Bottom line on demise of Stephen Colbert and his late show
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CBS parent Paramount insists that this week's decision to cancel Steven Colbert's “Late Show” was strictly financial, and had nothing to do with politics.
Since Stephen Colbert announced that the "Late Show" was canceled, viewers and industry insiders alike have been quick to offer dueling explanations.
Late-night talk shows have become an indelible part of American political discourse, underscoring the role their writers play in framing some aspects of the news. IE 11 is not supported.
Only Late Show with Stephen Colbert and Love Is Blind had likeability scores below 50%. Strong characters and relationships drove the likeability of shows that appeal to both liberals and conservatives. Friends, Fallout, NCIS, and Suits held equal appeal to viewers on both sides of the ideological spectrum.
When do we stop calling Colbert's 'Late Show' cancellation 'just a business decision' and start calling it slow, strategic silencing of critics?
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