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television20 days ago•17 min saved

CBS Tests Profit-Driven Late-Night Pivot With Comics Unleashed

CBS will replace The Late Show with Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed in a one-season time-buy, aiming for immediate profitability while continuing to develop other ideas. George Cheeks notes the shift reflects the economics of late-night, with reach shifting toward YouTube and a need for a different financial model if the network returns to late-night. Comics Unleashed, already airing at 12:30 a.m. on a lower-cost format, is praised for its point of view and budget, with CBS and Allen expected to remain partners as development discussions continue.

via Deadline|

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entertainment21 days ago•31 min saved

Letterman Critiques CBS’s Late-Night Switch to Comics Unleashed as a Money Move

David Letterman criticized CBS’s plan to replace The Late Show With Stephen Colbert with Comics Unleashed, calling it a money-driven move. The Comics Unleashed block (with Byron Allen) will air in the 11:35 p.m. slot starting May 22 after The Late Show signs off on May 21, with Allen Media Group handling production and ad sales for the two-hour block. Letterman spoke about the switch on The Barbara Gaines Show, noting the format would be a panel-style comedy lineup rather than stand-up.

via Yahoo News UK|

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entertainment21 days ago•16 min saved

Letterman Reacts to CBS’s Late Show Swap With Comics Unleashed

David Letterman weighed in on CBS’s plan to replace The Late Show With Stephen Colbert with Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed, calling it a money-driven move. The two-hour Comics Unleashed block will air in the 11:35 p.m. timeslot starting May 22, after The Late Show ends May 21, followed by Funny You Should Ask at 12:35 a.m.; Allen Media Group will buy time and sell the ads to help CBS turn a profit.

via The Hollywood Reporter|

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television21 days ago•16 min saved

Letterman Reacts as CBS Sells Colbert’s Slot to Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed

CBS plans to replace Stephen Colbert’s Late Show by selling the time slot to Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed, moving it to 11:35 p.m. for the 2026–27 season as part of a two‑hour time‑buy with Funny You Should Ask; the change takes effect May 22 as Colbert signs off, and Letterman criticizes the move as a cost-cutting measure, saying, ‘They don’t want to spend any money.’

via Deadline|

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entertainment21 days ago•16 min saved

Letterman Slams CBS Cost-Cutting Move That Replaces The Late Show With Comics Unleashed

David Letterman criticized CBS’s plan to replace The Late Show after 33 years with Byron Allen’s Comics Unleashed, calling it a money-saving move. Colbert’s Late Show will air its final episode on May 21, 2026, and Allen’s program will launch May 22 in the 11:35 p.m. slot with back-to-back episodes; Allen will also continue the 12:37 a.m. hour with Funny You Should Ask under a deal through the 2026–27 season. Letterman’s remarks underscore the network’s financial motivation behind the decision.

via Variety|

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