David Letterman on ‘gutless’ cancellation of Colbert’s show
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Seth Meyers reflected on what the end of his late-night show would feel like to him days after CBS announced 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' will end after next season.
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David Letterman unloaded on CBS and Skydance on Friday for cancelling “The Late Show,” which he launched 32 years ago, saying the network had mistreated his successor, Stephen Colbert. In an interview posted to his YouTube channel,
For Stephen [Colbert], I love this, because he gets to be a martyr,” former Late Show host says of his successor
Speaking with his former executive producer, Barbara Gaines, in a YouTube video Friday, Letterman called the axing of The Late Show With Stephen Colbert “pure cowardice” and said he doesn’t believe the official line from CBS that the decision was purely about economics (the show has reportedly become a money-loser for the network).
Sandra Oh criticized CBS and Paramount during her appearance on 'The Late Show with Stephen Colbert' on July 21 after its cancellation was announced. The network said it was "a financial decision," but the news came days after Colbert criticized Paramount for its $16 million settlement with President Donald Trump.
"CBS Mornings" co-host Tony Dokoupil took exception to the liberal outrage over CBS' cancellation of "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," citing political and financial factors.
I like to think that people come to a comedy show to kind of get away from the things, the pressures of life, wherever it might be,” Leno told Trulio. “And I love political humor, don’t get me wrong,