Since then, Colbert has been ripping into Donald Trump with renewed relish, often while also flaying CBS and its parent company, Paramount. By doubling down on attacking his most powerful enemy, at a time when network execs are facing such intense scrutiny for what many believe was a politically motivated firing,

Fans protesting the cancellation of “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” on Thursday appeared to be unaware that the network

"The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour" (left) and "The Late Show with Stephen Colbert" (right) Photo illustration by Salon / Bettmann / / Scott Kowalchyk / CBS Once upon a time there was a satirical comedy show that aired on CBS.

FCC Chairman Brendan Carr said Thursday he was “pleased” with commitments from Skydance Media to reform CBS, as the agency nears a decision on the $8 billion Paramount merger. Skydance submitted a letter this week pledging to hire an ombudsman to address complaints of media bias and to present “a diversity of viewpoints” on CBS

David Letterman is subtly showing support for his successor Stephen Colbert after CBS' shock cancellation of "The Late Show."

Jimmy Kimmel posted “Love you Stephen. F*** you and all your Sheldons, CBS” on Instagram on July 17, 2025. His comment followed CBS announcing the cancellation of The Late Show with Stephen Colbert after a ten-year run.