After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action
CBS has decided to back down from copyright enforcement against Stephen Colbert's parody show 'Only In Monroe.' The show, which went viral shortly after Colbert's departure from 'The Late Show,' was initially subject to copyright notices from CBS. After review, CBS announced it would waive further enforcement of its standard practices regarding the episode's distribution.
- ▪Stephen Colbert's parody show 'Only In Monroe' gained significant attention after his exit from 'The Late Show.'
- ▪CBS initially issued copyright notices to limit the reposting of the parody on social media platforms.
- ▪After further review, CBS decided to waive enforcement of copyright actions related to the episode.
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Culture After Stephen Colbert's viral talk show parody, CBS backs down from copyright action May 25, 20263:58 PM ET Brian Mann Stephen Colbert attended The Hollywood Reporter's The Most Powerful People in New York Media celebration in New York earlier this month. After being ousted from his hosting role on The Late Show, Colbert hosted a local cable access show in Monroe, Michigan. Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Invision hide caption toggle caption Evan Agostini/Evan Agostini/Invision/AP/Invision CBS and parent company Paramount have backed away from efforts to limit reposting of Stephen Colbert's mock appearance as host of a Michigan public access show called "Only In Monroe." Colbert posted the hour-long parody a day after being ousted from his nearly 11-year-long run at "The…
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