David Letterman Slams CBS as 'Lying Weasels' Over Colbert Exit
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David Letterman blasted CBS for canceling The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, calling the network 'lying weasels' and suggesting the move was tied to a deal with Skydance; CBS says it was a financial decision, Colbert’s show ends May 21, 2026, and Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed will take over May 22, as Letterman laments the human impact and notes broader TV shifts toward streaming.
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