul 17 #8

CBS: Show Feedback OKIsItJustMe Jul 17 #15

Thank you! dflprincess Jul 17 #61

My Pleasure Highness! OKIsItJustMe Friday #92

That is so too bad. applegrove Jul 17 #9

Podcasts TnDem Jul 17 #10

Effective May 2026 malaise Jul 17 #11

The way Kimmel roasts him every night I wonder how much longer he'll be employed. Xavier Breath Jul 17 #12

Gone by this time... Wuddles440 Jul 17 #47

The felon bdamomma Jul 17 #78

This is pure bullshit LetMyPeopleVote Jul 17 #13

See BS EmmaLee E Friday #91

WHAT?!!! #%&#$$*#+$ !!! Shame on CBS! electric_blue68 Jul 17 #14

Cowardly Broadcasting Station. B.See Jul 17 #16

CBS/Viacom is being acquired by Skydance Media tinrobot Jul 17 #17

It is post merger cost cutting newdeal2 Jul 17 #19

Totally agree, it is mostly cost cutting. tinrobot Jul 17 #23

They just gave Trump a $15 million bribe Diraven Jul 17 #26

That was a bribe newdeal2 Jul 17 #28

His ratings are killing it senseandsensibility Jul 17 #20

That's like TnDem Jul 17 #31

but if they're already dominating the time slot where he is, what do they hope to accomplish by replacing him? cadoman Jul 17 #60

That's called "anecdotal" TnDem Jul 17 #62

I think we agree on the basic facts, but then why cancel the best selling show on your depreciating asset? cadoman Jul 17 #69

The network TnDem Jul 17 #72

That's not true Fiendish Thingy Jul 17 #38

no 'i' Celerity Jul 17 #42

So what is the CBS Braintrust going to replace Colbert with... Norbert Jul 17 #21

The Lara Trump show. Earplug sales will be through the roof. jls4561 Jul 17 #25

They'll probably replace it with nothing. tinrobot Jul 17 #27

I would not be surprised Diraven Jul 17 #29

no 'i' Celerity Jul 17 #41

I removed CBS from my channel list when they caved to Trump. Raven123 Jul 17 #24

Ed Sullivan Theatre /nt bucolic_frolic Jul 17 #32

They caved on the 60-minutes interview w/ Kamala Harris, which Snarkoleptic Jul 17 #33

The 700 Club will now fill the time slot. twodogsbarking Jul 17 #34

Nah! Rush Limbaugh. He should be moldy enough by now to start looking like President El Chapo. Wonder Why Jul 17 #51

Katy Tur's husband works for CBS, maybe that's why she sucks. dem4decades Jul 17 #35

Yep. He criticized Big Corporate. ancianita Jul 17 #36

Yup, you get it, gab13by13 Jul 17 #56

Big bummer. Mystery To Me Jul 17 #37

Same!!!! Wuddles440 Jul 17 #49

Boycott CBS and Paramount Grim Chieftain Jul 17 #39

Oh NBC! BidenRocks Jul 17 #40

Why? milestogo Jul 17 #43

Hmmmm, is The Daily Show still looking for a host for Tues Wed Thurs?? Marie Marie Jul 17 #44

CBS's ratings will tank now Blue Owl Jul 17 #45

What 3auld6phart Jul 17 #46

Thomas Jefferson OKIsItJustMe Jul 17 #48

This is so bullshit kimbutgar Jul 17 #50

C'mon! This was always part of the CBS-Trump "settlement". no_hypocrisy Jul 17 #52

Colbert criticized the company he works for just two days ago. Jacoby365 Jul 17 #53

Thanks for posting Video. Kick oasis Friday #90

Disgraceful. Part of Paramount's 'settlement'? sinkingfeeling Jul 17 #54

Stopped watching the show a while ago - yes, it does get aired here in Australia. Aussie105 Jul 17 #55

That leaves Survivor and Big Brother superpatriotman Jul 17 #58

Does he have good ratings? Bristlecone Jul 17 #59

This country continues bagimin Jul 17 #64

Hopefully 3auld6phart Jul 17 #67

That's terrible news Renew Deal Jul 17 #70

Unbelievable. Replacing him with Ted Nugent? surfered Jul 17 #71

Damn Catherine Vincent Jul 17 #73

Sounds like someone got freed up... Jirel Jul 17 #76

He said that was possible Old Crank Jul 17 #79

I like his show. Emile Jul 17 #80

Can't wait to see the replacement Warpy Jul 17 #81

I'm sure he'll land on his feet, at a better place JoseBalow Jul 17 #82

Cancel CBS I won't miss it. rickyhall Jul 17 #84

2 months ago, I posted, "If CBS dumps Colbert, we'll know it's all over!" thesquanderer Jul 17 #85

Well, that just sucks. Totally Tunsie Jul 17 #86

Crazy. moondust Friday #88

Their coverage of the Iraq War was disgusting. hunter Friday #89