‘Late Show’ no more: Late-night TV’s future uncertain as Colbert bows out
CBS’s cancelation of “The Late Show,” first launched in 1993 with original host David Letterman, marks the latest shrinking of the late-night TV landscape, which has become increasingly political in the Trump era. And other hosts are wondering aloud if they could soon be joining Colbert in a chorus of swan songs. The actor and comedian is poised to end his more than a decadelong run as the face of “The Late Show” as the show takes its final bow on Thursday.
- ▪CBS’s cancelation of “The Late Show,” first launched in 1993 with original host David Letterman, marks the latest shrinking of the late-night TV landscape, which has become increasingly political in the Trump era.
- ▪And other hosts are wondering aloud if they could soon be joining Colbert in a chorus of swan songs.
- ▪The actor and comedian is poised to end his more than a decadelong run as the face of “The Late Show” as the show takes its final bow on Thursday.
5 outlets in our directory ran this story, first to last over 31 hours. Coverage spans 2 points on the political spectrum — 3 lean left, 1 centre.
- ▪ Stephen Colbert signs off after 11 years tonight. CBS cites finances, but the Late Show host blames Trump — Fortune
- ▪ As ‘The Late Show’ Comes to an End, Stephen Colbert’s Sincerity Will Be Missed Most of All — The Hollywood Reporter
- ▪ 'Late Show' host Stephen Colbert bows out after show cancelled — France 24 (EN)
- ▪ Colbert hosts "The Late Show" one last time tonight as franchise ends — CBS News — US
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In The Know ‘Late Show’ no more: Late-night TV’s future uncertain as Colbert bows out Comments: by Judy Kurtz - 05/20/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied by Judy Kurtz - 05/20/26 6:00 AM ET Comments: Link copied NOW PLAYING It’s almost lights out at “The Late Show,” as Stephen Colbert gets ready to say goodbye this week, and he may not be the last. CBS’s cancelation of “The Late Show,” first launched in 1993 with original host David Letterman, marks the latest shrinking of the late-night TV landscape, which has become increasingly political in the Trump era. And other hosts are wondering aloud if they could soon be joining Colbert in a chorus of swan songs.
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